Driving into Technology

So I recently got my first iphone. Until now I was using a flip phone and there was a brief stint in time where I had no cell phone at all. Since my new phone capabilities have become a part of my life, I also decided to sign up for facebook and instagram. I thought, why not just embrace the lifestyle? So far it's been around a month and I've been thoroughly enjoying it. I have reconnected with a couple friends that I have not spoken to in years, and have upped my communication with others that I have only spoken to occasionally in the past. I feel as if I have expanded my friendship circe and support system. Geography is not as much of an obstacle. I can be a part of these people's lives, whom I love so much.
As far as instagram goes, I have mostly been using it as an artistic documentary of my sporadic art projects. I enjoy having a portfolio of my creations and watching it grow. I enjoy having friend who also value their creative outlets as they like and comment on my artwork. It's like my own private gallery.
I still don't completely understand the point of twitter, doesn't really interest me. Pintrest annoys me because I always see photos on google images that I want to click on and then they won't me look unless I sign up. I hate being coerced, but I understand that it's a superficial feud and perhaps one day I'll decide to join as well. For now I think I have enough on my plate. Which brings me to the other technological change in my life.
It's not quite a recent advancement in the human life, but definitely one in my own small one. I am about to purchase my first vehicle. The idea of owning my own mode of transportation is really a lifestyle change for me. I'm not sure how it's going to go. I tell myself that I will still walk to work, which I'm sure I will, as it is across the street. But there are times I need to go somewhere after work in which case would I walk to work and then walk home to my car? These are the thoughts going through my head.
I feel morally conflicted as I have been very much a part of the bicycle culture before this. Bicycle culture is innately linked with environmental protection and a "nose turned up" attitude toward motor vehicles. I have a couple of old friends from the city whom were quite shocked when I even mentioned that I thought I might like to own a car.  Of course, they live in the city, which is extremely easy to navigate via bicycle or public transportation.
I'm looking forward to my freedom. I'm curious about having such a financial burden and how I will survive once I will again have the expense of rent in addition to the expense of a car (as I am currently house-sitting). I am curious how I will cope with the biggest financial burden that I have ever experienced. It is an adventure. At least I can always sell it, as it is a Subaru which is extremely coveted in mountain towns. That is my saving grace.
More later on the adventures of owning a car...