I posted about waiting for the RC8T earlier, and want to chime in again. I run the Matrix TR right now and find it super durable I will agree that it is alittle heavy but there is options to help with that. It has the most steering out of any truggy I ever driven, I like lots of steering and parts wear is very little. I do have to say that parts ARE not the cheapest and I do have to order when I do need some which is rare. I have only broke a front arm since I have had it "and that was my fault".