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Originally Posted by Aronis
8k more for brand new....what is to debate? I could see if it were 20k diff or even 15k, but sounds like the CPO is a bit pricy!
Mike
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If budget is not an issue, and all options are equal I would lean towards the 18.
On one hand you get the 18 LCI goodies, including new i drive. I'm ok with a 17 or 18, but not a 16 due to 1st year production plus the smaller i drive screen. YMMV.
From a financial perspective: I would estimate these cars depreciate about 12% annual for the first 3 years. So while you pay more up front for the 18, you will get more money back when you sell. 2 model years old would be about an 8k difference. Keep in mind the longer you keep the car the smaller the gap becomes.
Plus who knows what has been done to the used one - break in, alignment needs, etc.
I'm in a similar position but a 17 vs. 18. I'm really torn. About a $4k difference plus a 6 week wait. Add the 17 has MPE on it, that could be a $6k spread. As I tend to flip cars frequently, I'm leaning towards the 17. But ask me tomorrow and I will want the 18. LOL. First world problem.
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