Which Rustler?

[OBS4EVER]

I recently sold my pro .15 nitro rustler and am looking for an electric one to mess with without the constant fiddling with tuning screws. I have looked on eBay and came across a vintage electric rustler with some upgrades. Is this a better deal than buying new for $230
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185912648571

 

[luke66]

id get a new one. the old ones are probobly more brittle.

 

[tntpoof]

New is best.I like the old body paint but thats it.

 

[OBS4EVER]

I could buy new, dye the parts black, and find a vintage body shell to have a 'vintage' rustler with the modern plastics and transmission.

 

[Chubaka]

id get a new one. the old ones are probobly more brittle.

Plastic tranny gears and bushings. About it. The old white plastic is the brittle stuff.

For 100 I would get it. This is 200..... the same or similar price to a new one. I would not even though it's clean.

 

[OBS4EVER]

That is the main concern. I would rather have the metal transmission as I don't want to be rebuilding the transmission every day. Is there any good place to find a nice vintage body shell for a rustler?

 

[Chubaka]

That is the main concern. I would rather have the metal transmission as I don't want to be rebuilding the transmission every day. Is there any good place to find a nice vintage body shell for a rustler?

Ebay but they go past $50 and some are damaged.

 

[tntpoof]

garage sales .estate sale. pawn shops.. go for a drive.