Originally Posted by Stubbs

I've had this same question about a good first truggy, but let's expand on joshjohnson93's original post.

I'm in a slightly different situation. I'm already racing SCT, but I want to expand into the truggy class next season. I also already have a radio, starter box, and a few other misc. "need to have" items to run a buggy/truggy.

Most of the guys on my track run Mugen (MBX5T & 6T), RC8T's, or Losi 8T 2.0's. There are two Jammin's, but they're kind of the odd balls. Support is a valid point, but my LHS has said they would gladly stock the usual wear items for anyone who had a different brand of vehicle. My main concern is durability and driveability.

From speaking to everyone in the truggy class, the consensus is that the Mugen is the most forgiving & easiest to drive. The Losi is the most economical RTR, but the least durable due to so-so plastic, and the RC8T is the most dated design, but is a strong truggy. I'd like to get an opinion from you guys as to what you think a good first truggy would be assuming that I don't necessarily need to purchase an RTR since I already have a good amount of equipment.

I've already read A LOT of debate between the RC8T, and the 8T 2.0. What is the opinion on these two, and the other truggies I have listed below for a person just moving into the class? Ignore price for the moment (that's a whole other discussion). I'm looking for just durability, and ease of set-up / driving for a person new to the class, but not new to racing.

Josh, hopefully this will gve you some other options to look at too...

Mugen MBX6T
Kyosho ST-RR
X-Ray XT8 (2009 spec)
Tamiya 801-XT
Jammin X2
O'Donnell Z01T