Willie Classic 72 OF vs Yamaha 252 Fish Sport: 5-year value retention (78% vs 78%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Willie Classic 72 OF holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Willie Classic 72 OF comes out ahead, holding about 78% of its value versus 78% for the Yamaha 252 Fish Sport. Over the first five years the Willie Classic 72 OF loses roughly $4,982 while the Yamaha 252 Fish Sport loses about $20,937 — a gap near $15,955.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Willie Classic 72 OF sheds about 5% in year one versus 13% for the Yamaha 252 Fish Sport. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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