I kickd myself for not making a move sooner on a simialr deal in my area. The guy asked $160 for a first generation E-Maxx and I payed him a visit to inspect it. I was in good shape except a shock shaft was bent. I pointed this out to him and after some negotiations the price came to $130. I should have brought cash with me because the next day when I called back to let him know I had the cash, the truck had been sold. Bummer

If the truck is in good mechanical shape and it runs well and includes all the necessary components then $150 is a good price. $125 is better!

Be sure to inspect the truck closely for damage and wear. Of course it will have wear from use, however, I look closely at the following areas:

- Flex the suspension all around, feel for tight spots or binding in the motion. This may indicate a bent part like a shock shaft, suspension arm or hinge pin.
- Look over the suspension to see if all the screws match and that they're not stripped or broken. Look into the hubs and check for damage.
- Give the chassis a good look over and check for mis-matched parts, excess damage or modifications.
- Test all the electrical components and drive the truck. Bring your own radio / crystals and a few batteries if possible.
- If possible, ask to remove the motor or pinon so you can push the truck by hand. This will give you a feel of the drive train and you can check for potentially bad bearings, damaged transmission gears orother troubled areas. Soemtimes the drive shafts get worn out and will have excess slop. They may also get bentin which theybind and cause drag. Hold the truck and turn a tire and see if the differential feels gritty or smooth. This is probably the biggest one for me since it's nearly impossible to see the condition of the diffrentials or transmission unless you dismantle the truck.