pocholin

I can't belive exoticar is offering the new 2003 E class model car, but they've never offered the w210 E55

pocholin

All they offered as far as w210 goes was the E320


You can find other AMG models, but not the E55, does anybody know where I could get an E55 model car?

bmms8

what are those, a car dealer or what

jhb

They are scale models of the "models". They look pretty realistic don't they?

pocholin

Exoticar They have all kinds of models and things!.........................but they don't have the E55 !

Kassav

Now I am the proud owner of two Ferrraris.

pocholin

cool, and you can say that is true, as long as you don't say they are Scale model cars, LOL

mikE55

At least there is a 1/24th scale platic model kit of the w210 E55 made by Fujimi. There is also an udpated 2000+ face lifted version of the w210 in 1/18th scale diecast as well.

Here's a photo of my personal collection. I custom built the '99 spec. E55 model on the left (based on the E320 diecast). The one on the right is the Fujimi 1/24 scale plastic kit, built & painted to match my full size version.

pocholin

Cool, thanks, I've already checked and will order the fujimi car model to put it together.

On the E320 diecast, how did you change the wheels, where did you find them?

mikE55

Fujimi has several w210 E-class kits. In addition to the 00-02 E55 AMG, Fujimi also makes a 96-99 E320 "sports version". (I have this kit as well, but have not had time to make it yet.) This kit has the AMG sports package cladding and AMG wheels, as well as optional E50 AMG decals. So it can be built to look like a '99 spec. E55 AMG.

Regarding my 1/18 diecast, it actually took 3 cars to make it. The E320, a C36 (which is where I got the wheels), and a CLK55 (which is where I got the engine). I added carbon fibre trim to the B-pilliars, painted the front spoiler, side skirts, and rear to emulate the AMG areo package, and added the "E55" and "/////AMG" logos as appropriate. Also changed the interior trim to two tone AMG black & silver, and added AMG tail pipes at the rear.

pocholin

WOW, you sure did a lot of work to get that one done! ! ! can I have it ? .......j/k

AndrewEclipse

I heard the brand AutoArt is the best for model die-castcars. How does Exoticar compare? Are they good quality??

pocholin

the little experiance I have with them has been good, their cars are nice and well put together, they distribute for model manufacturers.
I've only gotten from them 3 Impala SS, 1 Lambo Diablo, I Viper 2003. So far so good.

AndrewEclipse

Thanks, Ill check them out. So they have little interior details and undercarriage? Or is it not that detailed?

pocholin

It all depends on the manufacturer, the Viper doesn't have much detail, it is made by hotwheels, look at this undercarriage

pocholin

but the Impala is made by UT Models, that one has a lot more detail, compare to this:

pocholin

engine

pocholin

and interior are much better

pocholin

one more, now of the exterior in memory of my sold Impala SS 1996, 494 HP at the crank thanks to NOS

AndrewEclipse

Yeah, I've had bad luck with hot wheels. Not very good quality in my opinion either. UT models looks like they do some very nice work. AutoArt has been my personal favorite because they pay very close attention to detail and the cars are excellent quality. I really want the Ferrari Enzo...but Hot Wheels has the sole rights to make it.

pocholin

Well, that's bad luck for you, good bussines strategy for them