HOBAO or a LOOSI, but if I was RCHAMBURGER and my local hobby shop stocks (((KYOSHO))) then I'd GET THE KYOSHO. (which is what I did and havent regretted it yet).
Then again MUGAN aint bad, but if my LHS stocks KYOSHO, GET ONE.
The new TAMIYA 1/8 buggy looks awsome, but get the KYOSHO.
What ever you do though do not go for the PICCO, they SUCK major time, We have 3 at the track I go to and they never finish a race due to always breaking, if a buggy cannt finish a race on a track whats it going to be like bashing around a sports field or quarry??? GO (((KYOSHO))) unless you want to learn alot about how to fix your buggy, in which case just get one of the inferier makes and drive for 15 minutes and then spend lots of $$$ and time just fixing busted up parts.
Save some money in the long term and get the MP7.5. unless your dad is rich or you have a great job with lots of cash to blow.
I am a 39 year old ships mechanic with around 30 years of xperiance in the RC field and yes I tell every one who wants to get in on the sport to get the best they can which just so happens to be the (((KYOSHO))). If it was anouther make or brand that was worth the money and you are young (14) then I'd just say go get that one, but as the case may be it's NOT, so get the (((KYOSHO))).

TOM76, I dont know how long you have been in the sport but back in the day there where makes loke ROBBE, GRAUPNER, PB, SERPENT and a couple of others but it was KYOSHO who kept on winning and still do today, so what wrong with that??? NOTHING. Peace out bro.