Avalon Catalina Platinum RJ 2585 vs Montego Bay ST8524 BR Deluxe: 5-year value retention (61% vs 61%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Avalon Catalina Platinum RJ 2585 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Avalon Catalina Platinum RJ 2585 comes out ahead, holding about 61% of its value versus 61% for the Montego Bay ST8524 BR Deluxe. Over the first five years the Avalon Catalina Platinum RJ 2585 loses roughly $17,778 while the Montego Bay ST8524 BR Deluxe loses about $15,695 — a gap near $-2083.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Avalon Catalina Platinum RJ 2585 sheds about 8% in year one versus 25% for the Montego Bay ST8524 BR Deluxe. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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