Are Model-Year Closeouts a Good Buy?

Depending on your tastes and needs, buying an outgoing model just before it’s replaced by a new one can be a good deal. But holding out for newer versions has its own rewards.

It’s not exactly Christmas come early, but automakers have gotten a flying start this year on model-year blowouts. At dealerships around the country, 2007 models are being hustled off the lots to make room for the incoming 2008s...
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kart1 - 8/20/2007 1:39:50 PM

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Depends on your situation, if you want a car for basic transportation or would like to save some money then it is a good buy (even though new models may be better it will be more expensive). If you want a premium model and aren't that influenced by what price that specific model may be then waiting for the newer model may be better. Of course some cars in the past have had worse designed exteriors versus the previous ones for example the E39 compared to the E60 (The E60 isn't that bad but it doesn't look as good as the E39).

BMW4me4ever - 8/20/2007 3:36:38 PM

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What models are those? BMW doesnt do that, nor does Mercedes, nor does Lexus ... Jaguar could believe it. Why would a manufacturer want to offer big discounts on a brand new model, unless they think that it wouldnt sell unless they do? O6Gs300 arent you the same person that thinks it is wrong for a manufacturer to charge for metallic paint? lol