Originally Posted by larlev

I'm simply saying this truck is not for everyone. $400 you have a RTR 4wd that in the hands of a good driver is just as competitive as our trucks are.
Bashing to me means water, weeds, sand, beach, drainage ditches...etc. There is no way in hell I'm taking my $1000 Losi to do that....$400 Slash, yes.

For a new person to hobby...I was one recently. The Slash is hands down the best option. Things will get broke...even your smallest shops have Traxxas stuff readily available. Race the slash 4wd...if you like it. Buy a Losi and bash the slash. That's what I ended up doing.