i dont have a brand preference. the last thing i actually raced was an mbx5t. but im open to anything. last time i went to ff i saw a lot of truggies, idk if its still that way, but all the deals i have been coming across are buggies. its nice to know there is a nitro scene near by! this is sure an expensive hobby to get started in, especially when my son was just born 3 weeks ago :P