Tamiya_m3_58113 2 Posted April 17, 2021 Happy weekend - Hope everyone is well. I’m hoping someone may be able to offer me some advice? Im new to this forum, so please be gentle! I have a 58113 BMW M3 Schnitzer, which I built as a child in 1992. It is complete with all original/no replaced parts (I loved it as a child!). I have the manual and the box is in very good condition - it still has the Beatties shop price sticker on it. Whilst I love the car, I’m trying to understand if it has any value? I’ve seen unbuilt ones can go for a good price, but I’m struggling to see what a built one goes for. Is anyone able to advise on a rough value? I have a young son who is into r/c cars and I’m contemplating selling it and starting a new Tamiya journey with him. Many thanks for any help you can provide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3729 Posted April 17, 2021 Looking at recent ebay listings a nib unbuilt one went for £400 and a good condition empty box for £75. What condition is the chassis and body in? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya_m3_58113 2 Posted April 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, Superluminal said: Looking at recent ebay listings a nib unbuilt one went for £400 and a good condition empty box for £75. What condition is the chassis and body in? Thanks for the comment. I’d say both the chassis and body are in good condition. It’s currently at my parents, so I have limited pics - these are the ones I have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futureworks 861 Posted April 17, 2021 One sold used fairly recently on 12 March from Germany via an auction - I found this on eBay with a search for ‘Tamiya BMW M3’, located worldwide, if you want to look at all the photos on the listing and compare properly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya_m3_58113 2 Posted April 17, 2021 Thank you. I rarely use ebay and didn’t realise you could include sold items in a search! Based on the price, I think I’ll keep it as a project for my son and I. After 20+yrs of absence, I’m learning again... are parts readily available for the chassis and can you recommend any good/reliable retailers? Thanks again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3729 Posted April 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, Tamiya_m3_58113 said: I think I’ll keep it as a project for my son and I. The best outcome for sure. I assume by the Beatties sticker you are in the UK? If so Tonystamiyaparts on ebay is probably the best source of spare parts 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya_m3_58113 2 Posted April 17, 2021 21 minutes ago, Superluminal said: The best outcome for sure. I assume by the Beatties sticker you are in the UK? If so Tonystamiyaparts on ebay is probably the best source of spare parts Thanks for the tip 👍. Yes, I’m based in the UK. Have a great weekend 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exit13 673 Posted April 18, 2021 I’d keep it if it was me especially if that was your car. Why sell it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18803 Posted May 3, 2021 I've had this car since the mid-90's. I sold most of my sedans around 1999-2000 while the touring car scene was still hot, but kept this one mainly for nostalgic reasons. The only other sedan I have left is a RS4 Pro which is my driveway basher.. I don't do sedans any more, only very short wheel base cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya_m3_58113 2 Posted May 3, 2021 Looks lovely - the wheels are 👌 It is definitely an iconic car, one I lusted after as a child, along with the Integrale. I’m not an experienced rc user, are modern/other tamiya model parts compatible with the chassis? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18803 Posted May 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Tamiya_m3_58113 said: Looks lovely - the wheels are 👌 It is definitely an iconic car, one I lusted after as a child, along with the Integrale. I’m not an experienced rc user, are modern/other tamiya model parts compatible with the chassis? Thanks, I will say that the box art is a lot better looking than the actual RC car… something to think about. As for hop-ups the usual bearings, dampers, etc are compatible given you get the right ones. But this is a very old chassis and is (imho) only good for casual driving, not a serious contender of any sorts against modern sedans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1647 Posted May 5, 2021 On 4/17/2021 at 6:51 AM, Tamiya_m3_58113 said: Thank you. I rarely use ebay and didn’t realise you could include sold items in a search! Based on the price, I think I’ll keep it as a project for my son and I. After 20+yrs of absence, I’m learning again... are parts readily available for the chassis and can you recommend any good/reliable retailers? Thanks again Smart choice to keep it. Now I’ll add a recommendation. The M3 body is very hard to come by as Tamiya and BMW are at odds over licensing. So I recommend you pick up any 1:10 body to your liking and keep that BMW M3 body under protective wraps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya_m3_58113 2 Posted May 6, 2021 10 hours ago, Raman36 said: Smart choice to keep it. Now I’ll add a recommendation. The M3 body is very hard to come by as Tamiya and BMW are at odds over licensing. So I recommend you pick up any 1:10 body to your liking and keep that BMW M3 body under protective wraps Thanks for the tip. I plan to let my 3yr old son use it, so I’m keen to get a new body! I’m currently looking at either an escort mk1 or this F40 body from l&l models, which I believe will fit? https://landlmodels.co.uk/products/f40?_pos=1&_sid=bb25f0591&_ss=r Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raman36 1647 Posted May 6, 2021 I started my son at age 3... he’s now 7 racing in a vintage transAm class giving 50+ year old men a go for their egos haha 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No Slack 454 Posted May 9, 2021 Most parts of the TA01/TA02 are still available. Also many compatible parts from other brands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redzone 212 Posted May 13, 2021 L&L have M3 shells that are pretty close to your original one BTW. Lots of TA02 parts are interchangeable with the TA01, just not the chassis tub or suspension arms and a few other smaller bits.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites