<prompt> Human: I am currently working abroad, spending 34 of my time in another country using a rental car paid by my employer. By the end of this year I will have used my car for only 12-15 weeks.My current car is worth 10.6k and I can buy a new, cheaper one for 8.4k or a 2-3 year old for 7.5. Both have similar maintenance costs and fuel efficiency, but the cheaper one is a compact one vs the midsize I currently have. I would put my profit in a long-term savings account.I just ran some numbers, considering a 4 yearly depreciation, 3.5 price inflation, and 12 interest rate of my savings account.. and the 5 year NPV of not doing this -7.5k vs going forward with it 1.4k has left me considering this as a viable option, but I am not sure if I am missing some costsassumptions that might skew this analysis either way. What else should I consider in my analysis? Would this be a wise decision? Is saving 7.4 over 5 years worth going from a car I am comfortable with, to a car that will have just the basic stuff?PS. single, cant use ubercab while in my hometown because I live in a remote location with no access to either privatepublic transit.Assistant: If youre planning on saving then yes switch to the compact car as it also drains less fuel than a SUV Human: Its not an SUV. I am driving a Mazda 3 and I would change it for a Chevrolet Spark.  <response>: Definitely dont trade a Mazda 3 in for a Spark. 