Ah, Paris, oh la la
aterpster: couldn't agree more, I hate the rides (and the prices) in NYC AND in Paris. Leaving NYC at evening rush hour is a nightmare on the street and in JFK (EWR is a bit better, LGA not much).
And there are some experiences on a trip to Paris as a student I do certainly not share (very nice ones though). Envying you for that view onto the city though.