I have a strong link to Germany since my future wife is German and I can tell you that’s not what I have seen there. In fact her family wouldn’t drive any thing else. Her father drove a G for almost 20 years, up until last year when he changed it for a new ... G model. I don’t think this is isolated case since most cars you see on the street are German brands, Mercedes, VW, BMW and Opel. Same brands, very popular in Portugal like Fiat are difficult to find there. I can also say that besides de ML every one here fells that if you are going for a real car you ill have to get a Mercedes.