I have the electric evader and now I think I'm ready for a nitro buggy. I'm getting one for my birthday and its in the middle of winter [sm=crying.gif]. So I know I want a kit. It has to be able to keep up with my neighbor's T-Maxx andif I have any trouble tuning the engine he'll help me (he's nice). I definetaly want one that will be pretty good for racing cause I'm looking into racing. Also it can't be much more than $400. Tthanks in advance for the help.

Look for either a HYPER 7 or OFNA makes a host of lower budget buggyies that are RTR. Kits cost alot more and come with no gear or engine and since it will be winter you can take the RTR apart and rebuild all winter...I would recommend doing that to all who buy RTR because it will help you get to know your buggy and you can make sure everything is right.
Hope this helps.
Oh yea the Hyper 7 when it is tuned right will spank your nieghbors T-Maxx. so get ready and enjoy, this a HOBBY by the way.
Take Care All & GOD Bless

I looked at the hyper 7 and because its my first nitro its a little too much money because of the cost of fuel and all the tools I need. Is the Ultra Mbx Pro any good? I really like the yellow and blue wheels.

with $400 i wouldn't plan on racing. im about to spend $600-700 to get my buggy and upgrade the radio gear and i still wont be able to afford to race.

the mbx is a good strong buggy from what ive heard, its just not up to par with the better buggies when it comes to all out racing. i have a friend with one and hes real happy with it, just set aside some money to get a better steering servo($50-100)

I agree with flatlander, You probably not going get a good kit and stuff to run it for 400 bucks. But if you go with the MBX pro, youl do fine. Its a great buggy. you cant get a good kit and nnot spend much less than 600 bucks to get it running.

Okay thx and what I meant was a decent buggy that won't be doomed to last place no matter how I drive.

nah, theres always someone who crashes

you gotta finish first to finish first(or top 10 if you are against some experienced drivers)