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22-08-2017
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Budget off-road for £150-£200
As the title says really, looking for the best budget 1/10th RC model?
I spent a lot of money in the past on all the gear, but never really got time to get into it and ended up selling it all. As a result I don't want to make the same mistake again so I'm trying to keep the costs down. It's mainly going to be used to bash about and attend some local races, just to see if I get into it, if I do then I'll get something a little better and pass the budget model down to my 4 year old son. What I've come across so far are things like the Maverick Strada XB Brushless, FTX Vantage Brushless, and one I've found recently that I seem to like is a Team C TR02 V2 RTR, this one provides upgrade options if I wanted to keep it longer, but I'm unsure about parts availability as it seems not many people sell this make/model. I'm not expecting to really compete with the big guys, just attend a few races, have some fun, hopefully get the hang of it and upgrade/move onto better if I need to. Some links: Team C TR02 V2 RTR - https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/247800/ Maverick Strava XB - https://www.modelsport.co.uk/maveric...roducts/408632 FTX Vantage - https://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-van...products/40388 Any advice would be appreciated, are either of these more robust than the other? Maverick and FTX seem easy to get parts for. 
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22-08-2017
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I would keep an eye on eBay, if you go 2wd then I'd look at something like a Schumacher cougar kf2 2nd hand you can pick one up for about £100 with hop ups and spares are easy to come by can be run low or high grip, then will have to add electrics, but if you don't enjoy racing it will hold its price if you sell on, great car just that the kc and kd are the new model so prices have dropped on the kf2, for 4wd I would avoid the strada and vantage not very robust for racing. where are you planning to race? I'd go to the club and see how popular 4wd is and if anyone has any used kit for sale, would be handy to know what others are running so you can get help with set up and spares if needed as you build up your own toolbox, good luck!!!
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Another vote for 2nd hand, but also, the team c is pretty good, although I think the tr02 is rear motored so isn't great on current higher grip type tracks.
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23-08-2017
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I have a very little use Ansman mad monkey, which I think is a team C TC02C in all but name. It's mid mounted motor, has some spares etc. No electrics included. Looking for £55 posted which I think is s bargain. PM me if interested, let me know your e-mail and I'll send some pics.
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Visit your local club see what is popular and what you can still buy spares for easily
the big names still come out on top schumacher losi yokomo kyosho and associated lesser known brands are by no means poor but by definition less are sold so less spares are available Think carefully what you want before parting with hard earned cash dave
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23-08-2017
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I'll keep my eyes open for a KF, doesn't appear to be any for sale at the minute.
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23-08-2017
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There's one on here for 125 still showing as for sale, do a search for member tyreman or type schumacher cougar kf2 if still for sale may do a deal
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