Originally Posted by
AltheCyclist
Usually, I'd suggest to keep it because well, it's not a huge cost. However, your mention of stuff like student loans might be better use of the money tied to the car. Seems like more of a financial planning decision than a biking call.
I have car-light life and enjoy it - I almost always ride bike but I keep a car for some trips that are almost impossible to do via bike (e.g. getting to the Airport). In SoCal, a big city, it's probably likely you won't have similar problem.
The fact of the matter is that if you have a car, you will probably use it for something.
If you don't have one, you will happily make due with what you have. Cabs have been fantastic at getting me to the airport and back home. Plus, I don't have to worry about or pay for parking.