Answers.Body: <p>You have several alternatives, and you can combine several approaches if you've got the cash:</p>
  
  <ol>
  <li>You can buy individual Power Functions parts from <a href="http://shop.lego.com/en-GB/Power-Functions-ByCategory">a LEGO shop</a> or from various other vendors. The advantage is that you'll get the specific parts that you're interested in. The down-side is that it'll probably cost you more than buying a set like 8293.</li>
  <li>You can buy a bundle from eBay. Several vendors make up their own kits that are similar to 8293 but with a slightly different mix of components.</li>
  <li>You can buy a set that contains Power Functions. This tends to be fairly cost-effective if you're interested in the parts that the set contains, but with the disadvantage of a larger initial outlay. Of course, you could re-sell anything you don't want if you're prepared to put in some effort. The other advantage of buying a kit is that you'll probably learn some new techniques during construction.</li>
  </ol>
  
  <p>If you go for (3), some of your options are:</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 400</li>
  <li>9397 Logging Truck</li>
  <li>9398 4X4 Crawler</li>
  <li>41999 4x4 Crawler Exclusive Edition</li>
  </ul>
  
  <p>Personally, if had the cash, I'd go for a 41999 (assuming it is still available). It includes <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ow6ct1yCXgw/UdAupr-OPNI/AAAAAAAAQxQ/qMyxgJshJK0/s640/blogger-image--1982346445.jpg">a great selection</a> of Power Functions components including remote control and IR receiver, a lot of generally useful parts, several exclusive parts (perfect for eBay?) and... well, it's just <em>very</em> cool.</p>
  
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Body: <p>I want to get some motors but don't know if it is a better idea to buy <code>8293-1: Motor Set</code> or try obtain motors from some other sets. Is there any kit challenging 8293? </p>
  
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Title: Buying another kit instead of 8293-1: Motor Set?
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ThreadText: # Buying another kit instead of 8293-1: Motor Set?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2013-08-06)
  
  I want to get some motors but don't know if it is a better idea to buy `8293-1: Motor Set` or try obtain motors from some other sets. Is there any kit challenging 8293?
  
  **Tags:** technic, shopping, power-functions
  
  
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  ### Answer by username_1 on 2013-08-06. Score: 6 | Accepted answer
  
  You have several alternatives, and you can combine several approaches if you've got the cash:
  
  1. You can buy individual Power Functions parts from [a LEGO shop](http://shop.lego.com/en-GB/Power-Functions-ByCategory) or from various other vendors. The advantage is that you'll get the specific parts that you're interested in. The down-side is that it'll probably cost you more than buying a set like 8293.
  2. You can buy a bundle from eBay. Several vendors make up their own kits that are similar to 8293 but with a slightly different mix of components.
  3. You can buy a set that contains Power Functions. This tends to be fairly cost-effective if you're interested in the parts that the set contains, but with the disadvantage of a larger initial outlay. Of course, you could re-sell anything you don't want if you're prepared to put in some effort. The other advantage of buying a kit is that you'll probably learn some new techniques during construction.
  
  If you go for (3), some of your options are:
  
  * 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 400
  * 9397 Logging Truck
  * 9398 4X4 Crawler
  * 41999 4x4 Crawler Exclusive Edition
  
  Personally, if had the cash, I'd go for a 41999 (assuming it is still available). It includes [a great selection](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ow6ct1yCXgw/UdAupr-OPNI/AAAAAAAAQxQ/qMyxgJshJK0/s640/blogger-image--1982346445.jpg) of Power Functions components including remote control and IR receiver, a lot of generally useful parts, several exclusive parts (perfect for eBay?) and... well, it's just *very* cool.
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_0**: I actually ended up buying 9398, it includes two less power-functions units compared to 41999 but that was not available to me.  
  > **username_1**: I'm pleased you found something that meets your needs.  
  
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