Eclipse 35GSG vs Merhow 8M1644: 5-year value retention (54% vs 54%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Eclipse 35GSG holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Eclipse 35GSG comes out ahead, holding about 54% of its value versus 54% for the Merhow 8M1644. Over the first five years the Eclipse 35GSG loses roughly $69,355 while the Merhow 8M1644 loses about $52,580 — a gap near $-16775.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Eclipse 35GSG sheds about 14% in year one versus 23% for the Merhow 8M1644. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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