Im gonna chime in.. I thought about getting this truck, for a minute. Its pretty damn cool. So Ive done the research. This engine it comes with, I cant seem to find a manufacturers name. When that happens, its usually a cheapy brand. The cost for a replacement engine is 140$. Thats a cheap engine.. Now thats not necessarily a bad thing. To keep costs "down".
Its the difference between my Rovan 36cc and my Zenoah 32cc ....Rovan is less expensive and so the performance is equivalent with price. Just like anything, you get what you pay for. A more expensive engine is going to have tighter tolerances, better plating, stronger materials.....all adding up to better reliability and performance...You dont have to own this truck to know that this engine is less than desirable. At least for some people. Myself included. Dont feel discouraged or offended though., you still have one of the the baddest toys around and the envy of many.