How many cars do you own?

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Just one. An old 1994 Mazda 323 Astina, the kind with the pop-up lights. A lot of it needs fixing/respraying due to it being parked out in the Australian sun for two years.

Plus I need new engine mounts and brakes. It's never-ending.

0, I don't even have a drivers licence, still just a permit...I've just been waiting till I can possibly afford any kind of vehicle to upgrade from the permit to a licence just don't see the point in doing so before I can even afford a car.

it is recommended that you get the license while you can. it serves also as an ID should such be required.

I have two of the 3-cylinder cars built from Mk II Suzuki Swifts and sold by GM to beat CAFE taxes in the early 90s. I'm driving the automatic 4-door now, but I used it to find a 5-speed coupe I'm fixing up to get even better mileage. They are just modern enough for easy starting, etc, but simple enough to fix at home, as well as being about the only thing available under a ton in weight. This year, I built a camper interior that fits either model, and would let me stay in the car for days of rain and still emerge ready for a job interview.
I think that all land vehicles that weigh more than their average payload are an abomination, so my other vehicle is a prototype velomobile, and I may build a motorized version. The biggest innovation in them is an integrated frame and suspension system that the big companies are still struggling toward. https://www.compositesworld.com/columns ... le-history
I also own two bicycles. One I bought new in '77, and now have over 100,000 km on it. The other is a collectible electric bike I use for rough roads, and may restore to work with power again.
I had a car as a "go away present" from my father, but used only a bicycle for much of my adult life. By ignoring status cues, I now drive economical, reliable cars for less than $200 PA for parts and depreciation. However, I still have to ride the bike on useless errands to stay healthy. I miss the integrated exercise of bike commuting.

None. I want one though. I don't have enough income right now ...

I don't own a car, I just use Uber or I rent a car from a discount rental site vroomvroomvroom.ca I can get a car rental for like $40/day. My Capitol one card covers the insurance free. Each time I rent I get a different car that is one year old or newer, much better than any car I would be able to afford. I don't go out that much but it is nice to not be locked into insurance and car payments.

If you go first thing in the morning when the rental car place opens they often dont have the car you ordered and paid for so they give you a free upgrade to a more expensive car. Enterprise even pickd you up and drops you off and they are usually the cheapest.

How many do you need?

I have one, a 2009 Honda Civic. That was when I won a 5 year contract with the military. I wanted something that would be reliable and long lasting. And what do you know? It is! It is great that it doesn't have the internet & all that comes with cars these days. How do you drive with all that distraction?

I lease a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. It's a very "basic" car. No "internet."

my '97 CRV [mom gave it to me when she passed] is as basic a car as can be, but it gets me from point A to B with a minimum of fuss. but I still would love to test-drive a Citroën DS.

I have a 2002 Grand Marquis which I will drive into the ground and then buy another one. Due to problems with my grip, I cannot use the steering wheels on more modern economy cars. I occasionally have to rent a car while this one is being fixed, but that is way cheaper than buying new or new/used. And, as natural plastic said, occasionally I'll get an upgrade. Last time I got a BMW and everyone was fawning over it and it didn't drive any better than my GM.