> From my experience people who drive cars like BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volvo,
>and, of course, Porsche, do so specifically as status symbols.  While it's
>true that they are capable of cruising at 120mph, few actually do
>it.  Today most cruise at a comfortable 80-85mph (130-140kph).  While there
>is some left lane cruising, there's not a lot because it is against the law
>to drive left except to pass, and Germans are very sensitive to traffic
>violations since the punishment is so severe (likely loss of license
>depending of the circumstances).

I have heard from Germand that the reunification of der Vaterland has
loosed hordes of incompetent East German   drivers who DO clog the
Autobahns by driving slowly in any old lane.And causing numerous accidents.
Comments, Raimund?

Andrew Grebneff
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