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Is My Car Really Worth $1,000/Month?

I just did the math and realized my car is costing me nearly $1,000/month between payments, insurance, gas, and maintenance. That’s a huge chunk of my budget. Now I’m seriously debating if it’s time to go car-free — maybe switch to biking, public transport, and the occasional Uber/Lyft. Here’s what I’m thinking: ✅ Potential Pros: Big monthly savings Fewer impulse food stops (it’s way easier to grab fast food with a car) Health boost from biking/walking more No more parking stress or repairs ❌ But the Cons: How would I get my dog to the vet in an emergency? Transit isn’t always reliable Winter could be rough without a car Groceries, errands, and life in general would need more planning I know plenty of folks have made the switch and survived — maybe even thrived — but I’m torn. Anyone here go car-free and never looked back? Or regretted it? Would love to hear your real pros and cons, especially with pets involved. #FrugalLiving #CarExpenses #BudgetLife #GoCarFree #MoneySavingMoves #PetOwnerLife #rFrugal