Hi Barry,
Thank you for the information. Very helpful. I am not an Italian citizen, so I guess that I will be looking to make good friends with the locals

I don't know if anyone has shipped their own car to Italy, would be curious to learn more. I know insurance is about the same as in America about $2,000 Euros a year. I drive a Porsche over in the states, but might ship a smaller car, just need to know if I can insure it in Italy. I noticed a storage center in a field off the highway to Ofena, where they park caravans and autos. I might have to leave it exposed to the elements. Right now I am like a sponge, trying to absorb all the pecularities of living in Italy.
Bruce