Cougar South Bay 180 Z LP FO keeps an estimated 78% of its value after 5 years — #430 of 5915 boats VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Cougar South Bay 180 Z LP FO retains an estimated 78% of its value after five years, ranking #430 of 5915 boats we track. That is 12 points above the 66% five-year average for Bowrider in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Cougar South Bay 180 Z LP FO sheds about 4% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $24,345 it falls to around $19,110 by year five — a five-year loss near $5,235, about $2.87 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 3, a lightly-used Cougar South Bay 180 Z LP FO bought at 3 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated about 78% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5915 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #430).
From about $24,345 it drops to roughly $19,110 after five years — a loss near $5,235 (78% retained).
Around 3 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.
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