Kawasaki STX 160LX keeps an estimated 68% of its value after 5 years — #2419 of 5915 boats VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Kawasaki STX 160LX retains an estimated 68% of its value after five years, ranking #2419 of 5915 boats we track. That trails the 71% five-year average for PWC in its class by 3 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Kawasaki STX 160LX sheds about 16% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $15,999 it falls to around $10,863 by year five — a five-year loss near $5,136, about $2.81 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 3, a lightly-used Kawasaki STX 160LX 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 68% of its value after five years — better than most among the 5915 boats VINdown tracks (ranked #2419).
From about $15,999 it drops to roughly $10,863 after five years — a loss near $5,136 (68% 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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