8ight T's are only $329 at amainhobbies.
As long as you don't think you can go without regular maintenance on your truck "like these other people" you'll be fine. At that price it can't be beat! I would be wary of anyone telling me to use Team Intigy anything!! It's junk!!
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...oducts_id/9725