I will take the bolded portion one step further and say that probably an equal number of people or even more people can't really afford a car at all.
I think cars are a huge money trap for low income people. Insurance, repairs, gas and a car payment? That is a lot of money. These people only have a car because in a lot of places if you don't have a car you just can't get around. Some jobs won't even hire you if you don't have a car. These aren't delivery jobs. Just normal jobs that are concerned with your ability to show up if you don't have a car.
A while back I made a thread about being car poor. No one seemed to be on my side about it, but I still think it is a real thing.
Car poor is absolutely a thing....where I lived in Kansas....it was absolutely necessary to have a car.....often you get into a... I need a car for work.....i work to pay for my car
Hmmmmm a while back.....no support....I get that....people never really are able to look outside self....hey if I can afford a car so can you.....now a few years later....more people are car poor......hence...now they see it
The cash for clunkers thing kinda gutted the used car market....as does some laws and insurace policies...
Lets not even get started on the insurance racket
Child care....even worse.....yeah put them welfare moms to work
Well....who has kids....young women....the jobs most young people get.....suck.....or at least are energy level.....well when clear 140 bucks a week after childcare....tell about depressing....why bother
Oh yeah cause I need that money to get gas so I can drive to the good pantry