> Anecdotally, I have managed to "exist" for the past four years without owning a car I've managed to do so my whole life ;) But when someone says that a car

> Anecdotally, I have managed to "exist" for the past four years without owning a car I've managed to do so my whole life ;) But when someone says that a car is necessary I think it's always implied that they are talking about the US. I don't think most educated people think that you need one as much in every other country.