I had bad experience with my redcat volcano s30. Nitro. I'm not gonna bash them cuz it was my first nitro rc. I didn't know much when I started. But as time went I learned a lot. An the people on this site are awesome, everyone helps in any possible way they can. That being said I would sit with your boy look around various websites and online hobby stores and if you find something you like, look up the reviews and see what others are saying about the certain model. Like he says above everyone has their 2 cents. Good luck if you haven't yet found anything