Originally Posted by
bphicks123
i dont think i can go more than 700$ USD
so the 8ight would be more nimble, and the 8ight-t is a truggy, and has a bigger engine.
Well the 8ight would be around $700 with tax once you include the batteries for the starter box and receiver. But a good servo will cost an extra $100-150 from what everyone is telling me.
I honestly think the Ten-T is your best option. Unless you really think you will want to regularly race (which you don't), the Ten-T will probably exceed your expectations. It pretty much has all the goodies the 8ight has, except with an onboard starter. The engines are basically the same size (340 vs 350). And the Ten-T includes a Lipo for the receiver and a charger for it. So for $450 ($500 with tax or shipping) you get everything you need except for fuel.
I also recommend you buy a hotter glow plug. The stock one doesn't seem to like to start during these cold months....even here in California.