Tamiya's BMW M635CSI

KTem · #1 08-15-2005, 07:56 AM

Hi,

I just got an offer; I can get a Tamiya BMW 635CSI kit for 80 euros... I think the price is ridiculous to be honest. I like the car, but 80 euros seems a bit much to me...

Is the Tamiya 6er some kind of super-rare and very sought after kit, like the Tamiya Prelude or the Revell Corrado?

Lurchio · #2 08-15-2005, 08:22 AM

Does sound crazy - I bought this kit second hand and paid about 20 euros total.

ales · #3 08-15-2005, 08:24 AM

It's available from hobby search

KTem · #4 08-15-2005, 08:49 AM

Thanks for replying.

Ales: I don't think it is available on Hobby Search, I looked but the only thing close to it was the Gr. A version. Which is not what I'm looking for.

mickbench · #5 08-15-2005, 09:10 AM

Just won this kit on ebay for £7. Cheap and easy, just as I like um..

2.2 Straight six · #6 08-15-2005, 09:19 AM

i dont remember how much i paid for mine, but it has great engine detail and everything, not worth 80 euros though...

mickbench · #7 08-15-2005, 10:18 AM

Talking of this kit, was there two versions from Tamiya of the road version? I know of the race spec, as well the road version, but was there not another updated version with a new model number? Or was there only ever one?

KTem · #8 08-15-2005, 10:23 AM

Yep, there's the Motorsport (M) version and the regular version.

kaho · #9 08-15-2005, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTem

Hi,

I just got an offer; I can get a Tamiya BMW 635CSI kit for 80 euros... I think the price is ridiculous to be honest. I like the car, but 80 euros seems a bit much to me...

Is the Tamiya 6er some kind of super-rare and very sought after kit, like the Tamiya Prelude or the Revell Corrado?

The Tamiya Prelude is a super-rare kit??

KTem · #10 08-15-2005, 03:19 PM

I think so, since I know of people who have paid somewhat like 50 euros for them.

MPWR · #11 08-15-2005, 05:44 PM

I'm pretty sure that the only kits of the 6 series body style that Tamiya released were the 635Csi Group A Spa winner (rereleased a couple of years ago), and the M635Csi (M6) road car. With both kits, you could combine them to make a road non M 635 Csi (and a racing M6

), but I don't think Tamiya ever bothered to- the street 635 wouldn't have sold well.

mickbench · #12 08-15-2005, 06:14 PM

I thought so, I have the road M version. Still a smart looking car, and I still favor the older style BMW to the newer shapes. I'm saving my M6 till I have built some more kits..

MPWR · #13 08-15-2005, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mickbench

I thought so, I have the road M version. Still a smart looking car, and I still favor the older style BMW to the newer shapes. I'm saving my M6 till I have built some more kits..

I so totally agree! The new 6 series seems to have none of the grace or elegance (or anything else) of its namesake. I always loved the way the old six looked. I have the M635 kit, too- hopefully it won't be too long before I get to it.

Black. I think I'm going to do it in black....

Technoman · #14 08-15-2005, 09:32 PM

80 Euros is waaaaay over priced. It pops up on eBay with some regularity. Thee are only two versions as mentioned, the race spec and M spec road car.

mbwoods · #15 08-15-2005, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickbench

Talking of this kit, was there two versions from Tamiya of the road version? I know of the race spec, as well the road version, but was there not another updated version with a new model number? Or was there only ever one?

for your info guys there were 2 models from tamiya as:-

24058 BMW M635CSi

24061 BMW 635CSi Group A Racing

the racer uses most parts from the M635, the M badge on the grill is hidden by the driving/spot lights and the raised outline on boot lid is removed/shaved off

hope u liked the pics

michael

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