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[quote=Anonymous]Before I married and had DS, I lived in Dupont Circle 2 blocks away from metro, and I STILL drove everywhere.  For me, the truth was that driving is just way more fun and convenient (if you know your parking).  You can control the temperature, the sound, the smell, have all your non-essentials with you without lugging a big purse, etc.  I can't even fathom using a subway with a baby in tow.  I mean, I know people do it, but it seems to be a great hassle.  On weekends metro runs very infrequently.  The other thing people don't tell you is that is it not all that cheap, and if you have to drive+park at the metro+metro, then you may as well just drive.  So my prediction is that if you can drive, you'll drive. Even if you live in the city.

However, it IS true that houses walking distance to metro hold their value better, so if resale is important, go for it.  Our house is a mile away from future Silver Line, and I like it.  Am I likely to walk a mile to the station every morning? No freaking way.  But the realtors will like it. [/quote]

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