Thunder Jet 28 Pilot vs Yamaha VX — Depreciation Comparison

Thunder Jet 28 Pilot vs Yamaha VX: 5-year value retention (75% vs 75%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Thunder Jet 28 Pilot holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Thunder Jet 28 Pilot comes out ahead, holding about 75% of its value versus 75% for the Yamaha VX. Over the first five years the Thunder Jet 28 Pilot loses roughly $39,084 while the Yamaha VX loses about $3,150 — a gap near $-35934.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Thunder Jet 28 Pilot sheds about 10% in year one versus 14% for the Yamaha VX. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

Loading the interactive terminal…