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  1. FarmerDave

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    #1 FarmerDave, Apr 4, 2006
    Does anyone have an extra Hot Wheels 1:18 288 GTO they'll part with for a fair price? They seem to be scarce. I have the Enzo, F40 and F50, I'm missing the last piece of the puzzle.
     
  2. speedy_sam

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    #2 speedy_sam, Apr 4, 2006
    Sorry but I cant ... its one of my favorite models ... sure I have a couple Exoto/CMC that are far superior in design but the HW car is pretty well made and looks fantastic. It'll go to the grave with me.

    What is your budget like? A HW Elite version of the 288 GTO will be out this year for $70 - expensive yes but for a special car like the GTO it is worth it.

    If I remember correctly, I bought my car in Europe - I got a very nice price for the car itself (like $25) but with shipping it came to about $35 (I bought it along with 2 other cars).

    Ebay?
     
  3. ApeGen

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    #3 ApeGen, Apr 4, 2006
    The answer to your prayer is Patience.
    The Elite series is coming out with one soon :)
     
  4. FarmerDave

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    #4 FarmerDave, Apr 4, 2006
    Aha! I will wait for the elite series. Thanks for the info.

    The ones currently on ebay are "Buy it Now" ~$150!!!!!!!!!
     
  5. tifosi12

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    #5 tifosi12, Apr 4, 2006
    I think mine was from Bburago and I had to give it a good work over to make it look a bit more authentic. Had a beige interior! No 288 GTO ever had that.
     
  6. djs308

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    #6 djs308, Apr 4, 2006
    You can also try 'cavallino models', an F-chat sponsor. I got mine from them.
     
  7. speedy_sam

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    #7 speedy_sam, Apr 4, 2006
    Their price is $150 for the std car. I think Dave wanted something a lot cheaper.
     
  8. FarmerDave

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    #8 FarmerDave, Apr 4, 2006
    If $150 is the market price, so be it. I just don't want it that bad.

    I can wait a few more months for the Elite edition that will retail for half as much.
     
  9. kerbie

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    #9 kerbie, Apr 4, 2006
    thats what i plan to do. There is no point in spending $150 on a model that retailed for 29.99 when it came out.
     
  10. speedy_sam

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    #10 speedy_sam, Apr 4, 2006
    ^^ Me too .. I will get the yellow Elite version :)
     
  11. b-mak

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    #11 b-mak, Apr 4, 2006
    $150 is the market price? Man, mine's collecting dust in the office. Right beside the Gallardo.
     
  12. jorge.rios

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    #12 jorge.rios, Apr 4, 2006
    HEY i have 2 enzos 1 red normal and the whips and 1 f50 yellow but i want the f40 and the 250 gto does any of you have
     
  13. FarmerDave

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    #13 FarmerDave, Apr 4, 2006
    The elite one will be yellow? ****.
     
  14. JavierT10

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    #14 JavierT10, Apr 4, 2006
    what is the difference between the normal one and the elite?? and when will it go out? I live in Mexico and go to McAllen sometimes, will it be hard to find there? and can anyone show me a page where I can see the original HW 288 GTO model and the elite one?

    sorry for all the questions, is just that I want that car also.


    Edit-- I have the Ferrari Enzo Whips and I want the F50 and F40 and offcourse the 288 GTO
     
  15. FarmerDave

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    #15 FarmerDave, Apr 4, 2006
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    #16 speedy_sam, Apr 4, 2006
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    #17 JavierT10, Apr 5, 2006
    thanks for the information
     
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    #18 Jewelthief, Apr 5, 2006
    Anyone know how I can get a 308 GT4 BBR Model
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