If you buy a car in Germany, even a used one, and drive it around before exporting, you'll need tourist plates. http://www.car-exporter.de/html/temporary_plates.html

Another scenario may be driving your camper around the world, through Germany. You may need to register your car in Germany and not just use US plates.

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