Confused as to what to buy - brand new, refurbished

I got my first Apple back in 2009. And still have it. It is a 15 inch MacBook Pro. However, it not does not hold its charge, the charger is giving up the ghost, the keyboard is very worn and it "timesout" alot and "crashes" quite a bit. Time for a new one I think and keep this as a back-up.
But that is where I get confused. I am not sure whether to go for an older refurbished Macbook Pro or a new one. I want the 15 inch screen and a MacBook Pro. I don't do any major graphics on it, it is used for my work but that basically consists of emails, general internet surfing and a few documents and spreadsheets (usd Office in the past on this current Mac). I would like something quick. I don't store too much on the Mac, mainly photos, emails, some documents. I have not used the 250 GB of storage this one has, and could and will give it a good clear out.
So at the moment my choices are:
Brand new from apple - the Retina model with 16 GB RAM, 256 GB flash drive, 2.2 i7 Ghz processor with the turbo boost but its £1599
Or could go for an apple refurbished one - there is an October 2013 model, 8 GB Ram, 256 GB flash, 2.0 Ghz with turbo boost for £1189
Or there is an Apple MacBook Pro MC975BA 15 inch retina display, 16 GB, 256 GB SSD for £1149, a 2012 model I think from a third party seller. But this does not have the turbo boost, not the new flash storage, although not sure this makes any difference to me for what I want it for. But does have the 16 MB RAM. But its not from Apple.
Or could go for older refurb ones for around £700 to £800 and some have more hard drive capacity up to 500 GB...........mapleuk do quite a lot.
Any thoughts. I am not a computer person particularly so its all a bit over my head but understand more RAM will make much quicker, the Retina display just gives better graphics and not sure I would notice the difference or even need this........
I know I could get things updated but at the moment don't really have time to do this as we don't live near an apple store and we are leaving to go abroad fairly soon.

I have purchased three refurbished MBPs from APPLE and I feel it is an excellent option. Warranty, Applecare and telephone support is identical with a 'new' one.
That will not be the case with one from a third party seller. You will have to balance the cost differential in order to determine if the refurbished is worth it.
You perhaps should consider the costs to upgrade your current MBP. Installing the maximum amount of RAM with a SSD might be a good option and keep the financial outlay to a minimum.
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