Originally Posted by
Thai3g_Eclipse
I'd be more concerned about parts availability if anything. If you're located in the U.S., Associated and Losi parts will be easy to get, as many hobby shops have no problems carrying their products. Having to wait 1-2 weeks for parts really blows, that's why I got rid of the XRAY XB8.
I find the Associated and Losi are no better in parts than Kyosho or Mugen. Xray, I can see that be a parts issue. The Associated RC8's most broken parts is backordered right now. Parts will really depend on the distributor & your LHS.