So, I am a long time admirer, new fledgling to the world of RCs. I currently have a Blackzon 1/16 that I recently acquired to use a general muck around / basher until I can afford a decent rig, but I'd really like a nitro. I found a used Trophy 3.5 locally for $230 that the pawn shop said they will cut me a deal on (normally when they say this, it ranges from 10 to 30 percent off sticker price depending on how long it sat there or how quick they want to free up some shelf space). Would this make for a beginner friendly / probably only nitro rig? Most of my focus for RCs is surrounding off-roading / rock crawling / bashing where electric normally trumps nitro due to low-end, on-demand torque, but being a long time shade-tree mechanic (working on cars for going on 15 years), I would REALLY like a nitro for tinkering / sensory purposes (also for the days when my inner speed demon wants out). can't really find much info on the Trophy 3.5 other than the "brochure information" and a few couple minute videos of thrashing around on gravel / dirt, since when I search for the 3.5, it appears the 4.6 has completely trampled it. Would the Trophy 3.5 for anywhere from $180 to $230 after tax be a good contender?
The biggest downside I can see for now is not being able to hear it run (since I don't have fuel and the previous owner didn't turn in an igniter with it. But it seems to be in decent condition: no rust / corrosion, no cracks or breaks, just a little dirty.
The biggest downside I can see for now is not being able to hear it run (since I don't have fuel and the previous owner didn't turn in an igniter with it. But it seems to be in decent condition: no rust / corrosion, no cracks or breaks, just a little dirty.