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lauren · 10-13-2009, 07:26 PM

Is owning a car in new york city a smart decision. The only reason I would want to buy a car is for weekend escapes, would probably never use it during the week. Any recommendations?? thanks

CityGuy · 10-14-2009, 12:07 PM

I would rent a car if your only going to go away for an occasional trip. If you plan on leaving nyc every single weekend then you may want to consider buying a pre-owned car as having it in new york will definitely cause some damage. Go as cheap as possible too.

PaullyInNYC · 11-24-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CityGuy

I would rent a car if your only going to go away for an occasional trip. If you plan on leaving nyc every single weekend then you may want to consider buying a pre-owned car as having it in new york will definitely cause some damage. Go as cheap as possible too.

I completely agree Lauren! Cars in New York are not meant to last a very long time. NYC has some really bad pot holes that can damage a car in an instant. The cab drivers are nuts and I would personally never want the responsibility of parking a luxury car anywhere in this city.

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lauren Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 306	Having a car in nyc Is owning a car in new york city a smart decision. The only reason I would want to buy a car is for weekend escapes, would probably never use it during the week. Any recommendations?? thanks

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10-14-2009, 12:07 PM	#2
CityGuy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 2,259	I would rent a car if your only going to go away for an occasional trip. If you plan on leaving nyc every single weekend then you may want to consider buying a pre-owned car as having it in new york will definitely cause some damage. Go as cheap as possible too.