I've had my evader for a lil over a month now. The only thing I've had happen to it was stripping the servo gear and broke the front bumper. I've had no troubles with the servo since I made the modifications to it as I was told to do. My husband on the other hand with his "more expensive not saying any names rc" has had to replace turnbuckles, suspension arms and other miscellaneous parts.. AND, I've had mine a week longer. I did at first regret my purchase, but after watching all the things that have broken on his, I don't regret it one bit. Mine IS the more durable vehicle. Just my 2 cents