4X4's spotted in Germany

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Life Member-Doug T NSW

I have been checking out the types and makes of 4X4's while in Germany, seen a few Suzukis, and Toyota Rav 4 , here's some photo's of some from around the Mainz area.
Also seen something like an early Toyota Hilux but I would presume called something else. 4X4's are not seen as much as in Australia so when one sees a Hummer it really stands out. As for cars Convertibles are popular and so are Smarts

Opel Monterey in Heidenfahrt near the Rhine

Mazda Dual Cab in Mainz

Landrover in Mainz

Jeep in Heidersheim

Hummer in Heidersheim

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Reply By: MUZBRY- Life member(Vic) - Monday, Aug 05, 2013 at 08:39

Monday, Aug 05, 2013 at 08:39

Good morning Doug
They look a lot like the 4x4's seen here in Melbourne, never seen a dirt road in their life. Are you bringing anything special home from your trip?

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Follow Up By: Life Member-Doug T NSW - Monday, Aug 05, 2013 at 09:12

Monday, Aug 05, 2013 at 09:12

Muzbry
Hello mate.. yeh I got a few items and a CD and DVD from Andrea's shop in the Sonnenhof Hotel, I'd bring her home but she's married...lol
Apart from hard items I will be bringing home some wonderful memories of meeting her and the most beautiful final song in English .

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Reply By: Member - Rob D (NSW) - Monday, Aug 05, 2013 at 08:59

Monday, Aug 05, 2013 at 08:59

Doug,

Remember that when the German ladies-of-the-night say they want to be paid in marks; don't tell them 7 out of 10.

If you relax at a faster pace you can get more relaxation in for a given time.
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Follow Up By: Life Member-Doug T NSW - Monday, Aug 05, 2013 at 17:04

Monday, Aug 05, 2013 at 17:04

Haaa yeh I got myself into the wrong area when walking next to a medieval wall that surrounds the old part of Nurnberg, all these dark skinned women looking down from their windows saying Hallo....Hallo damn I got a faster pace in my step then.

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Reply By: caseh - Monday, Aug 05, 2013 at 14:10

Monday, Aug 05, 2013 at 14:10

The first pic is of an Opel, the German wing of GM. Like out early Bighorns/Jackaroo.

The reason why one does not see many bigger cars in Europe, let alone 4x4's, is because of the cost of vehicle registration. This is measured by the cc rating of the vehicle.
So expensive in fact that many people only register their vehicle 3 months at a time.

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Follow Up By: Life Member-Doug T NSW - Monday, Aug 05, 2013 at 17:05

Monday, Aug 05, 2013 at 17:05

That Hummer owner must be wealthy then. but they could be from across the borders too, I didn't the licence plate .

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Reply By: Road Warrior - Monday, Aug 05, 2013 at 15:12

Monday, Aug 05, 2013 at 15:12

The Opel/Rebadged Isuzu is understandable because at the time that was made Isuzu was owned by General Motors and they sold it around the world in a number of guises - like in Australia as the Jackaroo as an example. It was also called the Isuzu Trooper and Chevrolet Trooper.

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