You want something that you can bash hard thats super tough and more durable than a savage and you can also go race with it then get yourself a thunder tiger ST-1. It is currently $265 at amainhobbies.com with the coupon code.

I have owned both and yes the savage is a great basher but it does have its issues. Half tank lean, diffs, steering servo to name a few. Dont even consider anything made by Traxxas.