Hi LeadFoot, the Kyosho Inferno IS one of the best buggies on the market at the moment. It is also the platform from the 8 times world champion, I have had mine for a couple of years and I'll tell you what, its a really tough buggy.
If I was you I'd check out anything from the KYOSHO, MUGAN or LOSI line up of buggies, they are the top.(I picked the KYOSHO)