Southwind 229FX vs Xtreme 162 SS: 5-year value retention (76% vs 76%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Southwind 229FX holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Southwind 229FX comes out ahead, holding about 76% of its value versus 76% for the Xtreme 162 SS. Over the first five years the Southwind 229FX loses roughly $15,845 while the Xtreme 162 SS loses about $2,600 — a gap near $-13245.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Southwind 229FX sheds about 5% in year one versus 5% for the Xtreme 162 SS. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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