If you wanted the best car you would have gotten a Rev. 3
lol
Anyway, the world needs more people like you! Willing to go all out for 12th scale!
I wouldnt be so hard on yourself though, you would be amazed at how easy to drive a well maintaned and set up 12th scale is. Just remmeber, if you have any Q's make sure to ask them, because if you dont thats when problems normally occur.
Also if you true down yoru tires, you have a lesser chance of chunking. the car will also be alot more drivable and consistant with cut down tires.