<prompt> Human: I own a jetta sportwagen tdi that has a factory installed emissions cheat device. Its an awesome car but making 475 payment every month is not. I love the car but the car was an emotional decision. The buyback is essentially offering me some financial forgiveness for that decision. I plan to sell the car back, pay off the loan, and take the 6 I will have left over and put that down on a 2014-2016 Corolla or a 2015-2016 Civic. I can potentially get a 200 a month lower payment or just pay them off and not have a payment. Either way Ill have a significantly lower cost per mile.The lesson I learned is that while having a fun, new, sporty car is nice having an reliable car they are bad financial investments and the fun wears off when youre making payments on a loan that is significantly more than what the asset is worth. Future self dont be stupid, just get the car that gets you to work. If you want something to impress people go get a Rolex instead...  <response>: A 2016 Civic is pretty fun and sporty btw. At least with the upgraded engine. 