I think this would be a good, much, much cheaper alternative to that Bronco.
Axial Wraith 1.9 1/10 Scale Electric 4WD RTR RC Rock Crawler with 2.4GHz Tx/Rx System, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PMKHYP5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_6BYJ900CBTHYNFTFJ4W3
It does give you the option to cut the hood yourself should you be up for it, but you're right though. I just removed all that silly stuff since I have no plans to chop my hood.
They do have to pay for the licensing I suppose.
Easily replaceable