Eclipse 25FB vs Merhow 8M1442: 5-year value retention (55% vs 55%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Eclipse 25FB holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Eclipse 25FB comes out ahead, holding about 55% of its value versus 55% for the Merhow 8M1442. Over the first five years the Eclipse 25FB loses roughly $34,391 while the Merhow 8M1442 loses about $50,619 — a gap near $16,228.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Eclipse 25FB sheds about 11% in year one versus 29% for the Merhow 8M1442. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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