Hi, Neal here, I authored this analysis. I totally get you. I love driving. M3 is the ultimate driving machine (tm). But sometimes I prefer to do other things. Selling my car let's me drive when I want to and ride when I want to. I've found my correct ratio is 1% driving, 99% other things. Each person will have their own ratio.
Car culture is huge thing. I just bought an Audi S3, and derive pleasure whenever I hit the throttle.