I moved to Houston and now there are options for RC tracks!!

With this RC cars actually become a real option for me.

I just sold one of my rifles and have about $600 to use for "hobby money". (RC car or a single action revolver, most likely an RC...)

I am really thinking about a good RC car.

Currently electric is the only option (small apartment and quiet enough to use at some local places within walking distance).

I am thinking something along the 1/10th scale. Most of what I would end up doing is bombing around parks, parking lots, baseball fields and the like. But like I said before there is a track close to my place (off and on road). I dont think I would compete for awhile, but join on open nights kind of thing.

I am trying to figure out how much is good enough to start with, but still will keep being fun for a long time (those 1/5 scale gas ones are cool but I dont have the space...).

Current options I am thinking about:

Basic
Losi 1/10 22 2WD RTR Buggy $350
Losi 1/10 XXX-SCT Brushless RTR $330

Upper level
Losi 1/10 22SCT RTC $450
Losi 1/10 TEN-SCTE 4WD RTR $520


I know the 22 2.0 is out but I added up the parts cost and it was a little high for me and chances are I would pick the wrong parts, and the 22-4 is too expensive. I would rather buy a kit and put it together myself, but think I would get all the wrong parts.

I am leaning towards the buggy for a few reasons:
2WD sounds like fun
This car has been around for a long time and is a proven design
I like how it looks
I like the price
Lots of aftermarket
From what I read, 2WD buggies teach you to be a better driver


But I was swayed a little at the track as there was one buggy and all the rest were short course trucks.

I think one of the main deciding factors would be durability, is there a drastic difference in that between these vehicles? For the trucks is the "upper level" worth it as a beginner?