I've been looking around for a first RC and have settled on getting a monster truck. But in looking I can't decide which would better suit my needs, an E-MAXX or a mini-LST.

Being new to this I have no idea about the reputation of either.
Both seem to have good parts availabilty and upgrade potential.
I'm a little concerned that the maintenance cost of the E-Maxx will be higher.
And I'm thinking the E-Maxx may run out of space in the yard (1/2 acre).
Is the M-LST more difficult to work on because of it's size?

Anybody have an opinion one way or the other?