Originally Posted by
aray
I agree that is a reasonable cost, and what most will spend.
Here is a slightly different approach, and may vary based on location:
Losi 2.0 rtr $630.00
2 new servos $150.00
charger $25.00 (NIMH chargers are available at this price)
fuel $30.00/gallon (~$30/gallon in US if bought locally)
tools $50 (EDS/Hudy tools nice but not necessary year 1)
race fees $20.00/race
tires $50.00/race
new engine $200.00 (lots of options under $200, and they're going to blow it up anyway...lol)
Used spare roller for parts - $200 (so a newbie has every spare part he might need)
pit table from walmart or target - $30
2 plastic tubs to hold your stuff - $20
roar - $25
$1430
But still even if it's $2k, I don't think that's too bad. Less than a MX bike, boat, etc.
less than a blown engine after a dropped valve if you are not a sponsored rider...
... part of the reason i quit racing MX, it was 1200 for just parts to fix my bike and i got parts from kawi at cost...