If I go to college in New York City, will I need a car?
I am not positive where I want to go to college yet, by NYC is in the top 5. I thought about it this morning and I realized that I probably wouldn't need to buy a car. Is that accurate. Would you suggest having a car in NYC?
New York City - 13 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Well if it all depends on your financial situation, if you have enough money i would buy one, but also be aware their is alot of traffic and sometimes public transportation is easier and faster.
Answer 2 :
It would be cheaper to take cabs every wear. and plus think about wear you are going to park the car in that busy over populated city.
Answer 3 :
It costs too much to park a car and insure it in NYC. They have plenty of busses and trains. Use those.
Answer 4 :
You won't need a car in New York City if you live reasonably close to a subway entry. I have a friend who lived there 9 years and he got rid of his car. The NY subway system is the best and it's fast.
Answer 5 :
Not only do you not need a car in New York City, it's a huge pain in the ass to have one. I had a car in the city for a summer. When I totaled it, honestly, I wasn't that upset (at least not once I realized that nobody was hurt and the other car didn't even have a scratch on it). It was such a hassle spending half an hour or more to find free parking. If you screw up a ticket costs in the neighborhood of $200 and paid parking is a fortune. Plus, you've got to move it 4 times a week so they can do the street cleaning (we call it "alternate side parking"). And I lived in a neighborhood that had spots. If you're at NYU or another school downtown you'll never find parking, all the spots are reserved for construction, police, deliveries, and other similar vehicles. Get unlimited ride metrocards. That'll get you on the subway. the subway goes everywhere. It's relatively fast, easy, safe, and clean enough. Most New Yorkers use it every day to commute and for general travel. It's open 24/7 (though there are usually service changes on the weekends that can get confusing). That's all the transportation you'll need.
Answer 6 :
Robert, you don't need a car to live in New York City. This city has a very extensive public transit system, which is cheaper than owning a car. Therefore, don't bother having car. Take public transit. Good luck
Answer 7 :
No, you won't need a car in New York City. In fact, having a car here is a huge pain, so it's mostly only the very wealthy, who can afford the price of a small apartment every month for a space in a garage, who have cars here, and most everyone else just rents one every once in a while when they really need one. Good luck, and the link below is to a webpage about ZipCar Car Sharing, which is an interesting alternative to renting cars that a LOT of NYers use instead of owning OR renting...
Answer 8 :
You would be nuts to try to have a car in NYC! Especially as a college student. Live like a New Yorker - take mass transit!
Answer 9 :
I dont think that you will need a car in nyc. Theres too much traffic and hardly any space to park your car. The best way for you to get around the city its by subway.
Answer 10 :
Just a suggestion: don't let your license lapse even if you decide on NYC. You may want to rent a car if you want to get away within the TriState area and public transportation isn't an option; on the other hand you don't know where Life will put you. You may eventually move outside of NYC to an area (not including the 5 boroughs) where you'll have to drive. Good luck
Answer 11 :
You will most likely not need a car. There's so much public transportation here!
Answer 12 :
You will spend a fortune on parking. The traffic is awful. And some of my favorite parts of New York is watching fights on the trains and complaining about all of the sweaty people when your packed in during rush hour.
Answer 13 :
Haha, no.
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