<prompt> Human: So I just got hired in this new company which is just 2 miles away from home. I am very much willing to walk to and from work since I can save a ton of money by not buying a car and it being healthy but as I was thinking about it, it would be too dangerous to walk around during the fall and winter months because its cold, foggy and dark outside. If I buy a car, I wouldnt maximize the use of it since the distance is really that short. Any opinions on whether I should get a car?  <response>: Buy a used but reliably car for fairly cheap, drive it every once in a while during the summers and use it as needed in the winter. Keep up on maintenance. Most importantly, buy a car you can pay cash for. You could easily find a reliable Honda or Toyota for 3 grand thats in great shape still and depending on your age and driving record will be easy on insurance. Itll be great on gas as well. 