Buy a used one here. I just gave $250 for a nitro version on here brand new with a ton of spares, over $300 in spare parts. $80 for the conversion kit and your below new kit price for a car with a spare parts. I run the Tekin RX8 in mine. Don't forget tires and wheels. 1/8th scale isn't cheap in any way except possibly maintenance depending on your routine for maintaining your cars. You can get a Brand new RC8Be kit from amain for 385 shipped.