Female friend says any guy over 30 without a car is a "red flag". I cannot brain this level of delusion

A social-media style rant centers on dating preferences tied to car ownership in Singapore. The writer describes a dinner in Tanjong Pagar, where a 32-year-old friend said that any man over 30 without a car is a “red flag,” arguing it suggests low drive, ambition, and inability to provide. The article counters that Singapore’s Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices and broader costs make car ownership expensive, citing entry-level sedan estimates of $150k to $180k and a down payment around $50k, along with monthly expenses that could total roughly $2,000 to $2,500. It also notes public transport availability and claims the friend herself does not drive, using bus travel. The piece frames the debate around financial literacy versus perceived “low effort” when arriving by MRT or ride-hailing.