I've been doing a little digging around myself for a 1/8 buggy RTR. I'm diggin on the XTM X-Terminator so far although some of those OFNA buggys look amazing. The price range of the OFNAs can exceed $500-$600 though...but you get what you pay for.

The XTM comes loaded with cool stuff (all metal gears, good steering servo, universal joint boots, etc.) and a 24.7 engine on top of that.
It's not legal for racing but awesome nonetheless...

I think they run around $399 at www.hobbypeople.net and there is a review on this website at http://www.rcuniverse.com/reviews.ph...&reviewid=100.