LEGO TECHNIC Buggy (8048)

by LEGO

Product Features

• 2 models in 1
• Rebuilds into a tractor
• Features steering, a V4 engine with pistons that move when buggy moves, 4-wheel fully-independent suspension and opening cabin
• 4-wheel fully-independent suspension and opening cabin
• 314 pieces

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 2.2 x 10.3 inches ; 1.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B002RL7WJ2
• Item model number: 4567588
• Manufacturer recommended age: 9 - 16 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,212 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Bounce over rugged off-road terrain with this dune buggy with working four-wheel suspension. You can rotate the steering wheel to steer the tires, open the cab roll-cage, and see the V4 engine pistons really move when the vehicle rolls.

Product Description

Pieces: 314

Take your LEGO® TECHNIC power off the road!
Bounce over rugged off-road terrain with this dune buggy with working four-wheel suspension! You can rotate the steering wheel to steer the tires, open the cab roll-cage, and see the V4 engine pistons really move when the vehicle rolls. 2-in-1 model rebuilds into a powerful tractor.

• Features steering, a V4 engine with with moving pistons and 4-wheel fully-independent suspension
• 2 models in 1: rebuilds into a tractor
• Buggy measures over 11.5" (29cm) long and 5" (13cm) high

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun!, December 28, 2010

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K. A. Stevens (McMinnville, Tennessee United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: LEGO TECHNIC Buggy (8048) (Toy)

We bought this for Christmas 2010? My son is great with his hands and would love to have the LEGO Mindstorm robot. Someone suggest that we start with the TECHNIC series to see if he could do them and if he liked them. He is 7 and put the buggy together mostly by himself. I, dad, did the quality checks and helped when he thought he had pieces missing. No parts missing, he used the wrong length shaft in the wrong place. What is cool is that it is not a model that you set on a shelf and look at. You can roll it and watch the parts move like a real car. The only thing that I noticed that my son struggled with was the picture of how the pieces go together, but with a little explanation, from dad, on how to orient the part and compare it to the picture, he was able to run with it. I guess I have no excuses now to keep me from getting him the robot :)

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Legos!, August 31, 2010

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DK "Coach" (Colorado Rockies) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: LEGO TECHNIC Buggy (8048) (Toy)

I built this with my son, who is way too young for it - so really I built it while he cheered me on.

I have been building legos for 30 years, but have until now neglected the "technics" sets. I was overjoyed to discover all the fun new parts. The model is remarkable and clever, and surprisingly sturdy. I don't think it's much of a toy, but still it is really enjoyable to hold and move about. The only thing I would have added is a rear differential. I don't have any idea how this could be done in the constraints of lego parts. The steering and suspension is fantastic, and the drive train and motor are pretty cool too.

Overall it's a great lego set. I'm not sure how to assess the value. 35 bucks is pretty steep for a toy, and I have yet to see how valuable the pieces are once we dismantle the buggy and add the parts to our "big bucket of legos". Many of the parts seem pretty speciallized, but we are enthusiastic to create new things with these peicies. Ultimately I view all lego sets as parts collections, not models. This one might be a tad pricey for the goods you get.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very educational, May 12, 2010

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Maicon - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: LEGO TECHNIC Buggy (8048) (Toy)

the engine head, moving pistons and the steering construction were a great way to show how real car mechanics operate.
My child really enjoyed putting this together (althoug it took several sessions over 1 month, due to the difficulty)
I would like Lego to not assume symmetry by construction and show both sides in their instructions (for under age kids)
This is a very good toy and I really like the educational value of this toy.