Thanks for the replies.
I had an idea that brushless would be easier to maintain. With regard to 'lipo' - eeer, what is that?
Does it relate to the battery of the buggy?
The potential purchase I had been eyeing up is a Castor Racing Buggy 1/10 which is fitted with a brushless 'Hobbywing Brushless 35A ESC' motor.
With club racing I would love to get involved, and have been told about the Silverstone set-up and also events at Coventry, both with off-road buggies - I live in Milton Keynes so anywhere midlands based would be good.
The more advice the better really, cheers