I have never had any problems with my tornado buggy; any problem i have had was due to very bad driving or improper set-up.
I have already spent over $150.00 on spare parts and I have only owned it for a couple months thats not including my savage and my s-maxx; both of those i have invested over $1500.00 in 2 months.
If I had the money right now I would buy HurricaneXTR,AvalancheXP,Backdraft 3.5,aftershock8e and a Redcat Rampage TT ROLLER.
Man this is an addictive hobby.