PRO: You can drive where you want to, when you want to (grocery shopping, tanning/getting nails done, eating off campus, going home for the weekend, etc).
CON: Gas can add up.
PRO: Parking is close and convenient to the dorms.
CON: Careful where you park, because parking permits and tickets can also be costly.
PRO: Sober driving your friends around is easy.
CON: People will ask you for rides (or to borrow your car) a lot…be clear with yourself and others about how often you want to do so.
PRO: You can use your car for extra storage when your dorm room gets too cramped.
CON: The incessant snow in winter months can be tough to deal with.
PRO: Driving home is easier and less stressful than trying to find a ride.
CON: Not many options for car repair.
PRO: Road trips are made easy (Syracuse, Lake Placid, and Montreal are all within driving distance)!
Ultimately, it is up to you (and/or your parents) to weigh the benefits and downfalls of having your own car on campus. Overall, at SLU a car is not an absolute necessity, given that everything one needs to get by is provided here on campus!