Spazzy,

I realize that you were not asking about the MTX-3, but your initial question compares 2 cars that are not in the same class.

Thats what I was trying to relay in my post and give a good idea of whats out there.

Like I said before, the 4-tec is a beginner level car and not in the same class as the TC3. The NTC3 is classified in a more race type class. So the question you ask really seems to be asking should I get an entry level car or a race breed car.

Thats how I look at it and you really have to look at other options in those classes to decide what to get. If a beginner class car is what you want then the RS4 and the 4-tec and the top contenders. You will find that the RS4 is the top car in that market. Traxxas cannot even compare when numbers come across. I think the general consensus on the forum would be HPI would be the best entry level car.

The race breed cars again is a different class and in that spectrum you have to realize the other contenders. There are a few but the MTX-3 prevails in technology. 9 times out of 10 people want the latest and the greatest which of course is the recently released MTX-3.

Its a tough decision but keep in mind that owners on the forum tend to support the car they own. Anyone hates to hear that the car they have has issues.
Click over to RCtech.net and browse and search the forum on the TC3, HPI, 4-tec, etc and you will find more opinions and info than you have time to read.

To close if you want a proven car right out the box on the entry level grab the HPI.
If you want the hottest of the race breed out right now its the MTX-3.

I would also disredgard posts that talk about how fast they were on the track and all that mumbo, has nothing to do with it.

Look for reliability and support, and in this hobby the most popular cars usually have the best support because everyone has one.


Whats the real question here?

Should I get a race breed car? MTX-3, NTC3, ETC.

Or should I get an entry level car? HPI RS4, 4-tec, ETC.


Dbow