I will highly recommend the Volcano SV. I've had mine since October 5th and have gone through just about a gallon of 20% nitro, driving a few tanks nearly every day. The only issues I've had are a bad fuel tank out of the box (easy fix though; the elbow from the tank to the carb wasn't drilled properly so I cut the elbow off and screwed the fitting in vertically)a split lower font arm (grazed a fence full throttle) and a few worn teeth on my spur due to my gear mesh not being tight enough, but I tightened the mesh and have gotten over 10 more tanks out of it! A lot of people have problems with spur gears, mainly on 2-speed trannies, but if your mesh is set properly, you won't have a problem. I've replaced the stock tires/wheels and radio system and it's a very reliable and super fun (and fast) rig. Get one!!!
The only problem with Redcats is that you have to get stock replacement parts online, but that's not an issue. Aside from the arms and certain components, there is a compatible aftermarket upgrade for everything else.
This is where I got mine. This dude is reliable and fast and he's selling for dirt cheap! - http://cgi.ebay.com/Volcano-SV-RTR-1...em280044791714
Make him an offer and see if he can throw in a nitro starter kit for free, or at least combine shipping. I got my truck and starter kit shipped for $195 total!

Have a looksie - http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n...gAnch=imgAnch1 Once you see the first , keep scrolling through to the right...