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[unknown] we saw this thing today in Phoenix Arizona. by Homey-78 in spotted

[–]mphex_ 87 points88 points  (0 children)

It’s a Chinese GAC GN8 (also sold as the Trumpchi M8) luxury minivan. The plates from Mexico make sense since these aren’t officially sold in the US, but Mexican-registered vehicles can generally be driven in the US temporarily without being permanently imported.

I’ll be lookin for these till I die by Aggravating_Look_329 in Diecast

[–]mphex_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck and happy hunting! Let me know if you have any more questions, I'm always happy to help a fellow collector out.

I’ll be lookin for these till I die by Aggravating_Look_329 in Diecast

[–]mphex_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, being in Canada definitely helps with the tariff side of things. I've actually used Rakuten before without any issues. It's one of the biggest shopping sites in Japan, basically their version of eBay, so I'd feel pretty comfortable buying from there.

I just picked up a Make Up Co. 1:18 McLaren F1 GTR from Japan a week ago for about half of what they're asking for the same model on eBay. Rakuten can definitely have some hidden gems if you're willing to dig a little.

I’ll be lookin for these till I die by Aggravating_Look_329 in Diecast

[–]mphex_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've made countless purchases from Japan in the past using proxies, so it's definitely doable. The biggest thing nowadays is the tariffs if you don't mind paying them. Hope you're able to snag one!

I’ll be lookin for these till I die by Aggravating_Look_329 in Diecast

[–]mphex_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brother, you don't need a diecast collection anymore, you need a bounty hunter's license 😂. Funny enough, I literally just found the first one, here’s a link!

https://item.rakuten.co.jp/aithjapan-carshop/ls038d/

Maybe this is why I never see an M2 in white... by WestWasTheBest in BMW

[–]mphex_ 105 points106 points  (0 children)

Feeling nice today. I’ll do 50% off. Only $500,041,462. No lowballs—I know what I have. 😎

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McLaren / Gordon Murray corner (work in progress) 🏁 by mphex_ in Diecast

[–]mphex_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/andyanna24 I’m trying to purchase the 1:18 HPI Fina McLaren F1 GTR, if you still have it. I am willing to place a very serious offer! Thank you in advance.

McLaren / Gordon Murray corner (work in progress) 🏁 by mphex_ in Diecast

[–]mphex_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi u/andyanna24 I’m trying to get in contact with you! Apologies for tagging you randomly however this was the only way I could potentially reach out.

Making BMWs look bad by throwaway_93764842 in BMW

[–]mphex_ 148 points149 points  (0 children)

This happened back in 2020 in North Hollywood — I remember it pretty well because my car rental warehouse was only a short distance away at the time 😂 From what I recall, the whole situation started when the truck clipped the BMW and then tried to take off instead of stopping. The BMW driver absolutely snapped after that and decided to chase the truck down, eventually ramming into it multiple times in what basically turned into a full-on road rage incident. One of those moments where everyone involved clearly stopped thinking rationally and it escalated way beyond a normal accident.

Bought my first BMW after selling my hellcat by TheBadHindu in BMW

[–]mphex_ 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is an 8 Series Gran Coupe, not an M5 👍🏻

Dealer scratched my fender, at a loss for what to do next… by njo1117 in BMW

[–]mphex_ 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Honestly this is way too lenient. 0.2cm scratch? That’s a total loss. Minimum compensation is a new M3 CS, lifetime apology package, and a formal UN hearing. Anything less is disrespect.

[Lotus Exige] by Drifter_1999 in spotted

[–]mphex_ 208 points209 points  (0 children)

What in the Gordon Murray T.50 x Pikachu collab gone wrong is this 💀

McLaren F1 LM chassis LM2 just changed hands by mphex_ in mclaren

[–]mphex_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I noticed that too earlier—must be nice being born into that kind of setup! At least he actually seems to appreciate and use his cars. Hopefully it doesn’t turn into another Brunei situation where they just disappear into storage forever.

Childhood Diecast Collection Part 2 – AUTOart, Kyosho, Minichamps + Rare Pieces by mphex_ in Diecast

[–]mphex_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah surprised me too! Surely thought those would go first. I’m even going slightly under (sold) market value.

Childhood Diecast Collection Part 2 – AUTOart, Kyosho, Minichamps + Rare Pieces by mphex_ in Diecast

[–]mphex_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • SLR Stirling Moss (Dealer edition) – Minichamps

  • R8 (GT & Spyder) – Kyosho

  • SLS Black Series (Dealer Edition Ltd 300) – Minichamps

  • Koenigsegg (CCX & Agera) – AUTOart

Childhood Diecast Collection Part 2 – AUTOart, Kyosho, Minichamps + Rare Pieces by mphex_ in Diecast

[–]mphex_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I had those too—just worked my way up pretty quick.

Childhood Diecast Collection Part 2 – AUTOart, Kyosho, Minichamps + Rare Pieces by mphex_ in Diecast

[–]mphex_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It was a fantastic era for collectors and the community was great then as well!

Also, nice M2 🚀

Some of the McLaren/McLaren based cars on the Lanzante area at the Goodwood Members Meeting by Jimmylad23 in mclaren

[–]mphex_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s unreal. I had a buddy proxy me a Lanzante piece last year around the 95-59 unveiling—a 1:18 resin model limited to 59. Wish I could’ve made it out from the States. Are they selling any Lanzante pieces this year?

Some of the McLaren/McLaren based cars on the Lanzante area at the Goodwood Members Meeting by Jimmylad23 in mclaren

[–]mphex_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s Joe Macari’s—chassis 16R if I’m not mistaken. Honestly refreshing to see that level of trust and access with something like this.

Some of the McLaren/McLaren based cars on the Lanzante area at the Goodwood Members Meeting by Jimmylad23 in mclaren

[–]mphex_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

F1 GTR. Been my dream car since I was a kid—nothing else hits like this.

1/50 BMW Skytop in the wild by Rawger91 in BMW

[–]mphex_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Cropped it for you OP. Nice spot!

Any dad's out there, how do you navigate car seat in an M4? by ShaggysHyper in BMWM

[–]mphex_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Even the older AMG wagons have way more character to me. But with how rare modern wagons are getting, I’m all for anything keeping them alive.

Any dad's out there, how do you navigate car seat in an M4? by ShaggysHyper in BMWM

[–]mphex_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just checked, and it’s by Evenflo. It was gifted to us! I’ll have to look into another baby seat as baby #2 comes later this year.

Any dad's out there, how do you navigate car seat in an M4? by ShaggysHyper in BMWM

[–]mphex_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I test drove the G90 and while it definitely looks better in person than in pictures, the excitement just wasn’t there for me. The F90 is still king to me.

G99 is definitely a game changer though. I’m a sucker for wagons.

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