Revo from my very recent experience. My wife wanted a MT and speed really isnt an issue but i didnt want her to have to have me wrench it every other day like my traxxas that sucks. I have only had a Traxxas Rustler nitro and i didnt know nitro was any other way than to wrench every time you ride. I went to the races in Shelby County Alabama. Watched 1/8 buggies hit guard rails at WOT do more spins than I could count and ride on. The Savage can take about anything you can do to it. Thats worth it for my application. So figure what you want the truck to do and if it is worth the money. Hey isnt that how any financial decision in made?