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Old 01-30-2021, 10:52 PM
 
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I'm relocating there from arizona but need to sell my car. I don't think it will survive the winters considering there are a small handful amount of issues. But in arizona you NEED a car because everything is far it's a very big city. I'm wondering if you need a car in des moines...or could I survive a bit without one? How are the buses and transportation?
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Old 01-30-2021, 11:24 PM
 
Location: San Francisco, Calif.
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Tgirl (does that mean what I think it does?) a car is all but required in Des Moines outside of the downtown area as far as I know. Can’t you use the money to get another one when you get to Des Moines?
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Old 01-31-2021, 12:17 AM
 
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Yes but I am curious because I may not be able to get one right away. And I may be shipping my current vehicle.
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Old 01-31-2021, 12:22 AM
 
Location: San Francisco, Calif.
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Yes but I am curious because I may not be able to get one right away. And I may be shipping my current vehicle.
Why is a tgirl moving to Iowa? Lol. Sorry if tgirl means what I think it does, I am also one, and I couldn’t wait to leave!!
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Old 01-31-2021, 12:43 AM
 
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My name starts with the letter t....
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Old 01-31-2021, 12:47 AM
 
Location: San Francisco, Calif.
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My name starts with the letter t....
At least you’re moving to Des Moines and not Davenport!!
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Old 01-31-2021, 08:27 AM
 
Location: Sioux Falls, SD area
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Des Moines, like nearly all cities with size in the midwest, is very spread out. Example being Sioux Falls, SD where I'm at. It's larger in square miles with only a 200,000 population than the other SF you may of heard of, San Francisco.

You WILL need a car to get around. Unless your current car is a pure junker, I'd seriously consider driving it to Iowa. ESPECIALLY if it's front wheel drive which is very necessary when driving on the all to often ice on the roads that Des Moines gets.
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