I find it funny that some people will Rationalize, that the Rising cost of RC equipment is a Good thing for the Hobby.
The price for Entering and Remaining in VTA / GT RC racing is high enough.
Some say well you dont need that expensive equipment but if you dont have good stuff you are automatically at a disadvantage.
For Me I think $150 is too much for a motor. I guess thats the price to be paid to try to be competitive, every 6-9 months . ( I dont consider myself competitive in GT)
My motors are all a Generation Old (or more ) and the new motors keep getting faster.