Monterey 218 SS vs Monterey M20: 5-year value retention (62% vs 62%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Monterey 218 SS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Monterey 218 SS comes out ahead, holding about 62% of its value versus 62% for the Monterey M20. Over the first five years the Monterey 218 SS loses roughly $34,160 while the Monterey M20 loses about $26,745 — a gap near $-7415.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Monterey 218 SS sheds about 31% in year one versus 30% for the Monterey M20. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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