LEGO Coastal Cop Buggy 8230-1
LEGO Coastal Cop Buggy (8230-1) is worth about $43 on the secondary market today, against a $46 retail price. It has 175 pieces, belongs to the Technic theme and was released in 1996. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale mark
- Set number
- 8230-1
- Theme
- Technic
- Year
- 1996
- Pieces
- 175
- Minifigures
- 1
- RRP
- $46
- Market value
- $43
- Used value
- $15
- Released
- 1996
- Retirement
- Retired
Minifigures in LEGO Coastal Cop Buggy
What you are paying for
Its 1 priced minifigure is worth about $11 together, roughly 24% of the set's value — about typical for sets with minifigures (typically 24%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Coastal Cop Buggy (8230-1) worth?
LEGO Coastal Cop Buggy is worth approximately $43 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Coastal Cop Buggy retired?
Yes — Coastal Cop Buggy (8230-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Coastal Cop Buggy gone up in value?
Not currently. Coastal Cop Buggy launched at $46 and trades around $43 today, 5.6% below its retail price. The price history chart shows the full trend.
What is the price per piece for Coastal Cop Buggy?
At its $46 retail price across 175 pieces, Coastal Cop Buggy works out to about $0.263 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Coastal Cop Buggy a good investment?
Coastal Cop Buggy currently trades 5.6% below its $46 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Coastal Cop Buggy so expensive?
Coastal Cop Buggy was released in 1996 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.