Cobalt CS23 vs Howard Custom 25 Bullet Closed Bow: 5-year value retention (59% vs 59%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Cobalt CS23 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Cobalt CS23 comes out ahead, holding about 59% of its value versus 59% for the Howard Custom 25 Bullet Closed Bow. Over the first five years the Cobalt CS23 loses roughly $47,343 while the Howard Custom 25 Bullet Closed Bow loses about $65,508 — a gap near $18,165.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Cobalt CS23 sheds about 18% in year one versus 8% for the Howard Custom 25 Bullet Closed Bow. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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