Life for me is easier without a car. Sometimes a car might be convenient, but 99% of the time a car makes my life more difficult for a number of reasons. If a person sets up their life properly and is happy with less and with "doing less", then owning a car is a huge burden. My car-free lifestyle allows me to afford taking up to 6 months off each year to bike tour or just enjoy life in New Orleans.

I know you were not addressing me personally. Just thought I would chime in. I could easily afford a nice car. I don't like spending my money that way. Or having yet another master to care for (my house already owns me). Pretty simple.