Lowe Stinger 188 vs Tidewater 2500 Cstm Carolina Bay: 5-year value retention (78% vs 78%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Lowe Stinger 188 holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Lowe Stinger 188 comes out ahead, holding about 78% of its value versus 78% for the Tidewater 2500 Cstm Carolina Bay. Over the first five years the Lowe Stinger 188 loses roughly $8,349 while the Tidewater 2500 Cstm Carolina Bay loses about $17,262 — a gap near $8,913.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Lowe Stinger 188 sheds about 15% in year one versus 4% for the Tidewater 2500 Cstm Carolina Bay. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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