If you’re a parent or grandparent trying to find the perfect gift to get Johnny or Jenny off the couch and into the great outdoors, this Razor Dune Buggy article might give you some great information in making that decision. I had a hard time finding good comprehensive information when I was searching online, so I know what you’re going through. I hope I can shed some light on whether or not this kid’s buggy lived up to the hype.
OK. I admitted it. My son is a complete car, truck and train freak. Every time we see road construction, he almost hyperventilates with excitement. He has been begging me for years to get him a motorized car or other vehicle that he can drive himself. He was not satisfied with being the passenger. He wanted to control the action himself. We got him a little electric ride-on toy when he was 3 or 4 and he got over it pretty quickly. He was eager to move up to a gas-powered vehicle that can go pretty high speeds, but there was no way I was going to do it at his age. Not to mention the fact that gas-powered go-karts and buggies can cost an arm and a leg. No, thanks!
One of our neighbors had a Razor Dune Buggy, which was the most popular toy among the kids on our street. My son tried it out and I was able to see if he could safely control it. I was pleasantly surprised at how easily he learned to handle this toy. We decided to buy this for him as a birthday present and it turned out to be a hit.
Here’s what we think of the Razor Dune Buggies:
One the bright side
- This electric dune buggy arrived at our house fully assembled in the box except for the safety flag that just had to be inserted into its slot.
- We were able to get a 30 minute ride on the battery when the buggy first arrived (according to the instructions we should have fully charged the battery before use. We would have had a longer ride the first time.)
- Lightweight construction so it’s easy for kids to maneuver and for mom and dad to get around.
- It takes up very little space as it can be stored vertically against a wall.
- Easy for children to learn to drive (depending on age).
- It goes fast enough (10mph) to be fun but safe.
- Low center of gravity so it won’t tip over easily.
on the negative side
- The safety flag is black and I would have preferred it to be orange or yellow for better visibility.
- Since this dune go kart is so low to the ground, driving on streets with car traffic and without adult supervision could be a safety issue.
- Parking brakes can be difficult for younger children to learn to use.
As always, make sure your kids wear a helmet to protect those little heads when riding the Razor Dune Buggy.