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I ordered my 2015 85D with AP1 with only 10k miles yesterday as opposed to ordering a new 60D with AP2. I struggled with this decision for a couple of weeks.
My decisions came down to this:
1) For the same money, I was getting a faster car, better range, nicer interior trim, pano roof and power liftgate in the CPO car compared to AP2.0 and maybe more comfortable seats in a new 60D. AP 2.0 is unproven so far and there is a lot of debate in the forums about how comfortable the new seating is. From what I've read, CPO cars with very low mileage are delivered practically brand new. I don't think I will feel like I am getting a used car.
2) I will be paying less interest now as I will finance less and not have to wait for a tax credit.
3). If your worried about depreciation, the worst thing you can do is buy a new car. This goes with every car manufacturer. My CPO car was a 100k car a year ago and I am now getting it for 72k. Need I say more?
4) Like a lot of people in this forum, I am in the technology field, and when buying gadgets or electronics, I always try to buy the latest and greatest. I'm the type to buy the nicer 4K tv as opposed to the 1080p. Sometimes, this comes at a cost of being on the cutting edge with newer technologies that take years to pan out. For a 70k purchase, I didn't want to take that risk. Being patient sometimes does pay off with technology. I am sure AP 2 will be amazing and better than AP1, but it could take awhile for it to show its merit. Do you want to pay while waiting? Or enjoy something proven for less money?
My decisions came down to this:
1) For the same money, I was getting a faster car, better range, nicer interior trim, pano roof and power liftgate in the CPO car compared to AP2.0 and maybe more comfortable seats in a new 60D. AP 2.0 is unproven so far and there is a lot of debate in the forums about how comfortable the new seating is. From what I've read, CPO cars with very low mileage are delivered practically brand new. I don't think I will feel like I am getting a used car.
2) I will be paying less interest now as I will finance less and not have to wait for a tax credit.
3). If your worried about depreciation, the worst thing you can do is buy a new car. This goes with every car manufacturer. My CPO car was a 100k car a year ago and I am now getting it for 72k. Need I say more?
4) Like a lot of people in this forum, I am in the technology field, and when buying gadgets or electronics, I always try to buy the latest and greatest. I'm the type to buy the nicer 4K tv as opposed to the 1080p. Sometimes, this comes at a cost of being on the cutting edge with newer technologies that take years to pan out. For a 70k purchase, I didn't want to take that risk. Being patient sometimes does pay off with technology. I am sure AP 2 will be amazing and better than AP1, but it could take awhile for it to show its merit. Do you want to pay while waiting? Or enjoy something proven for less money?
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