Car manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to improve their vehicles, and while advancements are likely to increase your enjoyment of owning a new car, technology is often glitchy.
Just because a certain model or option has been discontinued doesn’t mean the inventory magically dries up. Instead, dealerships do everything in their power to get these models off their lots to make room for a new wave of vehicles that are on their way.
A major reason to avoid a first-year car is that you may miss out on later improvements, including ones that increase the vehicle’s reliability.