I was looking over this truck before I bought but decided against it as I am new to nitro. I went with the T-Maxx.
I did donwload the videos of it in action from here:
http://www.acehobby.com/acehobby/pro...ek4/index.html
A couple things I noticed from the videos.
1. This thing was never opened up and still seems as fast as a T-Maxx so I think not having a 2 speed trans is no big deal. But might it be too crazy to open it all the way up?
2.It also looks like one heck of a torque monster. That is one reason I didnt choose it it looks wayyy to out of control for a new guy like me. For a pro it would be awesome.
3.I also hardly use my reverse in my T-maxx but when I use it I am glad it is there as it saves me the time of walking over to pull car out.
4. It is nice if I break a front suspension piece I can run to the local hobby store with my T-maxx.
5. Have to refuel more often with the big engine?
6. The thing sounds as loud as my chain saw!!! Do you plan to run it in a residential place. Might really annoy neighbors.
I have no idea about the quality of the vehicle but here are some links to reviews of it.
http://www.rcnitro.com/articles/ttek4s2sport.asp
some more videos here
http://www.rccaraction.com/rz/cars/video.asp
hope this helps you out.