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Old 05-01-2006   #5 (permalink)
adzam
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Originally Posted by coz1873
OK, just saw another thread related to this. It seems that the car is a BMW M3 GT TS-4N Pro V2 - I think. It is for sale at http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk for £239.99, fully assembled (does that mean I can get it cheaper, unassembled, elsewhere?) The spec, from their website, is below:

• 100% Factory assembled
• 2 channel radio installed
• Painted body
• Strong, fibreglass reinforced composite parts
• Super low centre of gravity
• Double foam air filter
• Metal bushings
• Steel drive cups and dog bones
• Roll over bar/ car handle
• Colour coated springs
• Triple belt, four wheel drive train
• Performance metal manifold & tuned pipe
• PRO 12BXS pull start engine
• Blue anodized chassis
• 2 speed system
• Metal shock absorbers
• Full ball bearings equipped

Is this good & what are the chances of the DeAgostini one being of the same standard, and not less?
The car advertised will be the same quality, albeit i beleive there are one or two extras on the part by part build. such as working headlamps and chrome mirrors !
your right in your calculations at about £550-£600.
the same car can be bought for around £230, or about £100 on ebay second hand, unfortunately the cars are not available for self assembly.

there are plenty of available hopups for this car. they are quick enough for beginners ( and most regulars!) 2 speed gearbox (if it doesn`t come equipped with one), alloy parts etc etc .

IMHO buying new from a shop would be the best, cheapest and quickest way to owning one.

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