Thanks for all the replies guys, hadnt refreshed my screen all afternoon so only just seen your posts.
Ian, second hand would definately be an option. There doesnt seem to be so many around though as 1/10 electric. Certainly not on oOple anyway.
Also with the tyres being premounted then thats not so bad. I have never owned any Acetone so I have always bought new wheels/inserts/tires for my 1/10 so it was always around the £30 mark for a full set.
Si, its good to know its not as scary as it sounds. And a few tracks close by as well is a bonus!
Where do you race?
Lee, I do keep looking at the Losi 8 RTR, at less than £400 on the track it is hard to knock it. Second hand would struggle to beat that even!