MGT is a nice truck, but I don't think it will hold up to jumping and hardcore bashing like the Savage. Also, the TVP's are not a big issue like most people will tell you. The MGT is definitely easier to work on, but like most things, once you take a part off the Savage a time or two it just gets easier. It really is not bad to work on. Especially if you get the new Savage X. For hardcore bashing, definitely get the Savage.