Glastron GTS200 BR vs Thunder Jet 185 Explorer: 5-year value retention (74% vs 74%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Glastron GTS200 BR holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Glastron GTS200 BR comes out ahead, holding about 74% of its value versus 74% for the Thunder Jet 185 Explorer. Over the first five years the Glastron GTS200 BR loses roughly $11,828 while the Thunder Jet 185 Explorer loses about $8,633 — a gap near $-3195.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Glastron GTS200 BR sheds about 5% in year one versus 7% for the Thunder Jet 185 Explorer. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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