I'm looking to buy a nitro stadium truck (I'm seriously considering the RC10GT and the Duratrax Evader) and I was just wondering whether a kit or RTR setup would be better. I am completely new to the hobby and just am looking for a car to bash around with a little bit for fun. I'm really interested in learning how the car works, so a kit would be ideal, but I don't know if I can afford it. I'm looking to spend between 3 and 400 dollars. I know I can get the RC10GT factory team kit for around $260, but then an engine and radio would be about another 200 at least. Let me know if anyone has any suggestions as to the advantages of kits or RTR's. I'm mainly focused on durability, potential for upgrading down the road, and ease of maintenance (from what I have seen on these forums, the RC10GT is great in all these categories).

Thanks for the help