“I like your list but would like to point out a minor error you've made, the AE is actually all metric, the Losi on the other hand is imperial and will require a new tool kit... They are great cars though.”
That's interesting as its completely the opposite to 1/10 electric then. The TLR22 is all metric whereas the B44.1 is entirely imperial…
In that case, my list just got shorter as I know I will need some new tools even in the metric world (larger sizes etc) but don't fancy having to buy new of everything. I will probably also still rule out the AE still as it is that much more expensive than the others. All of the other cars on my list I have seen for less than £400 but the AE seems to be mid £400’s. It may only be another £50 or £60 but I have got to draw the line somewhere and am aiming for the sub £350 mark if I buy new.
I know the obvious benefits of buying 2nd hand, but I prefer to buy new and know that there are no hidden gremlins lurking in the history of the car.
Like you say though, as a relative newcomer to RC racing at all, and a complete newcomer to 1/8 nitro racing then I won’t notice much difference from car to car so it will likely come down to which car I can get the best deal on.
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