Wasn't New York City More Grimey In The 80s & 90s In Constrast To Now

[ksteezy]

Keep it real tho...having that car in those cold winter days is something the wife has to be happy about....

 

[ksteezy]

If I did not have a car, I would have no fewer options. Period. I would be able to go where I want, when I want regardless.

If it gives YOU more options, congrats.

Yeah at an added inconvenience....sometimes major, sometimes minor.

 

[harlemtothebronx]

Insurance rates living in the city are ridiculous. That's the only thing holding me back right now.

 

[the nomad]

Keep it real tho...having that car in those cold winter days is something the wife has to be happy about....

Nah my wife doesn't complain, she likes to stroll the city with hot Starbucks in hand, if it's that cold, if you know the subway system you can walk underground to your destination.
There's so much life down there. Parties, stores, music, just hanging out. Gives your wife something to do instead of ragging and you can't escape cause you STUCK, in YOUR car.

My wife wanted to get rid of our vehicles, there serve no purpose, we're much happier. We're in the HEART of it all, we don't have to commute or plan. I'm literally 10-20 mins from everything.
 

 

[illphillip]

Have you ever had to shovel a car out of it's space? Cool little workout but I'd rather be doing something else.

Again, you're missing so much here. I don't have a garage in my crib. So it's either pay like $600-700 a month or park on the street.

I refuse to pay that for parking and so does she. That money is better spent elsewhere.

The distance from where we may park around my apt. is the same as the distance to the subway. I live in a nice neighborhood. People got money. But everyone still parks on the street. So it's a dogfight.

Still gotta do that alternate side of the street ****. In the cold. In the snow.

So it has it's disadvantages. And it's not as convenient as you think for EVERYONE. Again, if it works for you, cool.

 

[illphillip]

If I did not have a car, I would have no fewer options. Period. I would be able to go where I want, when I want regardless.

If it gives YOU more options, congrats.

Yeah at an added inconvenience....sometimes major, sometimes minor.

But the car also adds inconveniences. Look at what I wrote above.

What's the added inconvenience of car picks me up at my door, takes me to LGA, and I get on a plane to DC?

It might be the same distance to Hertz as it is to where our car is parked.

Get over it son. There are pros and cons to both and one can either take it or leave it based on how it suits their lifestyle.

Why is that so difficult for you to accept?

 

[ksteezy]

Lmao @ the thought of anyone being STUCK in their car.....that doesn't even make sense...I get that their are things to experience by strolling the city...unfortunately I enjoy those in small dosages and when I want to, not becuse I'm forced to enjoy them on my daily commute...but that's my personal preference, grew up in this city so I'm not really wowed by what it has to offer anymore..

 

[ksteezy]

Have you ever had to shovel a car out of it's space? Cool little workout but I'd rather be doing something else.

Again, you're missing so much here. I don't have a garage in my crib. So it's either pay like $600-700 a month or park on the street.

I refuse to pay that for parking and so does she. That money is better spent elsewhere.

The distance from where we may park around my apt. is the same as the distance to the subway. I live in a nice neighborhood. People got money. But everyone still parks on the street. So it's a dogfight.

Still gotta do that alternate side of the street ****. In the cold. In the snow.

So it has it's disadvantages. And it's not as convenient as you think for EVERYONE. Again, if it works for you, cool.

Well that's understandable and has been brought up plenty of times....and if you read what I've written I completely understand that if you live in NYC and feel a car is an inconvenience, noone can argue that...this however excludes, north of 90th street...plenty of parking there...and definitely excludes the heights...lol

 

[illphillip]

I'm North of 90th my man. It ain't as simple as you think.

 

[ksteezy]

But the car also adds inconveniences. Look at what I wrote above.

What's the added inconvenience of car picks me up at my door, takes me to LGA, and I get on a plane to DC?

It might be the same distance to Hertz as it is to where our car is parked.

Get over it son. There are pros and cons to both and one can either take it or leave it based on how it suits their lifestyle.

Why is that so difficult for you to accept?

I'm just the other side of the coin...why is ThAT so hard for you to understand....

@ "get over it"

 

[Peep Game]

I am still puzzled as how a car can be a burden, unless you get financially strapped at some point.

 

[paulprince3730]

Honestly what is this pride people have in bad neighborhoods?...I wish my beloved BX wasn't half the dump it is.....wish some of that Brooklyn Gentrification would somehow reach my borough.....dudes taking pride in the ghetto make no sense...nothing to be proud of bros...lol

Lol yes we know how bad you want to be part of that crowd bro

 

[ksteezy]

I'm North of 90th my man. It ain't as simple as you think.

So you basically dealing with the same issues as anyone living in any other borough that drive are dealing with...meh...small price to pay for those couple of days your wife needs the time to move around freely then....

My wife lived around Yankee stadium...dealing with traffic around there and lack of parking due to the courts and the games, I still viewed it as nothing compared to cab fees, and time wasted in public commutes...once again not trying to argue with you, just my take on it.

 

[illphillip]

I am still puzzled as how a car can be a burden, unless you get financially strapped at some point.

Because it's a logistical issue for the amount of actual use you get out of it. Parking is really the headache. It can be either it's difficult to find inexpensive parking. And it's expensive otherwise.

My wife has literally spent 1 full hour looking for parking in our neighborhood after work. I tell her to just put it in a lot for the night but she refuses.

But the car also adds inconveniences. Look at what I wrote above.

What's the added inconvenience of car picks me up at my door, takes me to LGA, and I get on a plane to DC?

It might be the same distance to Hertz as it is to where our car is parked.

Get over it son. There are pros and cons to both and one can either take it or leave it based on how it suits their lifestyle.

Why is that so difficult for you to accept?

I'm just the other side of the coin...why is ThAT so hard for you to understand....

@ "get over it"

It's not hard for me to understand. If you've read, I've said the car fits YOUR lifestyle. No argument there.

You out here putting up corny jpgs and talking about what my wife must be happy about in the winter.

Apparently she's more of a trooper than you are

 

[the nomad]

I am still puzzled as how a car can be a burden, unless you get financially strapped at some point.

Street cleaning in the morning, theft, bumper scars, parking in your neighborhood (ON YOUR OWN BLOCK), congested traffic, sitting in traffic, finding parking in the city $30+ dollars. Tunnels, gas station drama, pedestrians etc...

It's not about being strapped for cash, New York City has a public transportation system that WORKS. Why not take advantage of it? It's cheaper and more entertaining than being cramped in a car for hours. When you ride can take minutes.

 

[ksteezy]

Lol yes we know how bad you want to be part of that crowd bro

What the crowd with some class, positive and less criminals?...yes bro, definitely.

 

[ksteezy]

Street cleaning in the morning, theft, bumper scars, parking in your neighborhood (ON YOUR OWN BLOCK), congested traffic, sitting in traffic, finding parking in the city $30+ dollars. Tunnels, gas station drama, pedestrians etc...

It's not about being strapped for cash, New York City has a public transportation system that WORKS. Why not take advantage of it? It's cheaper and more entertaining than being cramped in a car for hours. When you ride can take minutes.

Lies....besides traffic I have none of those issues...waiting for parking is equivalent to waiting for a delayed train...I rather be stuck in my car than in a crowded train with the smell of piss in the air....one can argue both sides really...I just see more pros than cons to owning a car and I'm in a household with 2.

 

[illphillip]

I'm North of 90th my man. It ain't as simple as you think.

So you basically dealing with the same issues as anyone living in any other borough that drive are dealing with...meh...small price to pay for those couple of days your wife needs the time to move around freely then....

My wife lived around Yankee stadium...dealing with traffic around there and lack of parking due to the courts and the games, I still viewed it as nothing compared to cab fees, and time wasted in public commutes...once again not trying to argue with you, just my take on it.

North of 90th and Yankee stadium are not the same

I don't know what issues anyone else is dealing with. I'm only speaking on my own experiences.

She's already said if she gets a job at a University (her next step), where she doesn't have to travel to different locations in a single day, she's ditching the car.

 

[ninjahood]

 

 
word, not for nothing, if you live in manhattan, its VERY RARE that you need any sort of car, and i got my license early in my youth and other then

driving 5 blocks to da nearest lounge, or smashing some bunzz & a away game at her crib in west bubble **** in da BX, i never needed it.

only reason im copping a whip now is i need a new hobby now that my kicks game is tapering off.

and really not for nothing, if you in manhattan, there's pretty much zero reason to go to brooklyn, queens, or da bronx to do anything other then visit family...all

da stores are right around my area.

 Ninja you one of them dudes? Wasting all the city's fire hydrant water washing your whip just to pull up to the merengue joint two blocks away in something clean?
 

 

[illphillip]

Street cleaning in the morning, theft, bumper scars, parking in your neighborhood (ON YOUR OWN BLOCK), congested traffic, sitting in traffic, finding parking in the city $30+ dollars. Tunnels, gas station drama, pedestrians etc...

It's not about being strapped for cash, New York City has a public transportation system that WORKS. Why not take advantage of it? It's cheaper and more entertaining than being cramped in a car for hours. When you ride can take minutes.

waiting for parking is equivalent to waiting for a delayed train..

I don't know where you live, but this is ******g ridiculous to me

Hell no. I've never waited for a train for 45 min-1 hour. Are you waiting for a locomotive somewhere?

I already said it's taken that long to find a spot in our neighborhood.

You out here talking crazy

 

[ninjahood]

Guess NTers like to get that cardio in more than I thought...I for one enjoy the comfort of my car, having the choice of public vs driving depending on day, location and time of travel...I shoot weddings and portraits all over NY...last thing I want is to commute with all my photography gear, I like being able to leave my house 5 minutes before my shift and still make it on time, ninja you have accessibility to alot of things, which to be honest I do as well, but we have complete different views on things...I like to go out and explore new neighborhoods, restaurants, parks, etc....I like being able to google or yelp some place and hop in my car and drive for a bit...as opposed to getting so comfortable in my own neighborhood that I only go to places my feet can take me, I sued to do that at 17 with my boys, just walk aimlessly around the hood...not about that life no more.

ummm thats da absolute best thing about NY, its walk ability....why do you think there's so many thriving small businesses (mom& pop shops) with no sort of

online presence? foot traffic.

 

[ksteezy]

I don't know where you live, but this is ******g ridiculous to me

Hell no. I've never waited for a train for 45 min-1 hour. Are you waiting for a locomotive somewhere?

I already said it's taken that long to find a spot in our neighborhood.

You out here talking crazy

Has no problem walking 2-3 blocks to nearest train station, wants to only park directly in front of apt building...

Hey man I get it, it can be tough...the worst I've gotten ANYWHERE in NY is in Gerard Ave during playoff time...other than that if I go into NYC north of 90th I'm driving, because parking is never an issue...even if I have to walk a block or two from my space to my destination, which is a rarity, guess I've always gotten lucky...or you just suck at being aggressive and being quick with the pedal...get your New York on bro...I can picture you being like my wife/mom...they MEVER FIND PARKING IN THE CITY, I get behind the wheel and find a spot within 10 minutes.

 

[the nomad]

Lies....besides traffic I have none of those issues...waiting for parking is equivalent to waiting for a delayed train...I rather be stuck in my car than in a crowded train with the smell of piss in the air....one can argue both sides really...I just see more pros than cons to owning a car and I'm in a household with 2.

Lies, those trains are so clean you can eat off the floor, it sounds like you're trying to justify your own insecurities about wanting both worlds, the city experience but the suburban comfort of a slower pace. It's understandable, I've been there. It's just I live in the city for business purposes, so does my wife. We talked about this before, the burbs are for 40+
couples with children looking to settle down.

I'm no where near 40 and barely 30. Who can I relate to out there? I don't like older suburban couples, they always end up hitting on us, trying to swing. We tried to set up play dates for our kids which turns into interviews for swinger parties.

We're just not into that.

 

 

[illphillip]

I actually moved back to NY from Miami because I hated having to drive everywhere. And parking out there is EASY. Hated traffic.

Plus I felt isolated going from door to car, to location, back to car, to home. Highway travel doesn't lend itself to spontaneity.

I'd at least like the option. But more often than not, I'll take the option to hop on the train or walk. Even in the snow. A little cold won't hurt.

 

[ksteezy]

Lies, those trains are so clean you can eat off the floor, it sounds like you're trying to justify your own insecurities about wanting both worlds, the city experience but the suburban comfort of a slower pace. It's understandable, I've been there. It's just I live in the city for business purposes, so does my wife. We talked about this before, the burbs are for 40+

couples with children looking to settle down.


I'm no where near 40 and barely 30. Who can I relate to out there? I don't like older suburban couples, they always end up hitting on us, trying to swing. We tried to set up play dates for our kids which turns into interviews for swinger parties.


We're just not into that.


 

Say wut?...I'll pay you to see you lick an nyc train with confidence.....that's disgusting and the biggest reach in this thread so far..most trains are plain disgusting.

And bro I get it, you are an out of towner who settled in the city, I was raised here...I don't feel the need to be in the middle of the action, when I can have the choice to reach it easily in my free time.