ALl in the eye of the beholder. I have heard the same about the Traxxas Tmaxx and the AE MGT. I love em both. Of course if you drive hard or bash hard you need to care for it more. I love big air as I am trying to get all my rides to fly but they do break. Of they don't damn these shops would go broke. Who in there right mind bashes one since they chose a ride they have never driven. I have bashed a ride here due to the experience I have had with them. I don't mind having more people to bash with as more people are always fun to bash with!!!. Have fun with you ST and forget all the negative comments that people say.