Probably not if plan to live and go around the city, parking is not that easy in downtown. I don't own a car, and don't know that many friends that own a car.

Probably not if plan to live and go around the city, parking is not that easy in downtown. I don't own a car, and don't know that many friends that own a car. You get around with BART, MUNI, Lyft, Uber, taxis, biking & walking. Usually I only need a car when visiting South Bay, and then I take Zipcar.