Technically, German cars are superior, but damn, they look so ugly & boring, all gründlichkeit and nothing more.
Feathers raffled/ruffled? I'm actually your neighbor from the west, no Italian unfortunately 
Better to drive a decent, well-designed and well-build, reliable 'ugly & boring' German car, than the POS coming out of Italy.
Hell, even the supposed pinacle of motorcycle brands Ducati produce complete and utter shit with absolute 0 customer service.
Germany and Asia is where the automotive industry is at.