Thanks for the reply. I want to buy something that I can pretty much buy and use right away. Then, I am all for upgrades and customization over time. Lurking here abd checking out videos and seems like rpm parts and new shock tower bolts are a good idea. So, battery and charger upgrades and then suspension components like from drove shafts etx to make the stampede a but more durable.
What are the main differences between the brushed abd brushless versions of the Stampede? Do most here think it is worth the extra $ up front to get the brushless version?