Best QUALITY car around 300 dollar budget...
12-03-2006, 08:36 PM
#1
Best QUALITY car around 300 dollar budget...
Hi, total n00b here. I'd like a nice car that can:
take a bit of a beating
go offroad and take some bumps
reach at least 40 mph
avoid the cost of constant maintenace (light maintenance to none)
can work in rain
If there's anything important that you don't see on my list please inform me about it. I know NOTHING... I dont even know what the advatages of gas over electric (other than the obvious) and vice versa are....
Looking for best quality at best price.
take a bit of a beating
go offroad and take some bumps
reach at least 40 mph
avoid the cost of constant maintenace (light maintenance to none)
can work in rain
If there's anything important that you don't see on my list please inform me about it. I know NOTHING... I dont even know what the advatages of gas over electric (other than the obvious) and vice versa are....
Looking for best quality at best price.
12-04-2006, 10:20 PM
#3
I dont really plan to race it...
I do have a golf course and some really cool trails by my house that would be fun to romp on.
Basically I want whatever's the most fun + quality. I dont know what 300 can get me but i want to avoid cheap parts as much as possible for the price.
I remember when I was a kid I'd always see broken cars in my friends garages
I do have a golf course and some really cool trails by my house that would be fun to romp on.
Basically I want whatever's the most fun + quality. I dont know what 300 can get me but i want to avoid cheap parts as much as possible for the price.
I remember when I was a kid I'd always see broken cars in my friends garages
Last edited by EsthetiX; 12-05-2006 at 12:19 AM.
12-05-2006, 03:45 PM
#4
By the way XXXCRRacer I live right by you!
12-05-2006, 03:58 PM
#5
Tech Rookie
I have to tell you about the duratrax evader series...
its not a popular choice for racing, i think due to parts availability at the track
but it is one tough truck i have had one for 5 years and even have taken it too skate parks...
if i was going too spend 300 on a good basher id get another one for less than a hundred off ebay and add a $200 dollar brushless system for some speed
but i wouldnt drive it in the rain and a $200 brushless system like the novak ss5800 will only bring it too about 30 mph
what i think would be insanely cool is a used evader and a novak gtb 3.5 brushless-about $375-$400 including battery
its not a popular choice for racing, i think due to parts availability at the track
but it is one tough truck i have had one for 5 years and even have taken it too skate parks...
if i was going too spend 300 on a good basher id get another one for less than a hundred off ebay and add a $200 dollar brushless system for some speed
but i wouldnt drive it in the rain and a $200 brushless system like the novak ss5800 will only bring it too about 30 mph
what i think would be insanely cool is a used evader and a novak gtb 3.5 brushless-about $375-$400 including battery
12-14-2006, 09:33 PM
#7
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Originally Posted by EsthetiX
Hi, total n00b here. I'd like a nice car that can:
take a bit of a beating
go offroad and take some bumps
reach at least 40 mph
avoid the cost of constant maintenace (light maintenance to none)
can work in rain
If there's anything important that you don't see on my list please inform me about it. I know NOTHING... I dont even know what the advatages of gas over electric (other than the obvious) and vice versa are....
Looking for best quality at best price.
take a bit of a beating
go offroad and take some bumps
reach at least 40 mph
avoid the cost of constant maintenace (light maintenance to none)
can work in rain
If there's anything important that you don't see on my list please inform me about it. I know NOTHING... I dont even know what the advatages of gas over electric (other than the obvious) and vice versa are....
Looking for best quality at best price.
12-15-2006, 07:19 AM
#8
I would look at the Traxxas Rustler or Stampede both good trucks, I would stay with electric just because nitro and golf courses don't mix real well. Stick with the RTR's, Kits are not in your budget... 
, Another truck you should give a look to is the HPI Wheelie King it should be in the $180 range and that's with a battery also, It would get you into the hobby but It's not going to do 40 mph though, But it will go fast enough to have fun. Good luck and I hope you can find something to suit your needs.
, Another truck you should give a look to is the HPI Wheelie King it should be in the $180 range and that's with a battery also, It would get you into the hobby but It's not going to do 40 mph though, But it will go fast enough to have fun. Good luck and I hope you can find something to suit your needs.
12-15-2006, 06:04 PM
#9
Both the Rustler and the Evader are afforable and tough. I lean a little more toward the Rustler only because I think parts are more available, and because of the beatings I've seen on the 3 or 4 within my circle of RC friends. Both have many upgrades and I think they are a nice all-around RC for the money if you just want to run around and not race. We have a combo of both in nitro and electric. I'm amazed at how well they hold up.
The Stampede will get you a little more ground clearance, and is a real fun truck as well. It can take quite the beating with the right upgrades, but doesn't handle as well as the other two.
One of the biggest factors in your decision should be this: What parts does a local hobby shop carry? Nothing stinks more than going out for a spin and 10 minutes later you've broken it. Then, sitting down at the PC to order parts, only to wait 7 to 10 days for them.
The Stampede will get you a little more ground clearance, and is a real fun truck as well. It can take quite the beating with the right upgrades, but doesn't handle as well as the other two.
One of the biggest factors in your decision should be this: What parts does a local hobby shop carry? Nothing stinks more than going out for a spin and 10 minutes later you've broken it. Then, sitting down at the PC to order parts, only to wait 7 to 10 days for them.
12-17-2006, 01:13 PM
#10
Tech Rookie
08-05-2007, 12:27 PM
#11
Can I get some more thoughts... Tha Jato looks cool. It's a bit pricey though. I've decided to keep it under 250.
08-05-2007, 12:29 PM
#12
I think I', going to go for the RUSTLER. Is there a better option in this price range?
08-05-2007, 12:49 PM
#13
rc18b rtr?
08-08-2007, 12:49 AM
#14
Id go with the rustler, if I was bashing and on a budget.
Just bear in mind that there are some things you will need to buy despite these cars being RTR...for example, the chargers that come with RTRs are awful, they take like 6 hours to charge a stick pack. An inexpensive peak charger is definately necessary, and a few extra packs too
Have fun!
Just bear in mind that there are some things you will need to buy despite these cars being RTR...for example, the chargers that come with RTRs are awful, they take like 6 hours to charge a stick pack. An inexpensive peak charger is definately necessary, and a few extra packs too
Have fun!
08-08-2007, 01:38 PM
#15
Id go with the rustler, if I was bashing and on a budget.
Just bear in mind that there are some things you will need to buy despite these cars being RTR...for example, the chargers that come with RTRs are awful, they take like 6 hours to charge a stick pack. An inexpensive peak charger is definately necessary, and a few extra packs too
Have fun!
Just bear in mind that there are some things you will need to buy despite these cars being RTR...for example, the chargers that come with RTRs are awful, they take like 6 hours to charge a stick pack. An inexpensive peak charger is definately necessary, and a few extra packs too
Have fun!