I think (for now anyway) I will go with the Stampede as it is a better fit for what my son will want to do with it (running around the yard through puddles and such). Anyone know roughly how long the stock battery lasts?
Also a little off topic, but when you can get a 7.2v 5000mah NiMH for cheaper than the equivalent 7.4v LiPO, why would you use the latter? Can you use the LiFe batteries with these as the voltages are significantly different.