Cougar South Bay 180 Z LP FO vs Yamaha AR250: 5-year value retention (78% vs 78%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cougar South Bay 180 Z LP FO holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Cougar South Bay 180 Z LP FO comes out ahead, holding about 78% of its value versus 78% for the Yamaha AR250. Over the first five years the Cougar South Bay 180 Z LP FO loses roughly $5,235 while the Yamaha AR250 loses about $16,975 — a gap near $11,740.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cougar South Bay 180 Z LP FO sheds about 4% in year one versus 12% for the Yamaha AR250. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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