Wow, this thread!
Our household income is north of 200k but I would rather eat out every night than spend $1,000 a month on a car, or go fun three European trips then spend $1,000 a month on a car, or save for retirement and spend $1,000 a month on a car.
I already explained the reasons for living in a big city. Although now with work at home it's going to be harder to justify ...