In many regions, especially suburban or rural regions, _a_ car is a necessity, yes. That doesn't mean it has to be an expensive car though. Many Americans make

In many regions, especially suburban or rural regions, _a_ car is a necessity, yes. That doesn't mean it has to be an expensive car though. Many Americans make awful decisions around their cars. We had this thread five months ago: Borrowers Are Going Underwater on Car Loans (wsj.com) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=21505748