Gulf Stream 321TBS vs Merhow 8316 RWS BAR: 5-year value retention (54% vs 54%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Gulf Stream 321TBS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Gulf Stream 321TBS comes out ahead, holding about 54% of its value versus 54% for the Merhow 8316 RWS BAR. Over the first five years the Gulf Stream 321TBS loses roughly $16,490 while the Merhow 8316 RWS BAR loses about $53,274 — a gap near $36,784.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Gulf Stream 321TBS sheds about 9% in year one versus 22% for the Merhow 8316 RWS BAR. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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