the e10 chassis is a bit hevier and i personally dont like how it handles. it "slides" more then drifting.

the exceed rc cars are okay, but they always are out of stock and parts are never available. hpi will be around for awhile. so there parts will always remain there.

plus are exceed electronics waterproof? hell no they arent. you water on those and they are fried! hpi sprint now has 2.4 radio and waterproof electronics!

sprint is the way