If I purchase something that provides a capability for a given period of time, there is precisely zero reason why I should not think of it as a fractional cost per use. And there are many reasons why I find it a useful thing to do.
I have no idea why this should be controversial.
> I used to live in Seattle and Portland
Your actual claim is you prefer living the car lifestyle somewhere non-urban. Good on you, but irrelevant to me.
And you don't get any input.
If I purchase something that provides a capability for a given period of time, there is precisely zero reason why I should not think of it as a fractional cost per use. And there are many reasons why I find it a useful thing to do.
I have no idea why this should be controversial.
> I used to live in Seattle and Portland
Your actual claim is you prefer living the car lifestyle somewhere non-urban. Good on you, but irrelevant to me.