There are lots of awesome rc cars. Its amazing how much cheaper this hobby has become.
Rc's that come to my mind are E-Revo, Savage Flux, Losi 8ight with a conversion kit and many more.
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXWGD0**&P=ML]E-Revo[/link]
[link=http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXABLW**&P=ML]Savage Flux[/link]
[link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=LOSB0084]8ight[/link]
(these are not the cheapest you can find these cars.. Just an example.
Lipos and Lipo chargers are not expensive if you buy overseas. Good sites for lipos, chargers and brushless motors are listed below. Just remember there is virtually no customer support so if you get burned with a DOA pack or whatever dont be surprised if you cant get a refund.. Price point is your warranty
[link=http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_index.asp]Hobby King[/link]
[link=http://www.hobbypartz.com/]HobbyPartz[/link]
Hope I helped!