I am new too and i am saving up for a HPI Nitro Rush. its a offroad truck. its pretty good too. I've read tons of reviews on it saying that its a real good truck and it is very durable. right now theres a ultimate combo for it on tower hobbies for 290 US $ and it comes with everything but gas. my friend has a Team Accsociated RC10GT which a good car too . I think both cars have a good amount of hop ups i dont know if you lhs will have many for the cars but I know for sure that Tower Hobies has some for the Nitro Rush . well, theres some ifno to help ya get started jsut ask me anything anytime i usualy check this site about 1 or more times a day so i can get back to ya quick if u need it . hope taht helps talk to ya later
-rcnitrorush99