haha, yeah we do pronounce the E silent. But i knew it wasn't, after all, it is German, not English! and how much exactly does Porsche own? isn't it around 30%? or did it jump up?
yes, undeniably i would have to say that German engineering is by far the best in the world, great dependable cars. i've been in a Mercedes C-class, great ride (i can only imagine what it's like in an S-class), and driven a BMW X3, also a good ride with good engine response. i'm sure you ride in Mercedes' and BMW's all the time, but here it is more rare haha.