Dusky 278 Cuddy Side Steering vs Excel 2072VSC: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Dusky 278 Cuddy Side Steering holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Dusky 278 Cuddy Side Steering comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Excel 2072VSC. Over the first five years the Dusky 278 Cuddy Side Steering loses roughly $21,450 while the Excel 2072VSC loses about $5,001 — a gap near $-16449.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Dusky 278 Cuddy Side Steering sheds about 24% in year one versus 20% for the Excel 2072VSC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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