Newbie question W/O anything funny in it.
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Either go with an older losi like a xxx-s, they go on ebay for next to nothing, or snag an old team associated. i love my old old losi quite a bit, bit i've got too much invested nowdays. it was before the xxx-s. lol associated parts are everywhere and i bet either way you go, you won't be let down. you may even be able to stay under 250!
I don't know much about the Tamiya cars other than some places might not stock parts for them. But they would be a good option to consider. Since you are basically 'bashing' with it.. gets what the LHS stocks parts for. Speed and handeling arent your concerns.