What's this worth?

[RobH]

I'm selling my 1/8 scale buggy. It's a Hot Bodies Lightning Pro. The buggy is fun as all heck and it goes like a bat out of hell. It's also tough as nails and hard to break.

I'd be selling all of my R/C's if my son didn't still play with them. I may throw the nitro hawk up on ebay for shits and giggles as my son only uses the duratrax. Anyway, here are the particulars on the 1/8th scale buggy.

Upgrades:

2.7 HP Hyper .21 8-port Racing Engine
130 oz .20 sec (at 6v) hobbico steering servo

Draw backs:

No wing
AM 2ch Futaba Radio
Steering servo isn't top notch but it works very well
The stock pipe has a dinged stinger but works great (a new pipe for this mill is in order anyway)
Body has a small scratch or two.

What do you guys think this is worth?

The engine has 8 tanks of gas through it and I followed the break-in to the T. Nothing is broken and it is in great working condition. I'm getting out of this hobby because it's too expensive and it annoys my wife.

I will most likely be putting it up on ebay, I'm just curious what you folks think it's worth.

The buggy is $350 new and the engine is $165 new. The radio I had laying around, but they are like $40 new.

thanks for any input you can give,
Robert

 

[NCNitro]

Dude that sucks! Next time the wife wants some new shoes bring up your RCs. Sad thing is you will probably only get half or a little better than half of what you paid for everything. Your best bet imo would be ebay. People get caught up in the bidding and you may get a decent amount for it. A lot of people a weary about buying used rc stuff though, look at all the problems you had with your used purchases. Anyway good luck, but I would stand up to my wife is she had a fit about my RCs.

 

[Nitroaddict]

Oh man I hope you are kidding! Dont leave this hobby! sell the wife sell the car, but keep up with the RC, drive a yugo, eat romen noodles!
Do it for the children, wouldnt u rather they become addicted to RC than addicted to crack!?!?!?! I will not let another bight the dust.

BTW- if u cannot be dissuaded - PM or email me as i am interested in your buggy

 

[RobH]

I talked to my wife last night. I explained I wanted to sell the buggy. She kind of changed her tune. I think it anoys her but it's an excuse for her to spend more money on clothes when I spend money on R/C. For now, I'm keeping my R/C gear, but that may change.

Thanks for the insight NCNitro. Half sucks but at least I know what to ask if it comes down to it.

-rob

 

[AoD]

Aww C'mon, you were SO proud to get that buggy!

My addiction hasn't really been expensive, I've spent most of my time doing hop-ups.

Really would suck without you rob, you're an inspiration to everyone! From Duratrash to Greatness!

 

[Nitroaddict]

LOL aod - i know - rob and i signed on about the same time - and its really neat to see someone advance in this hobby right alons side of me

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

I dont get it why are you quiting? You just bought the fricking buggy. If you are sucomming to your wifes wishes all I have to say is I hope some day your sack drops out of your tummy. Are you selling them because your tired of them?

 

[Nitroaddict]

lmao at humboldt.

hey rob - i called and asked your wife, and she said that yes, u can borrow your balls for the evening to go rc racing with us, but she needs them back tomorrow.

just kidding man - take a breather - but dont give it up, its a great hobby, and a great way to bond with the kids. ever thought of selling some of ur early rc stuff, and maybe getting a mini-z or a hpi micro for the kids?