What does "Late Model" mean????

[VaSteve]

When watching TV, they refer to cars as "late model" I always assumed that meant recent, maybe like "latest model." But usually the cars are old and not the latest model. So I thrust my question among the vast experience contained herein and ask you guys.



Thanks!
Steve

[RickM]

I always thought it was relatively new car...as new enough to get a loan for (6-7 years in some cases???).

For the older cars maybe it means youngest for that generation. I've usually seen newer cars though when this term was used.

[speeder]

Depends on whether you are buying or selling, all of these terms are relative.

And everyone has relatives.

[B D]

I thought it meant the car was produced towards the end of the production run for that year or was the newer version of a car model.

Example: I bought a late model Ford Explorer so it does not have the early Firestone tires on it.

[VaSteve]

OK, then I really don't fee dumb for asking.
Then again I've asked other stuff I should really feel dumb for!!

[cegerer]

In terms of 911's??? "Late Model" is anything after 1973. -- Curt

[VaSteve]

Just in terms of cars in general. I was wondering if there was a true definition. On the news the other night the had an piece saying that they were looking for guys in a "late model" Nissan Altima. The photo they used was a 1995 model.

[Moneyguy1]

Umm...A fashon Queen who recently passed away?