Sounds like a good starting setup. Where the servos are concerned, yes, the 3153s are a bolt-in job with no mods, but they're a fair bit more expensive than the Hitecs- you ought to think the 3153MGs, and they're something like $40 apiece compared to the $32 you listed for the 65MG. As I understand it, the fiddling required to use the 65s isn't all that much and shouldn't put you off.

You would be wise to factor in a couple extra sets of main blades, and yes, I'd forego the higher-spec version in favor of a nicely stocked parts bin for crash repair. We've been over the question of what spares to get a couple of times. Where the mains are concerned, I would get some Align Pro 325 woodies for training, not more of the TT ones, but your choice.

You might also think of a different motor. If the kit you're talking about is the Ace one with the Ripper OBL motor, then the ESC is a good starter unit, but the motor seems overtaxed in the MT. If it were just me, I'd get the no-electronics version of the kit, then add in a 35-40A ESC and a Scorpion HK 2221-08 with a 10T pinion for a starter setup. It'll come out a bit more cash, but a lot better gear.