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Originally posted by Jimi James:
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Originally posted by Desert_Rat:
[b]I use the opposite logic on the first year vehicles. They can also be better because after that initial launch, the auto makers look for ways to cut costs on the model.
Though that may be true, I think most of the problems that arise are faults that can only come about once some real use and wear and tear happens. Electrical glitches, computer programming problems, fit and finish. There's a reason the Xterra now has a strip under the wind deflector, for instance, and that only early models had rear hatch rust issues, etc... oh, and that early square headlight problem wink

Not that other problems don't come up with some of the changes that are made from year to year, they're just not as fundamental as they are in the beginning. And you usually pay a premium for new models as well - especially on highly sought new models, the demand is high and your bargining power is reduced.[/b]
My theory is combined with both of yours...

Buy the earliest model used. That way you get the big dog with the bugs worked out! Not to mention a fraction of the cost. [ThumbsUp]