My First Car Purchase!!!

Monday evening, Dustin and I looked at a car for sale in Brussels.  The couple selling the car were so kind, hospitable, and accommodating.  A few hiccups in the afternoon made us much later than the agreed upon meeting time, and they still welcomed us in.  The car was perfect, a little blue Nissan that, although it is a little older, was in pristine condition, an automatic, and only 2800 Euros!  We were sold on it before even test driving it.

After looking at the car, Marina and Igor offered us inside for coffee and tea even though it was obvious they were ready to eat dinner.  Altogether, the car was wonderful and the couple were even more wonderful.

In Belgium, it is mandatory that a car passes an inspection before it can be sold.  Igor and Marina brought the car for the inspection early this morning and we met them on Shape to transfer the registration.  Igor even gave us a discount for the few scratches on the bumper from parking on the streets here, and I only paid 2500 Euros for the car.  It felt amazing to purchase a car for myself!

While the boys were doing all the fun paperwork, Marina told me about all the outlet stores (they call villages) and the local discounts and deals.  I would have never known that the museums in Brussels offer free admission after 1pm on the first Wednesday of every month.  She even offered to sign me up for a members-only discount store.  I am not sure how she knew my love for a bargain!

Now just to finish the paperwork and get our tags and I will have the freedom to explore Europe!