Its starting to sound like it may not be the car with the problem it just might be you. The statement my friend has a t-maxx & never has problems but I have nothing but problems with mine would be the first clue & if you hate working on the H8 dont get another 1/8 buggy or truggy their all laid out the same but for a few screws here & there.Why not give your H8 to your friend that never has problems & see how he does with it for a while & take a break from RC till something changes.
BTW elc is not easier as said earlier.I have melted 2 speed controls ,a motor & several wires became unsoldered when the other parts failed.Not easier or cheaper just different. All parts have been replaced under warrante so far but the time to get the parts back have so far totaled more than you have owned your H8 times 3.