Xtreme 172 Bass vs Xtreme 172 Flats: 5-year value retention (76% vs 76%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Xtreme 172 Bass holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Xtreme 172 Bass comes out ahead, holding about 76% of its value versus 76% for the Xtreme 172 Flats. Over the first five years the Xtreme 172 Bass loses roughly $3,209 while the Xtreme 172 Flats loses about $3,329 — a gap near $120.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Xtreme 172 Bass sheds about 5% in year one versus 5% for the Xtreme 172 Flats. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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