Quote Originally Posted by Argentra View Post
Well, there are plenty of alternatives to cars out there. Scooters or Motorcycles use a lot less gas, then there's good ole' public trans. And, the old standby of walking. That's what we do since I can't drive and my BF doesn't want to learn.

And, never forget the old fashioned car pool!

I'm weird, I know... but I think that cars aren't worth all the expense and trouble for a little bit of convenience that is shrinking daily! What with rising gas and insurance prices, traffic problems, and other terrible things connected with motor vehicles, not to mention the high price of even obtaining and keeping a vehicle, it's just not worth it.
It's debatable about whether it is worth it or not. It all comes down to personal finance and the value that you put on convenience. If the value you put on it is less than it costs then you shouldn't drive. If it is more then you should drive. It's all just up to what people think it is worth to them.

There are many people here who will drop several grand on a snake. My first car was 800 dollars. Add in insurance and gas and those two could come out equal.