On topic: My Peugeot 505 SR doesn't have ABS, and it was a luxury car in 1991... :S I dont find it necessary for the city. Wet surfaces and snow are another thing to worry about.
My Tacoma doesn't have ABS and its a 2002 pretty much fully optioned out. Can't say I miss it. But if I would like my next car to have it just in case.