Reason the 32332W-B McLaren F1 GTR White MR-03 is less expensive?
Hello, everyone.
New guy here, and have a couple initial questions.
I noticed the 32332W-B MINI-Z RWD McLaren F1 GTR White MINI-Z RWD MR-03 RS (which I have since purchased) and one or two others are quite a bit less expensive than the majority of other MR-03s.
Like $130 vs. $174.
Is there a well-known reason for this? I tried to compare specs or features, and I couldn't find an obvious reason.
No complaints, it's turned out to be a great first mini-z for me.
Just curious.
(Also, thank you for hosting a huge amount of knowledge and experience here.)
Picture for proof I'm an owner!
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Andrew, Basement Racer
32332W-B McLaren F1 GTR White
KS Comp Med Slick Fronts, Super Soft Radial Rears
Silver Carbon T-Plate #3
Shield Hub Dry Ball Bearing Set
Interchangeable Front body Mount
Alum Battery Covers
Precision Gear Differential 64P 53T
Number of things play into this. The specific model chosen may have higher licensing costs that are carried in the cost. Also depends on what version your looking at, which electronics it includes. Could also be a less desirable model a shop/Kyosho is simply looking to clear out.
Kyosho often discounts stuff to retailers, it’s up to the retailer to pass that savings on or not. A retailer may be lowering the cost appropriately while other are not or others did not buy at the same low cost thus maintain higher price. Kyosho doesn’t publicly advertise these sales to retailer so it often just looks like some stores have much higher markups, which some really do.
What I’ve always found hilarious is Kyosho MSRP they advertise to retailers suggesting they are providing a much better deal as it’s more often than not grounded in reality or market rate at all but some ‘premium’ branding inflated cost assumption suggesting there retailer pricing is much better than it really is. There are rather small margins on mini-z stuff in general and many have to keep it that way simply to stay competitive.
I’ll admit, I would have only bought the cheaper one to start, but within days... I’ve already spent hundreds on other upgrades, I’m ready to buy some rcp tracks, and I’m already looking at new bodies.
I guess they hooked me...
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Andrew, Basement Racer
32332W-B McLaren F1 GTR White
KS Comp Med Slick Fronts, Super Soft Radial Rears
Silver Carbon T-Plate #3
Shield Hub Dry Ball Bearing Set
Interchangeable Front body Mount
Alum Battery Covers
Precision Gear Differential 64P 53T
It's easy to get hooked! I wouldn't want to try to figure out how much I've spent over the years... it's easy just to keep going. The scale realism combined with how customizable they are really sets them apart.
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EMUracing Micro RC Syndicate /DG Designs /GSR /Reflex Racing /Fast By Faqish /MurderTown Racing
I sense an immediate attraction to HFAY. But with no clubs around (Kansas), seems like I’d have to buy a couple RCP tracks for a basement course.
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Andrew, Basement Racer
32332W-B McLaren F1 GTR White
KS Comp Med Slick Fronts, Super Soft Radial Rears
Silver Carbon T-Plate #3
Shield Hub Dry Ball Bearing Set
Interchangeable Front body Mount
Alum Battery Covers
Precision Gear Differential 64P 53T
We are in a similar situation. We bought 2 wide L's and a timing system and now our group of 3 friends is a "club" in Eastern WA State. If you can find 3 total racers you can compete in HFAY. We have a blast racing the PDX crew and we look forward to racing with some new clubs this winter.
Yes we are very excited about it. I race with Qball an we are having a great time. We have been working on the cars for several months now but seems like we have found combinations that work for us. Have fun with it and good luck finding a few guys to race with.
Well, 1 wide L is on its way. I’ll turn circles for awhile while recruiting.
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Andrew, Basement Racer
32332W-B McLaren F1 GTR White
KS Comp Med Slick Fronts, Super Soft Radial Rears
Silver Carbon T-Plate #3
Shield Hub Dry Ball Bearing Set
Interchangeable Front body Mount
Alum Battery Covers
Precision Gear Differential 64P 53T
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