Save your money and buy a Spektrum DX2. You will save money in the long run. It is DSM so no crystals to deal with. So when those big races come around and the is racing going on and you need to test something on the car. you need not worry about your radio messing things up.
Plus you can find this radio cheap. in the $150 range.
http://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/D...ProdID=SPM2020