Excel 1751V4DGB vs Yamaha FX HO: 5-year value retention (75% vs 75%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Excel 1751V4DGB holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Excel 1751V4DGB comes out ahead, holding about 75% of its value versus 75% for the Yamaha FX HO. Over the first five years the Excel 1751V4DGB loses roughly $2,226 while the Yamaha FX HO loses about $4,335 — a gap near $2,109.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Excel 1751V4DGB sheds about 5% in year one versus 16% for the Yamaha FX HO. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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