My friend most definantely will not obtain the car for purposes of
commuting, acknowleding the cons mentioned above. He will use the
train, however, he is interested in the overall experience of
commutting that I am sure many Londoners share that are working in
Oxford.

Again, he would like to live in London, however, he is trying to
evaluate if its worthwhile the commute, or just its better to move up
to Oxford and then go to London for the weekends.

Thank you!