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Good Morning! Back again! The test went quite well, although there is a little infection which requires attention. The antibiotics I am on will take care of that (and, hopefully, my everlasting sinusitis as well). Spring still has not found its way to northern Germany. The wind is still blowing icy cold air from the Arctic region, making it very unpleasant to stay any length of time outside - shiver!!! When Petra went to pick me up at the hospital yesterday afternoon, our car finally drew its terminal breath. It is beyond any repair for economic reasons, the motor control unit finally gave up and a replacement will cost something like  $ 2,000, as used parts are not around anymore, due to the government financed wrecking action we had a few years back. Petra had to use my parents´ car to drive to the hospital, but she really hates that one, as it has a semi-automated transmission. Each time that box shifts gears, the car rocks like a mule. The car is up for technical inspection this month, requiring a set of new tires, brake disc and brake pads to pass. That´s also to the tune of $ 2,000! Talked to my Dad about this, and he agreed to sell it and will "sponsor" a new car for Petra and me! Apparently my Mom was not in the room while we were on the phone! He told me it is just a little thank you for all what I have done for them - isn´t that sweet of him? He has always been a generous man - when my Mom was not around! Now we have to find a suitable set of wheels for us, which is not an easy task. Cars cost a fortune over here and I don´t want to drain my father´s pocket book too much. Petra and I do not do a lot of driving these days, so a small car will do. It´ll have to be cheap in price, tax and insurance, but high in quality. It also needs to be roomy enough to accommodate my 6´5" comfortably, without straining my back. Anything below 50 mpg is out of question in any case, given the ever rising cost of gas here. I will take a look at a Volkswagen up!, a car which is most likely not marketed in the US. It is the cheapest VW on the market, more of a shopping chart than a real car, but should it seat me, that´s all we need. Tax and insurance amount to about $ 150 a year, which is less than half of what I have to pay now. According to the paper specs, it gets about 60mpg without being a hybrid car. <a href="http://motortradetalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/VW-Up-Black.jpeg"><img src="http://motortradetalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/VW-Up-Black.jpeg" alt=" " border="0" /></a> We will go for the 4-door version, though, as it will be easier to load the groceries onto the back seats. Have a splendid day!
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