If you would rather build than have an ARF, and you want a really high tech plane for a low price then check out www.AeroSlave.com.

They have two models. One is their 2m Entropy for $375 and the other is a wider body 2m plane called the Aries for $575 or $650 (depending on which composites you choose for the fuse).

Both of these planes fly extremely well and are built by active pattern competitors here in the USA.

Good luck,
Keith