Southwind 229LC vs Xtreme 1648 SC: 5-year value retention (77% vs 77%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Southwind 229LC holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Southwind 229LC comes out ahead, holding about 77% of its value versus 77% for the Xtreme 1648 SC. Over the first five years the Southwind 229LC loses roughly $15,853 while the Xtreme 1648 SC loses about $2,151 — a gap near $-13702.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Southwind 229LC sheds about 5% in year one versus 5% for the Xtreme 1648 SC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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