Desert racer

[sigma Racing 🏁 🏎 🗿]

Hello, what desert racer should I get? I'm from new Zealand, and I want somthing cheap, but reliable and I'm thinking max 300 NZD... any suggestions?
Thanks

 

[DavidB1126]

I would suggest a Arrma Mojave Grom. Brushed ones are 150 (USD) and the 223s brushless ones (faster one) is 200-230 (USD)

There's also the Latraxx (traxxas) prerunner which is 130 (USD) but I would take the Mojave over the traxxas.

Most other desert trucks or trophy trucks are 1/10 or bigger and more than 500 bucks. The mini ones are cheap but a blast to drive.
Or if you are looking for a bigger car, a Short Course Truck (Slash is most popular) would be the closest to a desert truck. Can convert it to a long travel suspension and it would probably be a bit cheaper than the bigger desert trucks. (Mainly from Traxxas, Arrma or Losi) Over here in the US I can usually find 2wd slashes used for around 125-230 bucks depending on what electronics, upgrades and condition. Not sure on the NZ market.

 

[Tunedfrog]

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[WickedFog]

Welcome aboard. So many DB's to choose from. There are some killer ones for sale in the classifieds right now, at great prices to boot.

 

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[sigma Racing 🏁 🏎 🗿]

I would suggest a Arrma Mojave Grom. Brushed ones are 150 (USD) and the 223s brushless ones (faster one) is 200-230 (USD)

There's also the Latraxx (traxxas) prerunner which is 130 (USD) but I would take the Mojave over the traxxas.

Most other desert trucks or trophy trucks are 1/10 or bigger and more than 500 bucks. The mini ones are cheap but a blast to drive.
Or if you are looking for a bigger car, a Short Course Truck (Slash is most popular) would be the closest to a desert truck. Can convert it to a long travel suspension and it would probably be a bit cheaper than the bigger desert trucks. (Mainly from Traxxas, Arrma or Losi) Over here in the US I can usually find 2wd slashes used for around 125-230 bucks depending on what electronics, upgrades and condition. Not sure on the NZ market.

Ok thanks for that, I have done a bit of research over the past few days for smaller desert racers and gone and looked at a MOJAVE in-store at my local hobby shop, and instantly fell in love at first sight
And after watching kevin talbot video on it doing a durability test, and being unable to break it, I really want one now.
Now the question is, shall I get the brushless or Brushed version? While the brushless is more expensive off the mark, i think in the long run it would be cheaper because of the metal parts etc right?
Cheers