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Re: Technic 4X4 Off-Roader/Supercar comparison
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lugnet.technic
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Sun, 23 Sep 2001 22:42:13 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Eric Hulliberger writes:
> I have just built the 8448 Supercar and was amazed at all the components and
> how they mesh perfectly in unison...in a word, awesome. I am especially
> impressed with the 5-spd transmission and how it is so lifelike and adds
> character and complexity to the model.
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> What I would like to ask the group is this:
> Are there any other Technic advanced sets out right now that have a vehicle
> with a transmission? I was looking at the new 8466 4X4 Off-Roader and while
> it seems cool, I don't know if it offers enough bang for the buck. $120 is
> pretty high. Does that one offer a transmission also? I see it has a V-8
> in it, but I can't find it locally at TRU, Wal-Mart, etc. I really would
> like to look at the box itself before buying, basically to see if it offers
> enough features for the price.
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> I know the old Supercar had a transmission, but that is not available any
> longer, except maybe on eBay at a hugely inflated price, most likely open box.
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> Any thoughts, suggestions for me? 8448 was my first foray into Technic, and
> I am hooked. But, there doesn't seem to be too much out right now that is
> for Advanced Builders. Anybody know where 8466 is available retail(not
> internet)? I would be another 8448 just to have the parts for a MOC, but
> $129 is pretty steep for just 'parts'.
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> E-mail me at Darkshadow79@webtv.net
> Thanks, Eric - Lugnet'er #980
Hi Eric,
According to the latest LSAH's special of the week the model 8480 is not on
sale but still available. If you're hooked on Technic, that'll do the trick.
And its definitely worth the price ($158 I believe).
Eric #282
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| I have just built the 8448 Supercar and was amazed at all the components and how they mesh perfectly in unison...in a word, awesome. I am especially impressed with the 5-spd transmission and how it is so lifelike and adds character and complexity to (...) (23 years ago, 23-Sep-01, to lugnet.technic)
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