I'm not sure why you are downvoted, as everyone is entitled to their opinion. I kind of agree with both sides, but the people suggesting train rides forget tha

I'm not sure why you are downvoted, as everyone is entitled to their opinion. I kind of agree with both sides, but the people suggesting train rides forget that the train doesn't stop in front of your house, and doesn't leave when you want it to. And taking an extra luggage with you is a pain. Owning a car gives you so much more freedom in your life that few people who can afford it willingly don't own one. For a few years I did try the rental model, but it was so much hassle that I couldn't bear it any longer. I'm usually on the go every other weekend. I used to live in Greenwich, and while I had a bike for commuting, on the weekends the car was the only way to get OUT of the city within a reasonable amount of time and get back again. It was still a pain, as pretty much any journey started by getting to the M25 first, then driving on it to some extent, making the smallest journey a 30-40 minute minimum. It didn't help that South London is pretty much an impassable barrier by car (takes so much time that it's not worth it). And Greenwich even has the A2 and the (constantly clogged up) Blackwall Tunnel, so it is one of the better areas of London regarding car ownership. On the other hand, I never understood why anyone would want to drive into the City, that really makes no sense, and I fully support the congestion charge.