I lived in Germany for 2 years, and returned to the US 18 months ago. I enjoyed cruising on the autobahn between 110 and 120 MPH,where the Saab really felt enjoyable. Fuel efficiency was between 20 to 23 MPG, which was great. Plenty of power to accelerate, but slow enough to allow slower drivers to get out of your way. I found myself constantly on the brakes when trying to go faster than 120 MPH when there was any traffic. Rarely did I ever have a chance to cruise at 140 plus MPH, due to traffic, weather, etc. Regardless, faster traffic has to be aware of slower traffic ahead. I remember approaching a car while I was doing 135 MPH. The car was a Fiesta that accelerated out to 90 MPH or so while passing a large truck. It pulled suddenly into my lane, and I was forced brake hard to avoid a collision. My father was visiting and he asked why the Fiesta did not speed up. I told him that the Fiesta was probably maxed out at 90 MPH. I backed off and let the Fiesta pass the truck and then proceeded on my way. Many people cannot afford the faster cars, or don't buy them because they need or want something with better fuel economy, etc. Yet they pay taxes and have earned the right to be on the autobahn. Most drivers of slower vehicles are aware of the faster traffic and get out of the way. Some take their time to "make a statement." Occasionally some freeze and panic. Some are oblivious. The faster driver must show restraint and patience in all cases, but sometimes they don't. Obviously the Police thought Rolf did not show enough restraint and patience. Unfortunately everyone loses in this situation.

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• Test Driver Turbo Rolf is getting a room mate, JLowe, Wed, 18 Feb 2004 11:12:46
  • There is no evidence against him., Coolknight, Fri, 20 Feb 2004 04:09:30
  • I think Rolf got screwed, Sieglo, Thu, 19 Feb 2004 10:21:53
  • The same thing almost happened to me..., Street, Thu, 19 Feb 2004 09:06:40
  • Autobahn driving, Ray L, Wed, 18 Feb 2004 22:59:23 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Aren't tickets given for not leaving the left lane?, Randy Thatcher , Wed, 18 Feb 2004 17:17:36
    • Not sure what the point is your trying to make, saw, Wed, 18 Feb 2004 19:07:01
    • Re: Aren't tickets given for not leaving the left lane?, Gary, Wed, 18 Feb 2004 19:06:34
  • I am upset,, Nathaniel, Wed, 18 Feb 2004 14:04:05
    • Turbo Rolf kept moving after the accident..., Chan, Wed, 18 Feb 2004 14:26:21
  • What is a Kia doing on the Autobon in the fast lane?, Jimbo, Wed, 18 Feb 2004 12:54:04
    • Three lanes wide, in the fast lane, nobody in front., Jimbo, Wed, 18 Feb 2004 14:51:08
    • Not many people drive all out, mike TX , Wed, 18 Feb 2004 14:35:53
      • Never been to Germany, but Rolf shoulda slowed down, boramiNYC, Wed, 18 Feb 2004 18:28:27
    • maybe passing someone even slower?, JimBlake , Wed, 18 Feb 2004 14:07:37
      • If I lost control everytime..., Andrew in DE, Wed, 18 Feb 2004 16:56:48

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