I started out with a couple ExceedRC cars a few years back (I think made by the same OEM as Redcat since many of their parts are interchangeable). They were great at first, but became a real headache when I started having problems and the parts were hard to find, plus the customer service was non-existent. Like Billy said, the aftermarket does not support these brands, so they are rather limited in that regard. From what I understand though, Redcat has gotten a lot better over the years and people seem to like them a lot more now. It sounds like your experience with Redcat has been good so far and that's awesome to hear. They are very well priced vehicles for sure and as long as you're able to continue getting spare parts and support you need, that's what's most important!