Avalon Ambassador RJ 2585 vs Manitou 27 RFW SHP: 5-year value retention (69% vs 69%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Avalon Ambassador RJ 2585 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Avalon Ambassador RJ 2585 comes out ahead, holding about 69% of its value versus 69% for the Manitou 27 RFW SHP. Over the first five years the Avalon Ambassador RJ 2585 loses roughly $24,408 while the Manitou 27 RFW SHP loses about $24,953 — a gap near $545.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Avalon Ambassador RJ 2585 sheds about 6% in year one versus 8% for the Manitou 27 RFW SHP. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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