Thanks guys.....it looks like I'll probably end up getting the RTR since I really can't spend 400 dollars on the kit. I think I'm pretty set on the GT just from all the good things I've been reading about it and because it's time tested. But another question...the parts on the RTR are worse than the parts on the kit? I know you said the engine is trash, but are the other parts more likely to break than those on the kit? also, what's the cheapest half decent radio kit that I could get if I was to get a kit? How about engine? Thanks for all the help guys.