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Old 08-23-2014, 01:50 AM
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Hey guys I'm looking into buying a hpi baja used and I found this one do you guys think that it is a clone cause he has 0 feedback and like everything is upgraded ?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MakeTrack=true

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Old 08-23-2014, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by dan rox 90
Hey guys I'm looking into buying a hpi baja used and I found this one do you guys think that it is a clone cause he has 0 feedback and like everything is upgraded ?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MakeTrack=true

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0 feedback would make me worry...especially on a several $100 purchase. BUT, ebay is pretty good about backing up the buyer if the seller doesn't follow threw or the item isn't as described.
I would assume it was originally a KM or Rovan Baja. Ive had a KM Baja, and examined it next to a HPI. The differences are in materials used, not the design. And he does have a couple hundred in upgrades....so the price is pretty dang good. Too good? Maybe. These days it does seem people want 90% of what they paid on a used RC. But it is USED, so it shouldn't be worth $500....Even If it has lots of upgrades. That's my opinion.

I did see 1 screw missing from the underside, so it is not perfect.

The thing with modded Bajas....there are lots of them. If this one seems too good a deal, or the fact the seller has 0 feedback puts you on edge then just wait cause another decent Baja will show up before long.
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Item location is in Lithuainia?
Old 08-23-2014, 04:54 PM
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Item location is in Lithuainia?
is it? I didn't notice that. that raises flags for me.
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Ok cheers guys I think I will look for another one because I want hpi not a clone.
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Do you like the hpi baja since you have owned one? Are they fun to drive, it it something that you will never get bored of doing?
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