You might also want to consider a Kyosho Caliber 5 (i'm a little biased as I have one as my first nitro bird). They are $299 for the ARF and another $130 or so to get you a good 50 size engine. In the end, the price of the heli and engine is on par with a Raptor 30v2 and yet it is a 50 size so it will be something you won't have to replace anytime soon. Not that you would the Raptor 30 for that matter, but something to consider for sure.

Good luck on whatever you decide.

Derek