So, it would seem, the 2017 model is coming shortly code named G01 to replace the existing F25 design. Since new model year comes out in April / May we are only 5-6 months from being able to purchase the new car.
One would wonder, should you buy the 2016 or wait until 2017? This decision is very personal for sure but here are my thoughts. Note this is coming from someone who has already put a deposit on a factory ordered 2016.
Here are some things to note:
1) There is evidence that the differences will be relatively small and incremental. The best indication of this is to look at the details on the new 3 series. It is likely the X3 will share the same base as this car and changes will be similar. In styling the differences are subtle but good. Interior is only a minor change. The biggest change is the 40i engine. This adds a welcome 20 HP but it's not a game changer by any means.
The X3 will likely also have the 40i engine. I would love the engine but I'm not sure I want to wait 6 months for it plus we need to deal with the other downside.
2) New car lines are notorious for worse reliability. They need to work out the kinks as they ship the first cars. It's not until about the third model year that things stabilize. The facelift year gives them a better opportunity to iron out all the issues. So, catching a car at the end of it's model lifetime is actually much much more reliable.
Resale is hard to predict but if the 2016 model year is demonstrably more reliable than the 2017 then this should make up for some of the new aspects of the 2017 model year. I suspect the difference in resale may be more minor than you think. At any rate, I hope to keep the car for at least 7 years, so these would be minor for me at any rate.
Anyway, that's my thoughts but I would be interested in other opinions.
One would wonder, should you buy the 2016 or wait until 2017? This decision is very personal for sure but here are my thoughts. Note this is coming from someone who has already put a deposit on a factory ordered 2016.
Here are some things to note:
1) There is evidence that the differences will be relatively small and incremental. The best indication of this is to look at the details on the new 3 series. It is likely the X3 will share the same base as this car and changes will be similar. In styling the differences are subtle but good. Interior is only a minor change. The biggest change is the 40i engine. This adds a welcome 20 HP but it's not a game changer by any means.
The X3 will likely also have the 40i engine. I would love the engine but I'm not sure I want to wait 6 months for it plus we need to deal with the other downside.
2) New car lines are notorious for worse reliability. They need to work out the kinks as they ship the first cars. It's not until about the third model year that things stabilize. The facelift year gives them a better opportunity to iron out all the issues. So, catching a car at the end of it's model lifetime is actually much much more reliable.
Resale is hard to predict but if the 2016 model year is demonstrably more reliable than the 2017 then this should make up for some of the new aspects of the 2017 model year. I suspect the difference in resale may be more minor than you think. At any rate, I hope to keep the car for at least 7 years, so these would be minor for me at any rate.
Anyway, that's my thoughts but I would be interested in other opinions.
A post-purchase rationalization of 2016 model
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