Originally Posted by Dave Cutter

I myself went (completely) car free for a period decades ago. Of course there were environmental concerns.... but my main objective was to keep life and spending modest. I saved (meaning put into a saving account) a lot of cash walking to and from work and carrying my lunch. I also enjoyed the effort and I enjoyed my connection to the weather and changing seasons.

I never saw my choice as surviving. But I don't get the impression that everyone feels the same (thread title).