Include the Savage Flux in your choice of basher truck. As infernus posted, it CAN take a beating. You really need to try hard to break something. I have the stock E-Revo before and is just slow for me. Unless you go brushless, might as well go for their brushless edition. You will save more at the end with all that is included.

I didn't even think of getting the Flux before. But just after a few youtube vids and the carnage that it can endure, I was sold. My E-Maxx and E-Revo are sold to get some funds to buy one.

I apologize if my post doesn't jive with your question.

But in any case. I mentioned my past E-Revo. I bashed the truck - stock (at least 2 times) and with Novak HV-Maxx 6.5 (powered by 7 cell 4600mah NiMh) and I didn't break anything. Again, it is slow for my taste in stock form. My E-maxx breaks the most, lol.

Can't say anything with the E-Savage though. Never driven or saw one in person.