I live in the middle of the Jordaan. And while waiting for a permit (about 2-3 years, but we live in the area with the longest waiting lists) we could park the

I live in the middle of the Jordaan. And while waiting for a permit (about 2-3 years, but we live in the area with the longest waiting lists) we could park the care somewhere within a 10-15 minute tram/bike ride. Which is not a big deal if you use the car about once a month. Neither is taking 5 minutes to find a parking spot. All of these are a small price to pay for the convenience of not needing a car 99% of the time. Parking is not that big an issue in Amsterdam in general compared to many other major cities. Largely because few people are stupid enough to use a car when a bike or public transport will do...