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Old 04-24-2008 | 11:13 PM
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Lookin for a 1/8 scale Nitro Buggy KIT... I've done a few electric 1/10th buggy kits... Now its time for something bigger
Old 04-24-2008 | 11:16 PM
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Caster Racing ZX1-R team kit. Priced pretty much right in the middle at about $400. It's what I drive so I love it LOL!
Old 04-24-2008 | 11:51 PM
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CEN Matrix. very good buggy for the money. I have had mine for almost 2 years and I can tell you it is very durable and competitve buggy for under $350. You might be able to find it cheaper on ebay.
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I got my Matrix for $250 shipped off the Bay!
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i would go for the matrix aswel[)]. it has a nice mx3 radio! the only complaint i`ve heard is that the stock nx.26 engines are giving heating problems but i think cen have sorted that out!
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ORIGINAL: redbarton

I got my Matrix for $250 shipped off the Bay!
That is a good deal. I bought my Matrix RTR new back in 2005 for $320. I thought I was getting a deal back then. Good luck and have fun with your new rig.

ORIGINAL: dar123

i would go for the matrix aswel[)]. it has a nice mx3 radio! the only complaint i`ve heard is that the stock nx.26 engines are giving heating problems but i think cen have sorted that out!
I believe the new CEN Matrix RTR come with SH .28. They finally got rid if that piece of S@#T NX-26.

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