The thing that got to me, and probably the weakest points was the servo horn, no bearings and 1980s shocks in the standard 02. As a beginner, not understanding why the car wouldn't track straight was bit of a nightmare but these are the lessons you go through when you start this hobby. The type S seems like a big jump from the original

The hk bt-4 /sakura xi sport are probably better alternatives out of the box and economically as well for parts.