[wizofaus]

If you're somebody who's happy to stay based in a low density suburban area for all your daily needs (i.e. no regular travel to a downtown/ inner urban area) then I'd agree, it's pretty hard to see the advantages of forms of transport other than a car, particularly if you don't find walking a meaningful/enjoyable form of exercise. But obviously not everyone fits into that category, yet still live in cities that are largely built on the assumption you'll travel everywhere by car despite the disadvantages.