A lot of people think too rigidly to accept that some people could really benefit from owning a car. For me it's a much tougher decision because the costs are

A lot of people think too rigidly to accept that some people could really benefit from owning a car. For me it's a much tougher decision because the costs are much higher due to mandatory both-ways insurance being required. I basically can't afford to have both savings and a car where I live. Damn shame though, because I would benefit immensely from having a light truck (something the size of a Hilux). If I want to bring handguns to a range, the law basically requires that I own an automobile. If I want to get construction materials or inexpensive/exotic Korean groceries, I need an automobile. Your estimate for the cost of owning your vehicle is actually considerably lower than just having a public transit pass for that same year where I live.