Are you buying a new kit or something that is used? If you are buying new then you would have to find someone to build the factory team for you since it is only available in kit version. This kit is nice though since it has most all of the upgrades for the car already included in the kit like graphite parts, titanium trunbuckles and hingepins, aluminum screws and a bunch of other stuff. If you are buying a used car then this is definitely the way to go. That way down the road you wont have to find someone to put the upgrades on that you want because more than likely your car already has them. The rtr is a starter level car and is just like the factory team but it doesnt have all the upgrades and this one comes with everything you need to get started. A radio (which you cant use since its a pistol grip), esc and motor. You will most likely end up getting rid of all these electronics in the near future anyway i would suggest to go ahead find someone to build you a factory team car, get the electronics you want. That means a radio that you feel comfortable using, a good esc that can handle low turns because eventually you will want to go faster, and a stock motor or 19 turn motor to start out with. You might also want a esc that has reverse with a reverse lockout so you can use it for racing as well. Sorry for the long post hope something in it helps out.