trust me for a starter nitro just STICK with traxxas.. Personally I don't care much about traxxas vehicles but I have owned a slayer and a revo... Great trucks, great after market support, great LHS support (parts), and really durable for a starter vehicle. Just do not skimp out and get a cheaper brand because it will piss you off. With nitro you will get dirty, have trouble tuning, and so on when you start off.