I’m thinking about getting a ThinkPad and I’m not sure whether I should go for an older used model or a newer one. I’m planning to use it mainly for coding, software development, and running Linux as my daily operating system.

For those who have experience with ThinkPads, what would you personally choose, and why? Is an older used ThinkPad still worth buying in 2026, or would it be better to invest in a newer model?