Did I make a bad investment?

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Just purchased this for $70 and free shipping. Seems to be a decent deal?

 

[Chubaka]

Nice buggy. Only issue would be getting parts. Start searching ebay for parts.

 

[xjtorc]

"Rebuilt - Untested" + the Slash wheels on the rear and who knows what on the front + the mismatched shocks = junk build, not "rebuild".

If it doesn't run, you may as well have lit $70 on fire.

If it runs, you have to evaluate whether the fun you'll have ripping it around is worth $70 or not lol.

 

[CertifiedMike]

So it might be a bit late on this one...

Used nitros are tricky.

I would say if it runs, you might be ok but spare parts are prob gonna be rare. This car might be better left on a shelf, restored, used on warm Sundays, gently...

Are you looking for a resto project or something to run, race... what are your goals with this rc and build?

 

[Rewind]

So it might be a bit late on this one...

Used nitros are tricky.

I would say if it runs, you might be ok but spare parts are prob gonna be rare. This car might be better left on a shelf, restored, used on warm Sundays, gently...

Are you looking for a resto project or something to run, race... what are your goals with this rc and build?

Just building my collection. I have a few nitros so far:
Kyosho Wildcat Circuit 1/10 nitro (1985 vintage)
Kyosho Ultima RB 1/10 nitro
Kyosho 1/8 nitro Picco.21
Kyosho Inferno TR15 nitro
XTM X-Terminator 1/8 nitro
Team Associated RC8B

 

[CertifiedMike]

Just building my collection. I have a few nitros so far:
Kyosho Wildcat Circuit 1/10 nitro (1985 vintage)
Kyosho Ultima RB 1/10 nitro
Kyosho 1/8 nitro Picco.21
Kyosho Inferno TR15 nitro
XTM X-Terminator 1/8 nitro
Team Associated RC8B

I would stop you right here and say...

KYOSHO RULES!!!

But you already know this!!!


Sounds like a nice collection!!! I'd love to see them!!! Got pics???

The Duratrax will make a nice addition though it might need some love too.

 

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I would stop you right here and say...

KYOSHO RULES!!!
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But you already know this!!!


Sounds like a nice collection!!! I'd love to see them!!! Got pics???

The Duratrax will make a nice addition though it might need some love too.

I have a few.

 

[CertifiedMike]

NIIIIIIIICE!!!!!!
Which one do you like best and which do you use most often?

 

[Doom!]

I would have chosen your wording differently. A wise purchase? Not bad.
A wise Investment sort of implies you expect your value to increase. Not so sure.

 

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NIIIIIIIICE!!!!!!
Which one do you like best and which do you use most often?

I honestly just got them in the last 2 weeks so I haven't been able to try all of them out. I've been enjoying the Ultima so far! Working on bodies and getting them all tuned and running.

 

[Rewind]

I would have chosen your wording differently. A wise purchase? Not bad.
A wise Investment sort of implies you expect your value to increase. Not so sure.

Very true!

 

[CertifiedMike]

I understand! I really enjoy workimg on them too!
I have an MP6, a Las Vegas Mint and a Peugot 405 in Kyosho flavor nitro. I have a Revo and Jato, both 3.3's and a RC10GT with an OS 18crv on it.
All mine need work before running. I think the Peugot rally will be first/easiest.
I'm still working on electric cars right now... got about 12 things going at once, all the time lately.