Euro Delivery and the Autobahn

How you drive on the Autobahn is up to you. You do not have to go 130+. If you are going 100, stay right. The Autobahn posts recommended speeds for the various lanes. The far left lane is passing, you are not supposed to be running in that lane. It's been a few years but as I can remember the far right lane was recommended for about 70.

Don't suffer under the misconception that every German road is an Autobahn and therefore no speedlimit, this is not true. Germany has speedlimits and they are very strict about them.

Plus, traffic dictates your speed. They get trafficjams on the Autobahns that we only dream about here (6+ hours!)

for what it's worth.
Doug

Yeah it'll be tough-- but instead of takiing the autobahns you might try taking some of the B roads. The secondary roads in Germany are also very well kept, and have great banked curves. This will force you to vary your speed, and stay under 100 mph while enjoying one of the best aspects of your car -- the handling. I had the good fortune of living in Germany for a year and got to experience all different kinds of roads-- the 130mph+ authobahn experience is a bit over-rated. If you're in a good car- like a BMW, you don't really notice anything except for more engine and wind noise. Its actually not as exciting as it sounds (Granted, my sig pic is of me doing this very thing . Driving the back roads can be much more satisfying. Also, try to drive on some of the amazingly scenic roads south of Munich into Austria and Italy. Take the autobahn to Insbruck ins Austria and then take the brenner pass tO italy. BReathtaking views, you get to drive fairly fast, but the scenery is fantastic!

I've actually been to Germany twice, so I am well aware that the "no speed limit" theory is exaggerated. I was just wondering how hard it is to resist the temptation to go 100+ when you find a no speed limit section of the Autobahn...sounds like it may be best to just stay on the back roads if the temptation to go 100+ is too great!

grumpsy said:

I've actually been to Germany twice, so I am well aware that the "no speed limit" theory is exaggerated. I was just wondering how hard it is to resist the temptation to go 100+ when you find a no speed limit section of the Autobahn...sounds like it may be best to just stay on the back roads if the temptation to go 100+ is too great!

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I wouldn't pass up the chance. How often are you going to get the opportunity to stretch your cars legs in its home environment? Following break-in guidelines is important, but they really are just guidelines. Exceeding 100 mph once or twice for a brief period of time is not going to make your car explode.

I found when over there that in two weeks of driving there were really only a couple of occasions where I felt comfortable (given my limited high speed driving experience) exceeding 100 mph. Most of the time, due to traffic, I cruised at between 85 and 95.

Take the car on the autobahn once or twice and enjoy. :thumb: