One very important and unmentioned fact is that (at least in Southern California, where Irvine is located), the vast majority of people have to drive quite a ways to work every day. When I lived in Southern California, the closest job I ever had was 35 miles away. Now, with the price of gas, those people are really going to be hurting! (Thank God I got out of there 9 years ago!)
Got the 1st brand new car of my life in 02. Who was president then?
Still have it.