If you want something to bash, is easy to drive and looks good for the kids I'd up the budget (or watch eBay) to £200 and get an HPI Blitz ready to run truck. Damn near indestructible and if you ever fancy a go on the track you won't be totally embarrassed (or in kid speak = disheartened to the point of giving up). Ansmann do a short course truck too, not sure about the quality as no personal experience of them. Avoid really cheap kit though, remember the saying "Buy cheap, buy twice".
If your son is really young he may be right about the Super Fighter and if he enjoys driving it and wants to get more into the hobby you can always sell it and get something more competent later on. Bear in mind some Tamiya Spares aren't cheap as you often have to buy a whole parts sprue or screw bag for some of the basic cars rather than just the specific bit you may break.
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