Eclipse 23FIB vs Imperial X145: 5-year value retention (65% vs 65%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Eclipse 23FIB holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Eclipse 23FIB comes out ahead, holding about 65% of its value versus 65% for the Imperial X145. Over the first five years the Eclipse 23FIB loses roughly $18,847 while the Imperial X145 loses about $44,325 — a gap near $25,478.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Eclipse 23FIB sheds about 7% in year one versus 30% for the Imperial X145. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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