The electric R/C future is bright. By that we now have brushless motors( basically no maintanence- no brushes to cut or com)& the coming of lipo batteries. Chassis for TC is open with many manufacturers. Radios now we have spectrum ( no more spare crystals to bring). If you check with the LHS and the place where everyone races they can tell you the popular chassis. A newcomer should get something that is sold locally so they may ge parts. You lose interest if your waiting for parts coming in the mail.By a used chassis to save your self some money.If you by good equipment you can always sell it to someone. If you buy cheap it's harder for you to get any money back later.