"Alex B" (alexb420)
04/22/2014 at 13:02 • Filed to: Concours d' Modella
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"Alex B" (alexb420)
04/22/2014 at 13:02 • Filed to: Concours d' Modella | 4
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On January 4 1998 Jeep introduced !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! concept. A V-8 sport car/ off roader. The concept was well received. Sadly, it was too outlandish for Chrysler to build.
Design and Accuracy: 9/10
This model was made by Matchbox. It replicates the details of the real Jeepster very well. Even the wheels have the exact detail of the concept.
Fit and Finish: 9/10
This car is very solid. Panel gaps are virtually non existent, which can't be said for all 1:18 die-cast cars. The interior is well put together. My only gripe about the fit and finish is the flimsy windscreen wipers and side view mirrors. The windscreen wipers don't fully lower. The wing mirrors are made out of a rubbery plastic, one of mine is folded in.
Features: 6/10
The doors, bonnet, and boot all open smoothly and consistently. The steering is connected to the wheel in the cabin. The reason I gave it a 6/10 is because it lacks suspension of any kind. Most 1:18 cars have this.
Value: 10/10
I picked mine up for $10 at a consignment shop. The instant I saw it I knew I had to have it. Mainly because I had it one when I was little. New ones now can be had out of the box for a bit more than I paid.
Rarity: 6/10
It was $50 when new, and from what I've seen it was a Toys R Us exclusive. There is a wealth of new and used ones on eBay.
Should you get it?
It all depends on you! I would recommend getting it, but not everyone likes Jeeps.
Final Score: 40/50
mycarneverruns87
> Alex B
04/22/2014 at 13:07 |
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Great pics to go with the Jeepster! Looks to be in its natural habitat!
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Alex B
> mycarneverruns87
04/22/2014 at 13:10 |
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Thanks! I figured I should take them outside. The pictures were taken right in my back yard. :]
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mycarneverruns87
> Alex B
04/22/2014 at 13:17 |
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Well done indeed
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mycarneverruns87
> Alex B
04/22/2014 at 13:18 |
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I was just going to share this here..beat me to it!
EL_ULY
> Alex B
04/22/2014 at 13:20 |
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pictures are amazing sir. And at $10, duuude, your lucky
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Alex B
> EL_ULY
04/22/2014 at 13:22 |
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Thanks. Yes, $10 for sure was a NP.
Sn210
> Alex B
04/22/2014 at 13:38 |
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I love the Jeepster! Not sure about the yellow though. Nice review!
hike
> Alex B
04/22/2014 at 15:23 |
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Wow. This is kind of awesome. I actually have one of these, though mine is a dark blue. It's a pretty neat car. It could use a suspension and some solid mirrors though.
MallardDuck
> Alex B
04/23/2014 at 08:37 |
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Cool car, I never knew this model existed. The actual car is in the lobby at the Chrysler Tech Center right now.