Losi XXX-SCT or AE SC10 RS Procomp
My son is looking for a 1/10th scale basher, may possibly get some track time. We were initially set on getting something 4wd, but his budget is $250. As far as 2wd, it seems these two are the deal. The Losi is $199 shipped, brushed, 2.4g, great reviews from every source I can find, great tires, etc. The AE sc10 RS had aluminum body shocks, Jconcepts tires, Reedy brushless motor, etc- for $250. I haven't found as much about the procomp SC. I was looking at the ECX Torment (pretty slow and no aftermarket) and the Arrma shortcourse and Mojave- both run 29mph on a brushed motor and 2S, but no aftermarket.