My older son just had the car we bought him in 2001 towed away, before he moved into his first house. It just couldn't be fixed anymore. He lives in "close in" suburb, with a bus stop on the corner. His wife has a car (a Honda) that's like 25 years old, it was her grandfather's, hardly driven, and it sat for 3 years while she lived in NYC. This works only because she is a general manager in a restaurant, and works different hours. He takes the bus or rides to work. He is starting a new job on the 5th and will be working from home for while until the company gets an office (he's the first employee in Boston). They don't seem to mind, but I wonder how long it will last. Also, I had the occasion to drive their car 2 weeks ago and it feels terrible to me. But, it's been well maintained, so it should last awhile, as it doesn't have very many miles on it. They are frugal, so it should be interesting. Frugal, but like to go out, etc. DS is talking about a Smart Car, which I think would be terrible in the winter, given they have to park on the street.