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Old 06-25-2005, 11:16 AM
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Default RE: Resale value of an rc truck or car

It's depreciation, just like a real car, as soon as you drive that thing off a lot you can knock $5,000-$10,000 right off what you just paid. Plus it depends on the condition, even for a T-Maxx which you can get new for like $375, Used stock they're going on Ebay for about $220-$270 depending on how worn out it looks. WHich actually isn't too bad, that's better than 50% back, even if they claim 1 gallon thru it, it doesn't matter because who knows what's really going on with the truck,. And if it is a T-Maxx supply and demand plays a big role because it's one of the biggest RC vehicles ever sold so there's tons of em out there which also brings down the value. You have to make a choice wether or not it's worth it to you to sell. These are just toys not an investment tool, and expecially with the MT's they get used and very abused, to me personally I would never buy a used vehicle again unless the price was extremely good, or I know the owner, not worth the headaches.