[jgalt212]

> Or at the very least, if you value your walkable commute that much, then why the hell do you need $10K/yr in luxury car expenses?

Have you ever tried to carry one or more toddler car seats to a rental agent? Even The Rock would balk at that task.

In any event, I appreciate all your counterpoints, but I'd prefer to hear counterpoints from current/former Manhattan parents than a logician without on the ground experience.