I dig the Bushido body but I think that is the main appeal to me, 299mm vs the 313mm of my TRX4 isn't much different.
I'm thinking the 1/18 Traxxas will probably be my next one as well, I liked playing with the Axial 1/24 but think 1/18 is a better scale. I need to pick up a 1/18 diecast truck...