u/No-Breakfast3064

GM my Lyriq peeps!

Coming to end of the Summer of 2024 phenomenal lease on my 2024 Emerald lake luxury 1 beauty. Not going to buy mine( $55k residual) but have the opportunity to get same car except light grey interior with $18k miles for about$45k. The payment increases by $300 over what I am paying now.

Question- Besides the obvious- “it’s a new car”. Is there an advantage of buying a 2026- same trim over the 2024 ? Difference in payment about $400 ( $800 vs $1200) . $1200 is a bit of stretch for me financially .

Not a car enthusiast, I just love the car!!

Prefer 1.80 to ~ 2.15 ct . Modified over Brilliant but open to either.