Dusky 227V vs J C Spirit 262: 5-year value retention (70% vs 70%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Dusky 227V holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Dusky 227V comes out ahead, holding about 70% of its value versus 70% for the J C Spirit 262. Over the first five years the Dusky 227V loses roughly $13,912 while the J C Spirit 262 loses about $8,263 — a gap near $-5649.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Dusky 227V sheds about 28% in year one versus 6% for the J C Spirit 262. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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