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05-13-2007, 01:13 PM
Fastest cars on the Autobahn were Audi's by a margin (especially in the rain). Because gas is so outrageous, only the rich drive really fast and of course have the fast cars. We were breaking in our Bimmers last year and could only do 115mph in 6th gear (rpm limit for first 1200 miles). Tom and I would get passed by Audi's doing 140 to 150 mph. This even occurred in the rain!
Cool trip is to rent and travel south to Austria (Pfronten), cross into Italy and drive the Dolomites. From there you can run back up to Leipzig/Berlin. Easy 2 to 3 day trip. Speed pass will let you drive the Autobahn in Austria, but we elected to use the country roads down south. Berlin is an hour from Leipzig on the Autobahn and well worth a nights stay.
Maybe we could organize a trip back to Europe to include the Nurburgring, Hockenheim and some touring. One of the BMWCCA staff members was able to guarantee BMW rentals for a large group. Might be able to do the same on Porsche cars ( or at least 3series). The Porsche rental are very strict and have heavy pentalties over 200Kilometers a day. They go over the entire car upon return for damage, nicks, etc.
Cool trip is to rent and travel south to Austria (Pfronten), cross into Italy and drive the Dolomites. From there you can run back up to Leipzig/Berlin. Easy 2 to 3 day trip. Speed pass will let you drive the Autobahn in Austria, but we elected to use the country roads down south. Berlin is an hour from Leipzig on the Autobahn and well worth a nights stay.
Maybe we could organize a trip back to Europe to include the Nurburgring, Hockenheim and some touring. One of the BMWCCA staff members was able to guarantee BMW rentals for a large group. Might be able to do the same on Porsche cars ( or at least 3series). The Porsche rental are very strict and have heavy pentalties over 200Kilometers a day. They go over the entire car upon return for damage, nicks, etc.