i just ran my first truggy race yesterday with a z01t that i bought used, and i really enjoyed it. it drove like a dream and turned on a dime! i cannot comment on any other brands since im new and odonnell is the only brand ive ran. i have the team buggy as well, and it has taken one hell of a thrashing being im a rookie. like above the parts are cheap but high quality. im extremely pleased with my investment in their equipment!