Gas, gas, gas
This one is pretty obvious – gas prices over the last decade or so have skyrocketed, and buying a tank is about equivalent to half a month’s rent at this point. Hybrids can only save you so much, so think about avoiding the pain at the pump altogether. And while we’re talking about costs, let’s not forget insurance payments, repairs, tolls, parking meters…you might as well just start burning your money as soon as you make it.

Being the designated driver
You want to have a fun night out with friends, but the inevitable dilemma arises. Who is going to bite the bullet and drive the obnoxiously drunk crowd around for the evening, while dutifully sipping on diet Cokes the whole time? Guess what? If you don’t have a car, your name isn’t even in the mix! And if nobody has a car, everyone gets a fun night, courtesy of your friendly neighborhood taxi driver or the nearest public transportation.

Traffic
Just think of the time, aggravation, and creative cursing you would avoid if you never had to drive in traffic again. No more honking horns and suicidal taxi drivers to deal with, or suffering from increasing panic as you watch the minutes tick down to a meeting from which you are still a good 15 miles away. Plus, just think of the pedestrian bliss if you didn’t have to cross yourself every time you tried to pass through a busy intersection.

Car dealerships
People who work at car dealerships have become the epitome of sleaze, as they’re always trying to rip you off to make the biggest commission. Add in the general headache of the buying process – credit checks, wiring money, etc – and you’re much better off avoiding it in the first place.

Shoveling yourself out of a snowbank
If you live in a snow-prone climate, you know the headaches that come with a doozy of a blizzard. But one of the worst has to be the seemingly limitless mound of snow that has completely covered your car, thanks in part to the street-clearing trucks that buried you. Instead of taking the two hours to get yourself free (only to repeat the process the next week), just skip it and take the train!

Parking
Ah, yes, parking. One of life’s never-ending struggles seems to be maintaining good parking karma so you don’t end up 20 blocks from your destination, paying some kid $50 to watch your car so nobody breaks in while you’re having dinner. It goes without saying that parking is always in high demand, but imagine breaking out of the line of cars cruising around the block dozens of times in search of the perfect spot and instead mocking them mercilessly from the comfort of the sidewalk.

Easy exercise
Instead of sitting on your butt to get from point A to B, you end up walking/biking/unicycling/hover boarding to your destination! Not only do you get to burn calories outside of a soul-sucking gym (most likely filled with meathead lunks who only want to gym-timidate you), but you get to take a moment and smell the roses!

Depreciation
As soon as you drive your newly purchased car off the lot, it’s just decreased in value at least 20 percent. You’ll never see that money again, unless you manage to find some patsy who wants to pay way above sticker price for no reason. Even if you go to sell a car that is scratch free with under 5,000 miles on it, you’ll end up sorely disappointed by your sale.

Better organization
Without a car, you’re forced to plan your day out better, and chances are you’ll end up spending less time (and money!) on frivolous things. Just think, every time you’re in the grocery store, you’ll be forced to remember that every purchase you make is about to be lugged home on your shoulder, so you’re much less likely to make frivolous buys.

Oh yeah, and the environment
Pollution, and all that jazz.