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Fiero family in Germany
« on: May 11, 2019, 07:49:17 pm »
I saw the pic on Fiero Focus.  Don and Oliver do not appear to be in the pic, however.  I did meet 2 guys (Bernard & Reinhold, I believe) from Germany, last year.  They discussed my Fiero for a bit.  I was not involved in that conversation, but did get roped into a side conversation, where someone was insisting that they had a British accent.  I couldn't resist, "yeah, really common in GERMANY!"
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Re: Fiero family in Germany
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2019, 08:23:21 pm »
Germans tend to pronounce their O's and trailing R's the British way.
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« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2019, 10:18:51 pm »
This was more along the lines of the British people that attended a camp when I was a kid, and some people asking what language was spoken there.
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« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2019, 01:38:39 pm »

Germans are usually taught the Kings English, rather than American English.  Hence, the British accent on native German speakers speaking American.
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« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2019, 08:38:57 pm »
Hmmm.  My wife learned UK English.  Different accent.  For those who don't know, English is my wife's third language.
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Re: Fiero family in Germany
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2019, 08:34:37 am »
Among other languages, I also speak fluent sarcasm and cynicism.  ;D
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Re: Fiero family in Germany
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2019, 05:57:18 pm »
Those do not show on any translator.
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Re: Fiero family in Germany
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2019, 07:14:08 am »
Easy to learn nevertheless........just requires a bit of wit.  ;D
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« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2019, 08:25:13 pm »
I knew I was missing something!  Now, where did I leave my wit?
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Re: Fiero family in Germany
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2019, 06:56:40 am »
Speaking of Fieros in Germany, Anne & I have joined an Oldtimer Club in Heidelberg, Germany.50 members, 120 cars, ranging from pre-WW1 to 1989 models.Up until last week, we were the only members with a Fiero, but after seeing our car, one of the members fell in love with the little car, he drove over to Holland and bought an 87 Gold GT.Not registered yet, as it needs some work still. So now we are not alone anymore.  ;D
Yesterday, we went to an Oldtimer-Meet at the Dr. Benz Museum, which is only a few miles from our house, and saw the world's first car. They use a replica of the car (0.8 HP) to give fun rides for ladies, as the owner was Dr. Benz' wife back in the day. Our Fiero was parked among some of the nicest Mercs that are in our club.  ;D

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« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2019, 08:06:35 am »
Your little Pearl looks good!
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Re: Fiero family in Germany
« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2019, 08:10:00 am »
Yes, it does.  No body sag, even.
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« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2019, 08:17:30 am »
Nowadays most of the body sag is reserved for the owners.   :P
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Re: Fiero family in Germany
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2019, 11:24:58 am »
Well done D.
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Re: Fiero family in Germany
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2019, 05:14:45 pm »
More from the Mercedes Benz Museum

1st car ever:

Le Mans Mercedes:

Merc even made typewriters:


Mika Häkkinen's Formula 1 Mercedes:

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