I'm considering moving to Washington DC and am wondering if I should keep my car or sell it. I am looking at apartments in Georgetown and plan to work in the city. I would rather not have a car, but wanted to know if it might be necessary. All suggestions would be appreciated.
2007-01-25 05:37:06 · 11 answers · asked by CharlieB 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Well, I wouldn't sell your car just yet. However, DC does have a very good public transportation system so you may not need a car most of the time. Parking will be a pain but having a car will be needed if you want to go outside the DC Beltway or Northern Virgina. Beyond here you can kiss decent public transportation good bye. Good Luck
2007-01-25 05:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by jkm65 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is life without owning a car! My son lives in San Francisco and he pays a grundle to own a car there. Just think about it when you own a car in the big city (any big city) you have several additional expenses. 1. Parking both where you live and where you drive... 2. Additional insurance 3. Additional maintenance..when a car sits a lot you will have additional problems. My son's additional costs come to about $750.00 a month. Some times he doesn't drive his car for 3 weeks. But he has an emotional attachment to the car. If you have that cost, plus a car payment, His is $500.00 a month. That's $1250.00 a month that can be used as discretionary income. If you want a car on the weekends...RENT ONE! You should be able to get a weekend rental for about $35.00 a day. So if you had a rental every week(which you won't 'cause you have to do laundry sometimes) That' s $280.00 a month for two day week ends and a $140.00 more for a three day weekend. As DC is a rather expensive place to live this could be a much better financial decision on your part...since you don't seem to have an emotional attachment!
2016-03-29 02:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I"m a true Washingtonian (born and raised here). If you plan on moving here a car can be a big headache or it can be a blessing. This will depend on your lifestyle. We have a pretty good transportation system here so depending on where you will be working I'm pretty sure it can get you there and back. If you like to party and like the late night life and want to go outside the city then you'll need a car but then there's the parking problem in the daytime. I hope you get my drift. Don't sell your car until you get here and find out how it will effect your lifestyle here anyway if you decide to sell I'm pretty sure you can get a very good price here.
Born here in 1947
2007-01-26 16:54:18 · answer #3 · answered by TETTIE M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently met a young lady on a cruise who lived there and decided to go without a car. Apparently there is an organization that will rent her a car at very fair prices by the hour, day, week. I think you have to join. She said it was a lot less trouble and cost than ownership there.
2007-01-25 05:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by Bruce H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Between the subway and bus system you don't really need one in DC. As long as you don't mind paying the cost of the fares to ride them
2007-01-25 05:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by Joey R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't sell your car until after you have moved and settled in...
2007-01-25 05:44:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it is hard to find a parking space. they have a great bus train system though.
2007-01-25 05:41:55 · answer #7 · answered by cawillms 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may want one but you can take the cabs or subways but you do need to be careful
2007-01-25 05:40:53 · answer #8 · answered by knowssignlanguage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont need it if you need the money more.
try not to sell it if you can because it will limit your lifestyle.
2007-01-25 05:39:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you need to go some place.........
2007-01-25 05:40:37 · answer #10 · answered by Max 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋