Go for the 8 You will never look back... Awsome buggy at a awsome price, I would recommend the Hyper 8 Pro Kit, like I have better quality not that 8 is bad or anything, but then you would need Engine, servos seperate.. Is the more exspensive wya but, Could be cheaper on the long run, The only thing I have broke on mine nearly a year is a front shock tower, From Plowing into a brick wall at max 10, With no control to stop it due to damaged reciever battery pack... So they are very durable Jk,... You will be very happy with it.