Ever since I saw how bad the infestation of cars is in the streets all around me, I just don’t find the idea of buying my own car very appealing anymore, in my small and dense town, every new vehicle on the street is a problem when the streets are tight and people already double park in many spots.
However, I do drive around my parents cars when I need to cause public transit here isn’t the best but I try to utilize it as much as I could.
Nevertheless, long gone are the times when I used to watch YT chaneels like carwow and hoping that I get to own the cars that I see, I can maybe compare my resentment towards buying a vehicle to the idea of buying cigarettes or alcohol to someone who quit either, a silly comparison but I hope it gives you an idea.
I found myself feeling forced to move out of my closest city. Three years later, I finally caved and bought a car. I have been miserable ever since.
If you don’t absolutely have to, do not buy a car. See if using taxi services and electric bike would cost less for the same result. Look at how often you would use it and how much distance you do with it. I would also maybe direct your attention to mopeds if you live in an extremely car dependant area. They are loud and a bit obnoxious, but at least they’re cheap, don’t use as much fuel, can easily be maintained by yourself and don’t take up a whole street’s parking. My years of owning one were some of the best of my life.