before getting a kit, try to look around if your local hobby supports the kit your interested in getting. no product support is no fun especially when you break something. i think the traxxas revo is very cool and unique but it not tested yet. as for now, the hpi savage is very nice and durable. oh, by the way, the savage is a 1:8 scale monster truck as compared to the traxxas t-maxx. hope this helps