Welcome to RCU.

Sounds like you got your mind made up. I second the motion for 1/8 scale buggy. Kyosho makes some great RCs. That's about it as far as my thoughts on your choice. I'll let you do the research and come up with your thoughts. I'd have no second guesses in buying a MP9 TKI3 as long as parts availability is good. By the way, thanks for another nudge to have me go try something nitro .