$30 for a City car pack that doesn't even pretend it's worth $30 — the modifications are fun, the price is not.
The parts alone are worth about 96% of the street price — the basis for this D price read.
FairParts are worth about 96% of the price — close to what the set is worth.
Modified Race Cars lands in a weird spot: the cars themselves are genuinely playable, the color-blocking is bold, and kids who are into customization fantasy will get a kick out of swapping parts between builds. But $29.99 for 359 pieces and two minifigs in the City theme is hard to square when comparable sets do more for less. The build is quick — this is an afternoon, not a project — and there's nothing here that stretches the hobby in any direction. Display collectors will walk past it. Builders will feel the part count before they feel the fun. It's a decent enough gift if you're not watching the price tag, but if you are, there are better City options at this number.
This grade blends these community reviews with set facts and market pricing, and updates as new reviews come in.