Cougar South Bay 200 Z LP FO vs Yamaha AR 190: 5-year value retention (79% vs 79%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cougar South Bay 200 Z LP FO holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Cougar South Bay 200 Z LP FO comes out ahead, holding about 79% of its value versus 79% for the Yamaha AR 190. Over the first five years the Cougar South Bay 200 Z LP FO loses roughly $5,316 while the Yamaha AR 190 loses about $9,168 — a gap near $3,852.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cougar South Bay 200 Z LP FO sheds about 4% in year one versus 14% for the Yamaha AR 190. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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