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finally after 16 years or whatever of wanting and asking for a 4 x 4 stampede, then they SCREW us and give it the vxl and 2.4 radio which MOST people don't want in order to drive the price way up, they act all high and mightly on the webpage about since we asked for it they made it, we asked for a kit to, best thing about traxxas is the aftermarket companies will ge on this and within a year between the aftermarket and ebay we will be able to build one from scratch with quality components, gotta hand it to them with the full line of accessories right off the bat, $400 is crack cocaine kinda high, better be closer to three than four
Yeah how dare them include the best stuff they could. PeterV on the traxxas forum said even an AM radio/brushed version would be around $300 or slightly less. So basically for $100 more you get 2.4 radio, brushless, and a battery. Id say that is not to shabby.
I for one think it will be a bargain at $350 and still a solid value at $399
best stuff they could?
you mean best stuff they would, if you think the vxl is the best your in bad shape, the esc is poor or decent at best, the motor is decent but no where near the best, the 2.4 radio is better than the am stuff DUH but would you throw away your DX 3 for it? I wouldn't even get rid of my spair 75 FM JR XS 3 pro for it.
it should be a kit at $169 plain and simple,you used to be able to get a whole brushed truck and am radio for that from the very same company, oh wait the xl 5 pede still is that much! Like I said it won't be long and you'll be able to build one from scratch without there CHEASY electronics, then I might have one, no rtr crap for me, even at $299 it would be a hard sale to me personally. The VXL system sells to hobby shops at right around $100, the radio(tx and rx) even more, take that crap out and sell it as a race roller if your worried about fit and finish of unassembled parts but their replacement parts are fine and all interchange nicely so there is no reason why they should not sell kits other than it dosn't line there pockets as well. The RTR version should come with KY sponsorship logos for the side if its $399.
and by the way, Peter works for Traxxas, his job is to make money for traxxas last I knew, I bet they will have less than $150 in the entire RTR package on there end, of course they need to make there R and D as well as production costs back but not on the first 10,000 units
Are you serious???? I have never seen such whining in my life. Lets break things down a little. First off, it is very obvious that you dislike RTR models, and more so traxxas because they produce so many RTR models. That is your opinion and you are entitled to it, but you obviously do not understand the business side of things.
Short Course racing is without a doubt one of the most popular areas of RC right now and just take a second and think to yourself why that is... Ive got one answer for you, BECAUSE IT IS AFFORDABLE.
So the VXL system may not be the best, no one ever claimed it was. Obviously the 200.00 DX3 radios will be better than the 2.4 that comes in a RTR, DUH! The great thing about RTR and these packages such as the 4 wheel drive slash, is that people can actually afford them without taking out a loan. I don't know about you, but I dont have 700 to drop on a 1/8th buggy and another 500 for all the supporting accessories, etc. Very few people have that kind of money to invest into the hobby. If the RC world was strictly centered around 1000.00$ vehicles and setups, it would not make it. (take into consideration the large number of younger kids who are into rc who have very limited funds).
With that being said, lets jump into the RTR side of things. A lot of people who buy entry level setups DO NOT want to go home and spend hours assembling it and also having to buy various electronics, etc. Once again, that works for you, but if RTR packages were not available, the hobby would not attract nearly as many new people as it recently has.
I personally think the 4x4 10th slash is a GREAT addition to the RC World. For those who feel that every new RC that hits the stage has to be 100% original, you are not living on a planet we like to call earth. It's not possible. It is great that we get so many variations available to us (2wd slash, 4wd slash, 1/16 slash, rustler, stampede, bandit, etcccccccccccc.)
If losi wants to toss out a brushless 4wd strike, it would not be a bad idea at all, same with associated and HPI.
In the end, companies such as traxxas have to make money to survive. They do their best to build what people want, but also what will SELL. Few can afford a 700 high end NON RTR setup, where as many can afford a 200,300, or 400$ Complete RTR setup.
Traxxas made a very smart decision producing this truck. It will sell and be a great investment on their part regardless of what you and the others who hate it have to say. The people hating on this truck are by far the minority and in the end you cant please everyone.
Once again, if you don't like the truck, don't buy it. Its very simple. For you to say you wouldn't pay much money at all for the 4wd slash, just keep in mind I would probably pay less for something that you may enjoy. Let the people who are excited for this truck celebrate and stop filling the threads with such negativity.
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