Excel 2172 CAT SC vs Princecraft Sport 177: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Excel 2172 CAT SC holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Excel 2172 CAT SC comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Princecraft Sport 177. Over the first five years the Excel 2172 CAT SC loses roughly $5,507 while the Princecraft Sport 177 loses about $10,370 — a gap near $4,863.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Excel 2172 CAT SC sheds about 20% in year one versus 7% for the Princecraft Sport 177. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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