I have raced gas boats for 4 years and loved it but time for change I need some advice on purchasing a 1/8 buggy I know I'm going to want to race but don't want to waste money on trying to find a ready to run electric buggy I was looking at the upcoming Hpi racing 1/8 trophy flux buggy I like the construction but looking for replacement parts is limited. Any other brands or models I should be looking at? I want to stay with electric any advise would be greatly appreciated

one other ? 2wd or 4wd 1/8 or 1/10 I am leaning to the 1/8 scale any pro or cons