Hurricane FD 236 vs Yamaha EX Deluxe: 5-year value retention (78% vs 78%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Hurricane FD 236 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Hurricane FD 236 comes out ahead, holding about 78% of its value versus 78% for the Yamaha EX Deluxe. Over the first five years the Hurricane FD 236 loses roughly $7,208 while the Yamaha EX Deluxe loses about $2,265 — a gap near $-4943.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Hurricane FD 236 sheds about 4% in year one versus 7% for the Yamaha EX Deluxe. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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