I just picked one up last week, and have put a gallon through mine. I have owned a couple of Savages and Tmax and SportMax and Terra Crusher. Let me tell you this thing is the most fun I have ever had with a nitro truck. And if anyone had a hill climb contest, I think it would win hands down. If I was going to race it, I would dump 1st gear and reverse. This truck rocks. Get it and have fun.