Berlin - Post Report Question and Answers
What kind of car do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car do you advise not to bring?
Anything works here. Smaller is better if you plan to park in the city often or in a parking garage for your residence. On the autobahn it's nice to have something that can go fast comfortably. - May 2018
Anything is fine. Some of the streets are smaller, so a smaller car is easier, but we have a van with few problems. - Feb 2018
No specific aversions or suggestions. Use common sense and if you cannot afford it in the U.S. don't bring it here. - Jan 2018
Any. - Jul 2015
Service for American vehicles is not available. German and other European brands are a good idea (BMW, Audi, Opel, VW, Fiat, Renault, etc.) Service can be found for certain Asian vehicles (like Toyota and Honda.) - Aug 2013
I would avoid a large SUV because of the tight parking, but anything else goes. It is also easy to buy used cars here. - Dec 2011
