If your going to go with a MT, get the MGT. Best MT for bashing and racing for the price. Next would be the LST2.

Almost any of the new truggies will do the trick,CRT,ST-1,ST-R(not a RTR), Iwould shy away from the LSP, it takes some aftermarket bits to keep it running right w/o breaking.

I would also look at the TNX, they are decent except for the spur and axles.