Main thing was replacement parts in case something did break. i couldn't find a LHS that stocks anything for it. So I went ahead and bought a Losi XXL, I know there is parts everywhere for it and Hop ups galore. if you guys want a cheap newManic it is on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT for $475 buy it now!!