The Losi is real nice but like you said it is a bit pricey. Take a look at the Caster ZX1.5 RTR. It was recently released with alot of upgrades and already comes with Big Bore shocks, soft compound tires, and really thick shock towers 4mm compared to others and all CNC aluminum. I just got one after racing the Caster ZX1.5R PRO Kit for awhile now and I am seeing what lasts on it. So far with 3 full races and practicing I am still on the original servos and nothing broken yet except for replacing a clutch bell. It is a nice buggy.