Mako 18 LTS vs Yamaha VX C: 5-year value retention (73% vs 73%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Mako 18 LTS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Mako 18 LTS comes out ahead, holding about 73% of its value versus 73% for the Yamaha VX C. Over the first five years the Mako 18 LTS loses roughly $9,519 while the Yamaha VX C loses about $3,019 — a gap near $-6500.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Mako 18 LTS sheds about 16% in year one versus 15% for the Yamaha VX C. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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