I drove a Volvo 242GT my last two years in Germany. Fastest I ever went was 120mph, and that was enough for me. That car purred along nicely at 90, but you could feel a difference (albeit slight) at higher speeds.
I have fond memories of weekend trips to party with German friends up on the North Sea: Spangdahlem AB to Lutjenburg (between Kiel and Lubeck - 400+ miles) in 5 hours (including 2 gas stops). I'd party all weekend, then leave my girlfriend's place after midnight on Sunday night. Sometimes I'd cruise into work in my civvies, and change into my fatigues in my office.
And how will I ever forget the summer of '79? That's another story for another day...certainly not one to tell my kids, at least until they're over 30!
Here's a synopsis: 3 month TDY at German anti-aircraft range (Todendorf), only Americans for 200 miles, nude beach 5 miles from base, Lutjenburg (tourist resort) 10 minutes from base, summertime, actual work was maybe 3 days a week, had just passed 3 years time in service (plus 1 year TIG as 1LT), and SINGLE!!!
My German really improved that summer!!!