if this is your first expierence with tanks i would propose that will go for a tamiya, while building it you learn how it works to and they run without minor isseu's wich some HL or matotanks will have.

You can buy tamiya stuff for 400$ on dave4what on ebay

lokk at it you won't be disapointed in it

An upgraded mato will cost also 200$ or more so give it a thought