I agree and my situation in regards to Uber/public transportation is the same. People who say a car isn't a necessity in America, have likely never lived out of a big city. I live in a rural area (not quite USDA definition), where the closest store is 12mi one way. It's a convenience store/gas station. The grocery store is 3mi more up the road. I have kids, animals, and somewhat of a small hobby farm (chickens, garden, etc).

It is an absolute necessity for me to have a car and all the costs that entails. I'd rather give up my cell phone than the car.