One thing for sure — in the USA ( unlike in most other countries, except maybe Canada or Australia, or perhaps if you live in the New York City and surrounding area), YOU CANNOT SURVIVE WITHOUT A CAR !
In Asia for instance, cars are not necessities. In the USA, without a car, it would be like your legs are being cut off.
Most families need to maintain more than one car.
*THAT* is additional expense most people in the world can do without.
Exactly. Even if they have 2 incomes, a couple should not need 2 cars. Last time I looked up the street, the bus was still running its usual route. Does everybody now think they’re too fine to hop a bus?
“One thing for sure — in the USA ( unlike in most other countries, except maybe Canada or Australia, or perhaps if you live in the New York City and surrounding area), YOU CANNOT SURVIVE WITHOUT A CAR !”
I call BS. I have “survived” just fine without a car for the last few years. No, I don’t live in NYC or Chicago. I never take public transportation and I live in an area with all 4 seasons. It is tough about 1 month a year, but otherwise it is no big deal.