try a duratrax Onyx 230. you will need a balancer for charging Li-Po batteries. It works great and you can get totally set up for about $100. I Love mine. Absolutely all the features you need, none of the unnecessary fluff.
Charger-
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXTSA5&P=0
balancer-
http://www.rcplanet.com/ElectriFly_E...p/gpmm3160.htm