So, why don't Germans like the 996 or Boxster?

[Wellardmac]

That would explain it. It was very strange seeing all those new 911s everywhere, but no older ones.

Incidentally, the other observation I made with regard to German cars was the relative popularity of the brands.

I noted that Mercedes > BMW > Porsche in terms of numbers on the road. I was a little surprised by that also. I didn't get a feel for how Audi fit into the equation.

Another thing was that I got to see an Audi R8 up close and personal and that is quite a car that is going to give Porsche a run for it's money.

http://www.caranddriver.com/previews/123...gAod5mqV6g


It will be interesting to see how it handles on the track but in side by side performance it's going to be quite a competitor for the Carerra... it's one mean looking car.