I was looking at the T-Spec also when I was looking for a touring car. Yes also because it was cheap. I read in several forums about stripped gears in the drive train. That seems to be the weakest point of the car, that and Trinity's total lack of parts support. I'd order a whole bunch of gears as back ups if I was in your place. Nothing sucks more than expecting a day of racing/bashing only to drop a gear and having to quit early.