I would recommend buying new also. I have traded twice for used vehicles ( 1 really good condition....1 piece of crap). You know it will be right when you get it, and if not the manufacturer should replace it.

For less than $100 more you could get a new vehicle. (if you are looking for speed on a budget, this one has it)

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=LXDJL9**&P=0

or even this one:

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/145610.asp

They will both perform as good or better and they are new!!