Gulf Stream 257RB vs Gulf Stream 284QB: 5-year value retention (47% vs 47%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Gulf Stream 257RB holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Gulf Stream 257RB comes out ahead, holding about 47% of its value versus 47% for the Gulf Stream 284QB. Over the first five years the Gulf Stream 257RB loses roughly $23,659 while the Gulf Stream 284QB loses about $35,829 — a gap near $12,170.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Gulf Stream 257RB sheds about 40% in year one versus 41% for the Gulf Stream 284QB. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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