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American cars in Europe
Posted on 9/11/26 at 6:45 am
Posted on 9/11/26 at 6:45 am
I’m currently in Europe for the first time (subtle brag) and find it interesting noting the types of cars. I know, dear Facebok…. I’ve been in Italy mostly. Pretty much every car is what we would consider a compact size, mostly Fiats, Korean cars, Chinese cars, Toyotas, and Volkswagen cars. There are very few American cars, but you see one every four or five blocks you travel in cities like Rome. GM has zero presence here and the American cars I do see are mostly small Fords whose names I don’t recognize. The second largest brand I see are Jeep SUV’s, a couple of Grand Cherokee’s and one Wrangler. I’ve seen a few Tesla’s, one RAM pick-up, and one Harley Davidson. Incidentally gasoline is about $10 a gallon and spray paint should be outlawed over here.
This post was edited on 9/11/26 at 6:54 am
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:05 am to Ramblin Wreck
If you don’t want to see graffiti over there then close your eyes. It’s EVERYWHERE!!!
Plus there’s no driving rules. Can’t have a bunch of big F250’s driving around the way they do over there.
Plus there’s no driving rules. Can’t have a bunch of big F250’s driving around the way they do over there.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:06 am to Ramblin Wreck
Let me know when you see a giant RV bus.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:08 am to Ramblin Wreck
If you pay attention to most European cities other than the ones in Germany you'll notice that they are old and are designed for more pedestrian traffic, the streets as as a whole are not as wide as in the US and Canada so smaller cars make more sense along with the price of fuel there sincethere are few oil producing countries there.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:11 am to Ramblin Wreck
Really??
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:11 am to Ramblin Wreck
Don't have any plant bros over there
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:12 am to Ramblin Wreck
They view American brands as status symbols the way we see BMW, Audi, Mercedes etc. after all the import fees and all that, I’m sure they are on-par with those brands.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:14 am to Shamoan
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They view American brands as status symbols the way we see BMW, Audi, Mercedes etc
No they don’t. Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:14 am to 2 Jugs
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Let me know when you see a giant RV bus.
There is nothing equivalent to shopping centers either so far. You won’t find anything like a Home Depot, Target, Publix, Walmart, etc. I don’t know what my wife would do living here without the equivalent of a Home Goods. I guess they don’t buy random Chinese crap to decorate their houses with.
Haven’t seen a single billboard along the highways either. Gordon and other lawyers would not do well over here.
This post was edited on 9/11/26 at 7:21 am
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:24 am to Ramblin Wreck
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There are very few American cars,
Well, considering European countries have all slapped a 10% tariff on American automobiles since the mid1990s, it should not be a surprise.
On the other hand, Korean automobiles face zero tariffs in Europe. That’s one big reason you’re seeing a lot of them.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:30 am to Mo Jeaux
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They view American brands as status symbols the way we see BMW, Audi, Mercedes etc
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No they don’t.
I don’t know how it is now, but when I was there in the late 80s, you’d see the occasional Lincoln or Caddy being driven by well-to-do Germans. I also saw some Corvettes and Camaros as well.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:36 am to Ramblin Wreck
I am also in Europe. Not far from you.Opatija Croatia to be exact.
GM did have a presence here until they sold the Opal brand in 2017. If you think all cars in Europe are small, come to Croatia. Lots of large cars here.
Rijeka has a very large car club. There are a few modern American muscle cars in that club.
GM did have a presence here until they sold the Opal brand in 2017. If you think all cars in Europe are small, come to Croatia. Lots of large cars here.
Rijeka has a very large car club. There are a few modern American muscle cars in that club.
This post was edited on 9/11/26 at 7:40 am
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:38 am to Darth_Vader
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I don’t know how it is now, but when I was there in the late 80s, you’d see the occasional Lincoln or Caddy being driven by well-to-do Germans. I also saw some Corvettes and Camaros as well.
Not anymore although I did see a Ram 1500 on Krk island 2 days ago and an F150 on the way down from Munich. Trucks larger than the European Ranger and the Hi-lux are almost never seen.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:41 am to Ramblin Wreck
European cities / roads / parking are not made for big American vehicles. fricking hate driving in European cities.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:41 am to Darth_Vader
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Well, considering European countries have all slapped a 10% tariff on American automobiles since the mid1990s, it should not be a surprise.
On the other hand, Korean automobiles face zero tariffs in Europe. That’s one big reason you’re seeing a lot of them
Baw, you need to learn what VAT means. All cars here, no matter what the country of origin, have that. It is 25%ish.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:43 am to Ramblin Wreck
See any truck nuts?
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:45 am to UtahCajun
I remember when I was a little kid in the 70's, the people that lived behind us in our neighborhood had an Opel. They had been in Germany for a few years living, the dad was in the military for a while. It was the only Opel car anyone had seen. It was basically like a Vega station wagon. They must have put it on a boat to bring back to the US with them.
I'll always remember my Dad saying, Who in the hell pays to ship a Vega overseas?
Doesn't look exactly like a Vega. They called it a sport wagon.
I'll always remember my Dad saying, Who in the hell pays to ship a Vega overseas?
Doesn't look exactly like a Vega. They called it a sport wagon.
This post was edited on 9/11/26 at 7:46 am
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:49 am to Ramblin Wreck
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Pretty much every car is what we would consider a compact size, mostly Fiats, Korean cars, Chinese cars, Toyotas, and Volkswagen cars. There are very few American cars, but you see one every four or five blocks you travel in cities like Rome
It's almost like you are in another continent with different culture and priorities
Not to make you sound dumb, but did you really expect to go to Italy, where some cities and roads are thousands of years old, and expect to see F-250's? Use your first experience abroad to open your eyes and appreciate what America does right, and also to see that our way isn't the only way.
Travel (esp. international) is the best way to open a closed mind.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:53 am to Ramblin Wreck
European car standards do indeed look wildly different to US eyes. But the landscape is entirely different, as well.
South Africa, on the other hand, looks very much like the US with its autos. Lots of 4dr pickups (Hiluxes and Nissans), vans, etc. Makes sense, as South African cities were built when US cities were coming of age. We'll get their 10 ft walls around houses soon enough.
South Africa, on the other hand, looks very much like the US with its autos. Lots of 4dr pickups (Hiluxes and Nissans), vans, etc. Makes sense, as South African cities were built when US cities were coming of age. We'll get their 10 ft walls around houses soon enough.
Posted on 9/11/26 at 7:55 am to Ramblin Wreck
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currently in Europe for the first time (subtle brag)
Visiting Europe is not an actual brag, we are more worried for your safety.
American cars and foreign cars sold in the American market are very unique to America (lump in Canada). Our country is massive and have the largest and most intricate road system in the world.
In Europe they built roads to an exting city layout. It is the opposite in USA. Cities are built around roads.
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