[imported_johndeerekid]

i found 2 ads for a t-maxx. $250, $240

[imported_gremlin_390]

matter of opinion and tecnique... i have a AE GT i got not long ago. im not a racer by any means, just purly basher and i think the truck is great for beginners. i dont do anything to maintain it (except basics for the engine, battery, and i like clean vehicles sometimes so i clean it.) its really easy to control other then the fact that you cant peg the throttle at low speeds on dust or it will spin backwards. Otherwise i would say the HPI MT2 is great too. my friend started all of RC with it and its a fun truck (we switch trucks sometimes for fun).

if your stuck on a big monster truck (i almost said 1/8 truck but the Revo is a 1/10 somehow....?) then i would say Savage is awesome, but i dont think any big monsters are good for beginners. i have never had a Revo, but i like them too.

thats my opinion, but like i said, its a matter of opinion and tecnique (ie driving, tool skills, mechanical skills...)

[imported_johndeerekid]

okay i have narrowed it down to 2 trucks. the traxxas t-maxx and the hpi savage. i need some help. so can u ppl post some pros and cons of these trucks. plz - Wes

[imported_johndeerekid]

okay which of the trucks are stand up really good to abuse(not that im gonna abuse it). like jumps, mud, racing. plz help -Wes

[revo]

the savy is reaaly tough it the best out there.

but the tmaxx would probably be a better all round truck if you actually are going to race

Revo

[imported_MT2_18SS]

I'd say the savage. my dad owns one have driven it personally fast reliable and can take an absolute beating with jumping and bashing around if you want it to.

[imported_RCcanuck]

don't get a Savage...they are bears to work on.....i guess the new Savage X is better but out of your price range......for your money p/u a used Tmaxx....be very carefull....always buy locally if you can and request a "see it run" meeting and go from there....you can get a great truck used if you are careful and smart about it...my first nitro was a new RTR Evader and it was a blast to drive and break and fix...and break and fix and drive...so on...so on..
this hobby is a blast....but it is expensive. 30-35 bucks a gallon just for fuel
i just spent close to 3 bills on a few new parts and getting ready for a season of bashing.....both my Tmaxxs were used and bought or traded locally....

Unless you want to run electric vehicles and only drive them as fast as say a "Newbright Hummer" and never hit anything ever...then you will need the cash for the purchase of a vehicle and some cash for maintenance, fuel and upkeep..never mind upgrades

have fun whatever you decide this is after all a "Hobby"

[imported_johndeerekid]

okay well i went to my local hobby shop and he also recommended a t-maxx or aa revo. so i have made the decisionn to save up and buy the t-maxx. my b-day is comin it 10 days and i will be gettting lots of cash. i cant wait to go nitro. thanks everyone who helped me decide. -Wes