In most of the US, not having a car at all places you in a severe hardship. Public transit is usually underfunded or scarce. Daily life needs extra planning, ef

In most of the US, not having a car at all places you in a severe hardship. Public transit is usually underfunded or scarce. Daily life needs extra planning, effort, and time. So a car may be purchased based on pure utility, or for uncommon but plausible capabilities, or for luxury or status.