G3 18 SC vs Polar Kraft 165 SC: 5-year value retention (76% vs 76%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Polar Kraft 165 SC holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Polar Kraft 165 SC comes out ahead, holding about 76% of its value versus 76% for the G3 18 SC. Over the first five years the Polar Kraft 165 SC loses roughly $4,067 while the G3 18 SC loses about $8,382 — a gap near $4,315.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Polar Kraft 165 SC sheds about 5% in year one versus 11% for the G3 18 SC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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