Havoc 1860 DB vs Smoker Craft 172 Ultima — Depreciation Comparison

Havoc 1860 DB vs Smoker Craft 172 Ultima: 5-year value retention (68% vs 68%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Havoc 1860 DB holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Havoc 1860 DB comes out ahead, holding about 68% of its value versus 68% for the Smoker Craft 172 Ultima. Over the first five years the Havoc 1860 DB loses roughly $3,745 while the Smoker Craft 172 Ultima loses about $10,125 — a gap near $6,380.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Havoc 1860 DB sheds about 9% in year one versus 27% for the Smoker Craft 172 Ultima. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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