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Larry Delor · #31 06-03-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 300SD81

180kph on the autobahn? Thats nothing! I do faster than 120mph in a 55 zone

Autobahn or other....You can only go as fast as the guy in front of you. That was my case on the short trip from Heidelberg to Hemsbach.

300SD81 · #32 06-03-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Their is no way a 300SD can do 120mph, your speedo is wrong or its one heck of a hill. The engine would be turning like 6k!

Probably more like 105-110.

lol, GPS was saying 115+, I round up

I do floor the gas for long periods of time at high speed without GPS though... Time to go drool over some overdrives...

Hatterasguy · #33 06-03-2007, 10:24 PM

Thats a cool looking car!

On my have to do before I die list is drive a Porsche 911T on the Autobahn. It would be a trip to work out a 911 in its natural environment.

Pete Geither · #34 06-04-2007, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Delor

Autobahn or other....You can only go as fast as the guy in front of you. That was my case on the short trip from Heidelberg to Hemsbach.

Looks like Pennsylvania.

LaRondo · #35 06-04-2007, 10:09 PM

Hey, Larry!

Thanks for the report, sounds like you had a good time.

I'm ruffled, 19% sales tax ....

, shocking!

Well, I always thought, the Germans and the British are about the Top competitors in perfectionating bureaucracy. And they are pretty successful in doing so!

Mistress · #36 06-04-2007, 10:13 PM

Welcome back, you were missed. Glad you had nice time.

Chas H · #37 06-04-2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Delor

I would be tempted to call a junkyard over there, find someone that speaks English (a good probability) and see how much for what you need. Whatever they tell you in Euro, add about 30% to come up with a $ amount.

Haven't been to Germany in over 15 years, but back then there were no junk yards. Used cars and parts were sold off to less afluent countries. What ever was left was recycled. Did you see (m)any older cars?

Larry Delor · #38 06-04-2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chas H

Haven't been to Germany in over 15 years, but back then there were no junk yards. Used cars and parts were sold off to less afluent countries. What ever was left was recycled. Did you see (m)any older cars?

Last time I was there, was in Dec of '91. There was one yard, but not much to see there, and not very large. There is supposed to be a yard (more of a dismantler) in Viernheim (I think), that supposedly has a good selection of parts.
I did not see many "Oldtimers" as they call them. Just a 123 or two. I did see one very nice white Pagoda (113) going for a Sunday drive

O was supposed to meet up with a friend of mine for a ride in his Adenauer, but I ran out of time.

Larry Delor · #39 06-04-2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mistress

Welcome back, you were missed. Glad you had nice time.

Thank you Mistress

Just for that, here is a picture that I picked for you.

Chas H · #40 06-05-2007, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Pete Geither

Looks like Pennsylvania.

Some places do. The roads in Germany are much better.

Chas H · #41 06-05-2007, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Delor

Last time I was there, was in Dec of '91.

I misunderstood your first post. I understood you just returned Germany.

TheDon · #42 06-05-2007, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

On my have to do before I die list is drive a Porsche 911T on the Autobahn. It would be a trip to work out a 911 in its natural environment.

Nothing like an RUF Porsche..

A friend of a friend just bought his wife a brand new Porsche with a twin turbo engine, awd, automatic

autobahn hammer.... I cant rember if its the 959 or some variation of the 911.... pushing 700 hp... but its still not an RUF porsche..

peter serbanica · #43 06-05-2007, 06:14 AM

I am going to Germany in Sept. for Octoberfest. Also to visit 3 companies that make convertible tops. I replace tops for German cars in NJ and surroundings!!!