One thing to consider is teh kinds of buggies that are run at your local track. If you plan on racing, visit your local track and see what others are running. All of the buggies at the race level are competitive when setup properly. So having a buggy that the majority of your competitors are familiar with and have parts for may be the way to go. A Tamiya Durga may be a great buggy for the price, but if you can't get parts, and setup tips, it may not be worth it.