Originally Posted by
Docrc
A "new racer" is better benefited by investing in quality electronics, that may last them a number of years. What car they start with matters little, as they won't be competitive regardless what they run while they're learning not to crash.
This is why new racers should always be steered towards quality used gear instead of cheap, new gear if they are on a limited budget. That same racer will be much happier down the road when he doesn't have to spend more money on a new ESC/motor because he bought a cheap sensorless combo and now wants to run stock.