I've been using IBM/Lenovo Thinkpads since the mid 1990's. I cannot have a laptop without a Track point. So I either get a Lenovo or a Dell Lattitude.
I replaced my again Thinkpad X1 Carbon (gen 1) with a Thinkpad X1 Carbon (gen 6). There are some serious sales on Lenovo right now.
You might also look at the Dell Outlet. Some are brand new, some are customer returns, some corporate over-runs, some refurbished and some scratch-n-dent.
https://www.dell.com/en-us/dfh/shop/dell-refurbished/cp/outlet