Originally Posted by
8TNine
You got a lot of great, detailed responses to this. The one thing I’d emphasize for the price point you’re looking at is trying to find a used kit.
Lots of people and up selling their whole kit and caboodle with batteries, chargers, spare parts, transmitter, etc. If you buy a new kit, even RTR, there are a lot of hidden costs that can add up quickly.
This is a good idea if you're on a budget. However, keep in mind, not all racers will be honest with the buggy they are selling. They will all tell you it only has a few race days on it, but what some might be meaning is "The buggy has a few race days on it, per week, for the past 10 months.