I hear you man. I just got an electric Evader BX and I"m loveing it. and yes I have busted a few parts on it too but it's a fine buggy and I'm happy as a fly on crap when I'm driveing it.
If others want to hack on me for my choice to have a Dura-Trax " FINE" let em I just smile and keep on haveing fun while they brag about their expensive cars or trucks. I just love the hobby , I"m not trying to impress anyone

Have fun