I've had a few trips to that region Ben
Suffice to say after significant research and many test drives I am completely convinced of the quality and performance of the vehicles in that area. Being a serious buyer V a window shopper makes a lot of difference as well
you don't get to experience the smoothness of ride or the quality and sheer brilliance of the lubrication system design etc when window shopping.
As I mentioned they are all really sports cars over there, so anyone chasing a wagon or family sized people mover could end up disappointed. But for sheer performance, sublime handling manners and value for money you would have to search far and wide to beat vehicles in that area
I'd liken it to a Ferrari or Porsche V a Nissan GTR Nismo. The Ferrari and Porsche at first glance have un comparable style, class and sex appeal, but on closer inspection don't really have that great a fitout or ergonomic options and lets face it...they cost more than most people could ever afford anyway so you are destined to just watch them go by.
The Nissan on the other hand will whip most of them around the Nurburging, sips the cheapest fuel in comparison, comes in at a moderately reasonable price and will still be lapping at the same frantic pace long after the other two have been towed away with breakdowns...
You know I've become a real car nut of late