when to buy last year's car?

jennypennypincher

I'm looking to buy a subaru crosstrek in the coming 6 months. The color I want is only available in the 2019 & 2020 models, and I'm also looking for the Limited trim as well as moonroof/HK sound package.

It looks like there is no real strategy on getting a good deal for this vehicle, as it seems pretty popular, but is there any benefit to waiting a few months into the year?

I'm also open to buying this car used, but so far the list prices for lightly used 1-2yo crosstreks are basically the same as new.

Would I likely have better luck negotiating used car prices over new car prices if we're talking about basically the same car? and very light use? (not a fleet vehicle, no accidents, under 15k mi say)

Feels like I just have expensive taste! But if anyone has tips on how to best approach this purchase it would be greatly appreciated.

kyfdx

jennypennypincher said:

I'm looking to buy a subaru crosstrek in the coming 6 months. The color I want is only available in the 2019 & 2020 models, and I'm also looking for the Limited trim as well as moonroof/HK sound package.

It looks like there is no real strategy on getting a good deal for this vehicle, as it seems pretty popular, but is there any benefit to waiting a few months into the year?

I'm also open to buying this car used, but so far the list prices for lightly used 1-2yo crosstreks are basically the same as new.

Would I likely have better luck negotiating used car prices over new car prices if we're talking about basically the same car? and very light use? (not a fleet vehicle, no accidents, under 15k mi say)

Feels like I just have expensive taste! But if anyone has tips on how to best approach this purchase it would be greatly appreciated.

It looks like there is no real strategy on getting a good deal for this vehicle, as it seems pretty popular,

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