if you are just going to use this car for fun and not racing at all i would buy it. but if you think that you might take it to the track and upgrade parts this isnt the best truck. if i were you i would get the Associated RC10GT Plus RTR
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCLU0&P=7
or the HPI Nitro Rush RTR
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXSM51&P=7
I personally have the Rush and thinks that its a great car with a few upgrades. But if you are looking for the best right out of the box the RC10GT is the best choice.