Fun Desk Toy

[jhjacobs]

I picked up one of these models for my office - pretty nice if you like models:

http://www.bmw-online.com/BMWRA_pro...=1&s1=80430404077&pl=0&h=1&ref=googlesm&em=1/
Item: 80 43 0 404 077
$70.00
Doors, Hood, Trunk & Wheels move.

 

[steve in reno]

JJ
is it metal or plastic?
Nice looking.
12" long ?
steve

 

[iconoclast6]

Don't mean to speak for JJ...but is probably metal. The 1:18 models are out there. I have 4 of them, all in 4 original coupe colors.

 

[iconoclast6]

Ooops. Forgot the obligatory link: www.bimmersmodelworld.com/1-18/index.htm

 

[pmansson]

Is the stance correct?? The reason I ask is that I have a superb, metal model of the CSi in Nachtblau met. where unfortunately the Chinese missed out on one important point: the stance. Its rear axle is far too high, necessitating a lump of sugar to be placed under the front axle to give the corresponding height up front, but then the car gets far too much ground clearance (and this is puts it in line with moderns "SUV"s like Audi and Volvo).

 

[jhjacobs]

It is metal heavy metal dicast model; about 12" long. To my eye the stance is right. I suppose I can photograph the real unit is anyone is really interested. I all know is that it is a really looks sharp in my office and I get lots of complements on it; it is extremely detailed and well made. The engine is clearly a CSi engine when you open the hood.

This is exactly the same brand, style and quality as the model cars you often see is the display cases the BMW dealers. It really is a first class product; it is sold by BMW.

On my first release of this note I mentioned that is had chrome wheels. I just got to my office and even the wheels are correct.

 

[HB Chris]

Does the dealer have other colors? Bimmerworld only has the CSL in Polaris and Golf.

 

[psychrunner]

still available?

John,
When I go to the referenced link and click on the "place in cart" tool, it indicates that the "csi is no longer available". Am I doing something wrong? Anybody else find this to occur?
Randy

 

[jhjacobs]

Mine is the blue / gray color. They could be NLA, it would be a shame.

If you read French try:
http://www.pays-de-loire-automobile...d=570&osCsid=d5dcf7127bec05eadc28c2f640aad3da

You might try your local dealer who may be able to search the US / Europe network. It is BMW part number: 80 43 0 404 077

Not the same bug similar:

http://www.sportcraftcars.com/minStreetRoad18.htm

ebay: 320111292294

and if you speak Danish:
http://www.scalecar-garage.com/modelbiler/bmw/3_0_csi_1972_245_da.html

if you speak English and have Pounds:
http://www.minimodelcars.co.uk/diecast-model-car/model-bmw-30-csi-aa70671

 

[iconoclast6]

I would contact the folks at bimmers model world. I think the e9's are available...the shopping cart link may de dead. They are always sending me e-mail. Contact Mike and Holly Lenhardt at: [email protected]

Also you can check out: www.autoartmodels.com/pages/1_18/18index.htm. This site has awesome BMW 1:18 models, including our coupes, that come nicely boxed and packaged....

 

[iconoclast6]

Use this link without the period at the end:

www.autoartmodels.com/pages/1_18/18index.htm