To drive or not to drive

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

Ok, I've been thinking about this lately. I have 2 friends that havent driven in over 20 years, and they get around the city just fine. I'm kinda pondering the same thing. Not seriously yet, but I'm thinking about it. I really like to hear from some Ledgies that live in bigger cities that maybe dont drive and hear how it is for you. Both of my friends say they dont feel tied down at all, that the bus and light rail get them around just fine.

It's okay. I mean, I save tons of money on parking, towing, insurance, and that. It's heinously hard to park in the city and in berkeley and oakland.
However, it's more inconvenient when I go grocery shopping, or really when I want to be able to buy anything large at all. Also, I miss the fact that I can't drive to Stinson beach, or sausalito, or back up in the hills of tilden park. But I'm assuming you will keep your car, just not use it much, right? Just kind of for emergencies and trips and stuff?
Also, I have to carry a backpack all the time to put my stuff in, but that's not really a big deal.
So, if you will save money on parking - you should go without the car. Don't get rid of the car, though.