Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Bay vs Lowe FM 160T: 5-year value retention (83% vs 83%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Bay holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Bay comes out ahead, holding about 83% of its value versus 83% for the Lowe FM 160T. Over the first five years the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Bay loses roughly $2,542 while the Lowe FM 160T loses about $2,275 — a gap near $-267.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Alumacraft MV 2072 AW Bay sheds about 3% in year one versus 3% for the Lowe FM 160T. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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