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jac1304

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Buy a 2020 and save money or wait for a 2021?
 

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I vote for a 2020. While the 2021 might be a nice redesign, I would be concerned with first model year issues - especially early in the model year.

Once upon a time, I bought a new Honda Accord sedan. It was the first one of the new model redesign that my local Honda dealer received. It was so bad, that Honda sent a crew and management staff to the dealer here in Virginia from the plant in Marysville, Ohio.

Lesson learned — buying a first year model, especially early in the production run can be risky.

Good luck which ever way you decide.
 

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My take is they got alot of the bugs out from about 18 up in the platform, took them 3 years, probably will take 3 more years to get it out of the new one. I know the 21 is alot of eye candy but I am not sold on 80k worth of substance myself. If you had to buy new, find the loaded 20 denali or premier, get a big discount with 0% and smile. If used, a 2 year old one is almost half price, and get certified and its like a new car, with warranty. The values on used market are down right now due to the rona.
 

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Lots of great trucks/SUVs out there. Go look around. Grab something for a couple years and then come back and get the 2023 GM once the bugs are worked out if you’re so inclined. I’d never buy a first year nor a last year.

Why not a last year version if the price is right? I understand first year teething concerns, but do not understand the issue with the last model year of a generation.
 

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Why not a last year version if the price is right? I understand first year teething concerns, but do not understand the issue with the last model year of a generation.
I just don’t like spending new car money on something that was designed almost a decade ago.

I also don’t like driving a “new car” off the lot and passing by the new model.
 

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There always is going to be something newer/better. I’m one to keep my cars 8 to 10 years. If you want the latest car then do a 2 year lease but comes at a higher cost. It’s all personal preference. There is no one size fits all. I have a friend who gets a new car every year. He is not loyal to a brand. He wants the latest and greatest. Cost is no issue to him. Boggles my mind.
 

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There always is going to be something newer/better. I’m one to keep my cars 8 to 10 years. If you want the latest car then do a 2 year lease but comes at a higher cost. It’s all personal preference. There is no one size fits all. I have a friend who gets a new car every year. He is not loyal to a brand. He wants the latest and greatest. Cost is no issue to him. Boggles my mind.
You have no preference between the very first and very last model years?
 

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