well, it is the only buggy I have had, but I will tell you this much...racing against guys with other bugs, and who have been racing anywhere from 2-4 years, my 8ight is faster, quicker, jumps better, lands better, and seems more stable in the rough stuff then their buggies (mostly Jammin's and Mugen) - now, I obviously do not win all the time, but for my 8ight to stand out above those other buggies at the track, and I am a rookie driver???? That says something about the 8ight....it may not be the BEST choice for everyone out there, but I am glad I dropped the mugen from the cart and got the 8ight for sure