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I’m not sure how to ask this question so I’ll try it this way?

If you find a well kept 2000 Newell with all its records, it looks great and an inspector gives it a thumbs up. Is there any reason to look for something newer?

I just started looking at 2000 to 2005 and is there a reason to look for a specific year? Or is newer generally better? Better engine, transmission, known fault corrected etc.

Great question with no good answer, IMHO.  Newer is wonderful but parts availability/obsolescence is always tricky and the more electronics play into the picture the more difficult the newer machines will be to maintain.