As others have said, unlike in recent years, there's now an increasing choice in the 2WD market.
One of the best new deals at the mo is this one:
http://www.m-k-racing.com/product_in...oducts_id=7459
which, if you want to go mid-motored at a later stage you can always convert into the proven:
http://www.m-k-racing.com/product_in...oducts_id=7459
However, if you're on a budget, and yours is more than reasonable, as well as the For Sale section on here there are often EPR members that have equipment (radio etc., as well as buggies) for sale which we may know the history of (always advisable!) and can advise you on.
Always best to ask locally first and foremost both for recommendations and availability.