[AnotherUnixGeek]

A buyback of emissions-cheating cars was one solution Volkswagen offered in federal court Thursday

Some car owners pay to modify their cars to evade emissions regulations, in the hope of getting better performance. Why would they take up VW's offer - so they can end up with a car of comparable value which doesn't perform as well as the car they have now?

[headstamp 2]

If the owner doesn’t opt for either, will his car be confiscated?

I think it will be all buybacks. (Who would want a car with lower performance after dealer mods?) VW can then send them to foreign countries.

[norwaypinesavage]

"Why would they take up VW's offer - so they can end up with a car of comparable value which doesn't perform as well as the car they have now?"

To get a check for $5,000. I think it's a bad choice in the long run, but it's a big temptation for some, for instant gratification.

[11th Commandment]

You make a good point... the modifications that some owners made were basically tuning to the European performance. My son is an owner and is thinking about getting the fix plus $5K, then getting the modification to wipe the fix.

[Red Badger]

State and possibly Federal Laws may compel them to whether they want it or not, one way or the other. Their cars may be worthless as trade-ins if not ‘repaired’.......................................

[Clay Moore]

I would take the 5K and spend it on a good tune and upgrades!