This hurts to say... but honestly if you are just looking to grab something new to bash with, the Traxxas Rustler VXL is a good start.
But if you want a "real" car.. T4 or XXXT and a Mamba 5700 is a very good choice.
Setup can help if there is a wheelie problem. Get a nice set of basher tires like the mashers or something and have fun tearing it up.