Blue Wave 2000 CC vs Sportsman Open 212 CC — Depreciation Comparison

Blue Wave 2000 CC vs Sportsman Open 212 CC: 5-year value retention (63% vs 63%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Blue Wave 2000 CC holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Blue Wave 2000 CC comes out ahead, holding about 63% of its value versus 63% for the Sportsman Open 212 CC. Over the first five years the Blue Wave 2000 CC loses roughly $18,745 while the Sportsman Open 212 CC loses about $44,264 — a gap near $25,519.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Blue Wave 2000 CC sheds about 11% in year one versus 33% for the Sportsman Open 212 CC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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