thats a tough 1
[COLOR=crimson]you've nerrowed it down pretty well. might I also suggest adding the nitro 4-tec to ur list. im leening tward the yokomo. I havent heard much negative comments about it. the yoke has championchip geomitry & desighn. on the other hand the traxxas has advanged features like electronic start. if i were to pick one right now i would pick the yokomo. I too am looking to make some money over the summer to buy a gas car. well... I hope this helped.
sincerly.
phatpat(my pen name)