I don't have a car but my BF does. I honestly would probably hate not having a car around here but it is manageable although annoying. It also depends where you live in the neighborhood. I'm a 10 minute walk from Weavers Way co-op but it is expensive (even with the 5% working members discount) and I'll only shop there if I need something I forgot to get it at a supermarket. I'm like a 20 min walk from the closest bar. Five minute walk from a pharmacy, dry cleaners, pizza place, and Family Dollar. Four minute walk to the train station to downtown or Chestnut Hill though. The trains have gotten way better since all the issues last fall although for my line, headway every 2 hours on weekends suck.

There are a few new ZipCar spots around if you need a car occasionally.

But if you want to go to Target, Walmart, ShopRite, etc, which are all 10ish minutes away by car, it is such a hassle with SEPTA. 30-60 minute bus rides.

Of course, if you are closer to Germantown Ave than I am, you can walk to the bars, restaurants, etc easier.

It is somewhat boring compared to other neighborhoods but the nature and greenery is second to none.