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Maybe a fully depreciated older car is best for the OP. Sometimes you can drive one of those for a couple of years and then sell it for close to what you paid.
I am not sure the alternative the OP seems to be considering is any better than buying the 23 he has looking at. Wait 2 years, buy the new model and suffer significant new car depreciation over the first 3 years.
Just buy what you like and what makes you feel comfortable and enjoy it. In the last 15 years, I have bought 3 CPO BMW, 1 new BMW and 1 new Porsche, and like the 2-3 year old CPO from a value perspective. But my needs and concerns may differ from those of other people. I don’t covet the new models or feel anxious about owning a car out of warranty (I maintain/repair the cars myself), and usually keep cars for a long time.
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