If new to it...
If you are still looking and/or not....... try the HPI touring(EVO, SS, RS4 3)....Very sick speed ...Also upgradable for further power. I bought the Rs4 3 and loved it but wanted more power after I got used to the Nitro scene and upgraded the whole car and now this puppy screams..... Might aswell call this puppy the Evo or SS but lighter. Believe me or not but my car could prolly beat most. It handles great, sounds mean, and looks amazing. Easy to break down and clean. After the third time I could do it with my eyes closed. But I will tell you do alot of reading on handling, tuning, care, cleaning, and storage etc etc of Nitro's. Much like babies when first born need alot of care....then after awhile it bares off some.
HPI is reasonably priced too
Besure to break in properly or you will lose out..
Dante`
P.s welcome to NITRO and the forum