RE: not again!!
I have a mini quake and love it. the stress tech warranty is awesome... I haven't used it but I have way more fun with my MQ because I know that if it break it, its covered.... jumping off counters to the floor, way too big jumps etc.... I'm surprised it hasn't broken, but its still going strong.... if you get the MQ you MUST upgrade the battery asap, DTX 1200mah is $15 so its not bad, other than that my only other mod is a 13t pinion... less top speed but more power... I might go to an 11t.....
Mini baja is one I would think about... 2.4Ghz and lipo would be awesome.... but doesn't have the warranty, and its over your budget... with the mini quake you have money left over for a quick charger...
Mini-t is in a different class, 2wd, i wouldnt even consider it,...