cars

Our Favorite Cars?

breakingthrunow wrote in deutsche_kultur Feb 08, 2008 12:23

What's your favorite German car brand?

current cost of living

shortbutfast wrote in deutsche_kultur Dec 03, 2007 11:17

i have some questions for those of you now living in germany, regarding lebenshaltungskosten (cost of living). i havent lived in germany for a few years now and would like to get an update on this. its clear that prices vary greatly between the different regions. but how much? maybe we will find out ( Read more... )

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Speed Limit on the Autobahn???

tierpolizistin wrote in deutsche_kultur Oct 30, 2007 17:37

Okej...so I am maybe a bit behind on the news, but I have not seen this topic posted in here so far yet?
Normally I watch my German channels almost religiously on TV, but I haven't had the time lately, but I just came across a disgusting, yet almost hilarious article about a new "proposal" to invoke a speed limit in Germany....on the AUTOBAHN of all ( Read more... )

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volkswagen...

metabloom wrote in deutsche_kultur Oct 28, 2007 16:57

ive always liked VW´s ad campaigns ( Read more... )

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Drivers training.

lysergic_orange wrote in deutsche_kultur Sep 30, 2007 19:29

Hello. I have a question about drivers training in Germany. I have heard that it is much harder to get a drivers license in Germany than in the US. Drivers training is kind of like taking a short college course in Germany right? But I also hear that there are also far fewer traffic accidents. So what is drivers training in Germany like?

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German Car Number Plates

claudee wrote in deutsche_kultur Sep 24, 2007 11:54

I often wonder what number plates in other countries consist of and so I thought it could be interesting for you to know about the german versions. This is an average number plate (not mine :-)):

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A Simple Guide for Americans Planning on Living in Germany

phyrewall wrote in deutsche_kultur Sep 11, 2007 13:18

A very basic guide, since I'm in an expensive computer class (that Uncle Sam is paying for) class and should be paying attention...

Background: I'm an American Soldier (soon to be Government Service (GS) employee), living in Germany for almost 3 years now. I've become rather disillusioned with Americans and their behaviour. Far from being un- ( Read more... )

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lorentis wrote in deutsche_kultur Sep 09, 2007 20:22

Here are some different questions.

What's the most commonly owned car in Germany? Or, what's the most popular car? Or, another slant to the question, what's the most desirable car?

What percentage of the population own cars, or is public transportation more commonly used by the average person?

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Germans and Cars - Unpimp your Auto Commercial #1

breakingthrunow wrote in deutsche_kultur Aug 22, 2007 03:25

Here's a really funny VW (Volkswagen) commercial that's been running on US TV in recent years. XD

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