Yeah, its still a very likeable truck. Simple design and parts are dirt cheap.

The stats I posted are really nothing more than out of the air. But if you think about it, how many Nitro R/C enthusiasts are going to be running down to their LHS to buy a truck who's design is 13-14 years old? None! Unless those said enthusiasts are just looking for something cheap to beat on, they have no interest in the Nitro Stampede.

The Nitro Stampede's only market at this point is going to be first time hobby grade R/C buyers, or people transitioning from electric. And at this point with electric being as it is with brushless motors that will clean the clock of most entry and mid-level Nitros, those people won't be interested in buying something that goes slower, just because its nitro powered.

I have written this letter before, and I will write it again;

Dear Traxxas,

Please consider these upgrades to your venerable Nitro Stampede.
- A 2 speed transmission
- Reverse
- An upgrade to the 2.5 as the base engine.
- An optional upgrade to the 3.3 for stupid people like me. ( I already beat them to it, and installed one my self )
- An extended, more rigid chassis.
- A four wheel drive option would be nice, but I'm not expecting miracles here.

Signed,
Have it ready by Xmas