Hannigan American Legend vs Yamaha SMAX: 5-year value retention (77% vs 77%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Yamaha SMAX holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Yamaha SMAX comes out ahead, holding about 77% of its value versus 77% for the Hannigan American Legend. Over the first five years the Yamaha SMAX loses roughly $867 while the Hannigan American Legend loses about $794 — a gap near $-73.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Yamaha SMAX sheds about 5% in year one versus 0% for the Hannigan American Legend. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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