OuttaLuck
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Look in the sale section here or ebay
What car should I purchase?
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Look in the sale section here or ebay
Sharkey
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i would go used over a clone any day. the key is find something local, have a good look over it, if your buying it rtr then have it demoed to you. you will have to replace worn things, but you will be better off in the long run. as said, you will end up with the same money into a clone, but it'll be broken far more)
$700 is peanuts in large scale. i got into large scale with a $150 rolling chassis with servos, i had $800 into it once it hit the road, and $1500 into it before i could call it reliable. if i were you id do some research on parts cost for 1/5 scales. check out what consumables cost (tires, wheels, gears, dogbones, diff outputs, bearings, etc) and ask yourself "can i afford this?" if hesitate to say yes, then walk away from 1/5 scale. you don't want an ill maintained 1/5 scale. these things can weight 30+ lbs and go 45mph, if something happens and it gets loose, it can be deadly
$700 is peanuts in large scale. i got into large scale with a $150 rolling chassis with servos, i had $800 into it once it hit the road, and $1500 into it before i could call it reliable. if i were you id do some research on parts cost for 1/5 scales. check out what consumables cost (tires, wheels, gears, dogbones, diff outputs, bearings, etc) and ask yourself "can i afford this?" if hesitate to say yes, then walk away from 1/5 scale. you don't want an ill maintained 1/5 scale. these things can weight 30+ lbs and go 45mph, if something happens and it gets loose, it can be deadly
J-Revo
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Keep an eye on ebay, craigslist and places like that. The best deal at ebay right now, in the USA, are $750 but that one is upgraded.
Jeabajuice97
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Alright guys..I decided what I am going to do...I am going to buy a VVTEC Spyder just to get into 1/5 scale and see if I like it. If I do like it..I am going to buy the step up to this car which you guys are telling me is the FG Marder but the Duratrax Firehammer also looks like it so which one is the real version of the spyder?
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46u
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FG parts are not impossible to find in the US but are harder then others. I have heard of people in the US waiting 3 to 6 months for a part to get back in stock. Not saying this happens every day but have read about it more times then I like to think. It is better then it was a couple years ago. What ever you get have fun keep us posted and post pictures.
Sharkey
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you will only have issues getting parts in the US if you arent willing to order from overseas. ive ordered several times from hobbythek in germany, great experience every time, always had everything i needed in stock. 5-8 days generally to get my order.