Gulf Stream 236RL vs Palomino By Forest River SS 550: 5-year value retention (45% vs 45%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Gulf Stream 236RL holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Gulf Stream 236RL comes out ahead, holding about 45% of its value versus 45% for the Palomino By Forest River SS 550. Over the first five years the Gulf Stream 236RL loses roughly $23,924 while the Palomino By Forest River SS 550 loses about $12,376 — a gap near $-11548.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Gulf Stream 236RL sheds about 40% in year one versus 29% for the Palomino By Forest River SS 550. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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