the prices on these beauties have gone up like crazy. they had entered the triple digits back in 2018 and are now almost 200 bucks in europe. I had to settle for the anson short wheelbase version.
I bought one on eBay, and it came today, mine was used too, but it was the only one I could find, so I bought it because I wanted one for years. And for it being used, it is good shape. It was missing the front license plate so I tried making one using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Paint, and It was missing the stickers for the radio and climate control, so I went on to Google to find a picture or a radio and climate controls and made them small to fit inside of the model. It’s not pretty but it looks better than it did.
I have the Welly version myself with the Standard/Sport wheelbase. It is a nice model but the headlights have obvious pegs, theres details missing like the moonroof and antennaes, and the wheels don't have the Cadillac logo on the center caps. The tailgate DOES open on the Welly model though however the rear passenger doors don't due to the way the glass is sculpted inside. And the interior woodgrain as actually sculpted plastic, not a sticker which is pretty neat. Owning an actual 2003 Escalade ESV (in White Diamond Pearl) and being from Illinois myself really makes me wanna spend the ridiculous $250 the Ricko models are going for on eBay right now >.>
I'd say it's on par with some highway 61 models like the hummer H2 both vehicles feature folding 2nd and 3rd row seats and opening everything. If you can you should compare the two
I will definitely do a re review of the s2000 next. Thank you very much for the tip on getting the emblem! Everything worked smoothly and the emblem is perfect. I will upload a video to show it and if you would like, I could give you a shoutout in it.
I found one on eBay and I bought it, I had too, it’s cool, I want to have more trucks and SUVs, it has a Illinois license plate on it and I live in Illinois so that’s really cool to me, my 1:18 Suburban 2500 and my 1:18 Chevy Impala Taxi Cab also has an Illinois license plate too.
If you remove the cover of the spare wheel on the bottom there actually is a spare wheel to my recollection. I had a black one earlier but I lost it. I have the white one now. And when I looked closer I could see a separation from the chassis and the cover.
cheers, no probs mate glad i could help! no need to create a vid just for me, show it at the end of the s2000 vid plz just to see the transformation :)
+JMCporsche I just bought the white one new in box for $179.95 on eBay plus 28.00 for shipping from Poland. Couldn't pass up. There was only two on eBay and the other one was a USED black version for 99.99. I kind of like the white version personally. Reminds me of tony sopranos SUV that he had on the show. Great vid.
I also saw some Autoart Toyota FJ Cruisers but I have to hold off on buying one, I need to save up first. Maybe around Christmas time I may bay one if I can find one again on eBay.
I do not own the panamera or e class to review but I have seen both at a hobby shop. I didn't buy them for the reason that their rear doors didn't open. If this doesn't bother you, the quality is very comparable to the other Maistos I have review. Generally good quality, especially on the interiors. I have a BMW 645i which is essentially the same car as the M6. I can review it if you would like.
very informative review! you sure are lucky to have this model haha. just wondering, how much did your brother get his white Escalade for? congratz on 600 subs too :)
I'm pretty sure I had one of these about 15 years ago when they came out, I think I may have had the standard wheelbase version as well and possibly the EXT. My memory is a little fuzzy.
Yeah its true... I have the Black ext model. It feels like i've been robbed compared to this one.. It looks the exact same as this about the same size but only the hood, front doors, tailgate and cargo pockets on the side of the pickup bed open.. the back doors do not. No carpet no suspension i don't think u can see to the bottom. Its been a while since i looked at it. i saw the smaller one the other day but some kid got it. Theres pics of the ext on Google i will make a vid if my phone works
Do you have Panamera, BMW M6 or E class W212 by Maisto in your collection? I want to buy one of these, but I'd like to know are they made good because I can't see them in person before I buy :(
Hello, would it be possible for you to review Welly's Alfa Romeo 8C. In my opinion one of the best looking cars made in recent years. I am thinking of buying one and a friend of mine told me that Welly's one is better than Bburago's/Maisto's one. As far as we are aware there aren't other manufacturers making it in 1:18 scale...
I got one on eBay yesterday for $180 it’s expensive but it’s worth the money cause it’s so rare and it’s so big you won’t be disappointed but it will come from a foreign country
No kidding.. its rare? Apparently mines is rare too, Im looking under it right now and it says Firstly, its made by American Muscle/ Ertl, No clue why i was thinking Anson and secondly it also says under here that i have Serial #1001 of 5000, not sure if 5000 is rare or not.
the interior wasent all that great but its nice that u can open the back door and fold the seats my jeep grandcherokee model cant open the back doors bur has a good interior idk about the seats tho might have to check that out
