Today, moving abroad for permanent residence is not a problem. One just needs to prepare well for this responsible step. It is necessary to think in advance about issues related to work, housing, and transportation. If lucky, the workplace will be close to the new home, so you can get there on foot or by bicycle. The opposite situation is also not uncommon: housing on the outskirts of the city, and work in the very center, which may be 20 kilometers or more away. The simplest solution is to buy or rent an inexpensive car.
Budget options: Opel Corsa and its "friends"
The conditions of owning a personal vehicle vary by country. In some states, officials do not care what kind of car a citizen has, its dimensions, or how much it pollutes the atmosphere with exhaust gases. Laws are stricter for car enthusiasts in Europe. In Germany and the Netherlands, owning a large SUV will cost its owner about 400 euros per month. Owning a classic "sedan" will cost about 300 euros. At such rates, a rather substantial amount accumulates over the year.
Therefore, if people from Russia have previously visited Opel showrooms in Moscow, then getting acquainted with the Corsa model will not be a particular sensation for them. Of course, it is not necessary to choose this miniature cute hatchback. There are other contenders. For example, the Peugeot 206 is also good.
Advantages of compact cars
For most Europeans, a small car is now not just an opportunity to save on taxes and fuel, but also a rule of good manners. Small cars are equipped with reduced-power engines that cause significantly less damage to the environment during daily use. In Europe, it is customary to think about others. This is reflected in everything, including the choice of car.
Today in the Netherlands, both an ordinary postman or gardener and a director of a large bank can buy an Opel Corsa. And the latter will not consider it shameful to drive such a car. A former resident of the CIS should also remember that driving used cars in EU countries is not accepted. Therefore, if the question of buying a car still exists, the closest attention should be paid to new economical small cars.
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