Originally Posted by blown240

I am getting back into RC with my 8 year old and his 9 year old buddy and dad. So we need 4 cars.

We are hoping to spend under $200 for each car, and durability is number 1. This leads me to look at the Traxxas Rustler. I remember having a Rustler in the 90s and it was decent. They don't look like they have changed much. I have a Hobby People store close to my house, and they have then for $189.

I do like that they have waterproof electronics as the boys have zero RC experience and you never know....

Is there something else that I should look at?

Thanks!