Real freedom would be to not have to deal with the burdens of car ownership. Ideally, I would much rather not have a car for my daily trips, and rent one when the need arises.
I enjoy not having to drive for daily tasks, but being able to put a big Costco haul in your trunk is undeniably nice, a lot of outdoor recreation is (and can only be) practical with a car, and car renting is in a sorry state right now. It’s a pain in the ass and in the wallet, if you like to take trips on the weekends.