"Traffic Woes Prompt Frustrated Driver to Reassess Fast Car Dreams A 30-year driving veteran is speaking out about the harsh realities of city traffic, particularly in the rapidly growing areas of Tennessee. With the influx of transplants following the COVID-19 pandemic, once-suburban neighborhoods have transformed into congested hubs, making it nearly impossible to reach even moderate speeds. The driver, who recently justified purchasing a fast car, is now questioning whether the thrill of speed is worth the frustration of navigating bumper-to-bumper traffic, where a 42-minute commute for just 8 miles is a common experience. As urban sprawl continues to change the face of once-quiet communities, drivers like this frustrated Tennessean are left wondering if the benefits of owning a high-performance vehicle are outweighed by the costs of city driving."
Been driving 30 years this year and I finally was able to justify getting a fast car from a financial standpoint. where I live has been so popular post COVID with transplants that all I do is sit in bumper to bumper traffic and it's a challenge to even get up to the speed limit on most roads. It took me 42 minutes today to go 8 miles. I'm frustrated because I may as well drive a prius at this point. I feel like I missed my window of opportunity to have a fast car and enjoy it. It's not what I expected and driving a manual is stop and go kinda sucks after a while. My area of Tennessee used to be more Suburban, but with all the developments in the last 10+ years, and worse in the last 5+, it's just a ton of people and slow left lane drivers now. submitted by /u/BondGoldBond007 [link] [comments]