Living in central London I do not need a car to get around. I commute to work using the London Underground, and I have to say, it is the most unhappy time of my day to be a part of that system. I've lived in Tokyo for five years and have never been annoyed at public transport there, but after one year of London I've had enough. I'd gladly move to an open and wide space where I could get around by car. Unfortunately there is no such place in the UK (or anywhere in Western Europe) that offers sufficient employment options. Cars, public transport, it's a mixed blessing really.