Jimi,
if you don't want to spend competition money eg £800+ I would recommend The Losi 8ight 2.0 RTR buggy, it comes complete with Spektrum radio, .21 race legal engine and a starter box, you will require a few other parts but this package comes in at less the £500
http://www.rccarshop.co.uk/catalog/p...oducts_id=3899
Michael
MB Models