[neallewis]

In 2wd, the B4.2 is great car (for lots of reasons) and will work well, but you'll most likely be wanting to upgrade it with a mid motor conversion (X-factory CML C4.2) at some point after you have run it a bit.

I'd therefore recommend the Yokomo BMAX2-MR as it just builds as mid (or rear) motor out of the box, and you don't need to upgrade anything. Just buy the kit, build it and run it. The Yok plastic quality is far higher than the AE, and it's loads stronger too. I've been running my BMAX2 and other than getting ceramic diff balls, not needed to use/buy any spares. I simply haven't broken anything, and it sure gets a lot of abuse.

I restarted last year (after a 22 year break), started with a B4.1 (which i still have and run at some tracks), but also upgraded to centro C4.1, and now settled on the BMAX2MR, as it's a super good car.

I can't comment on the Yok BMAX 4, as I've not got one, but is sure looks good. The AE B44.2 is great, and I run an Xray XB4 which is bullet proof tough, but has been tricky to get setup right on low grip tracks.

Durango cars are good (from what I see club mates using), but be prepared for replacing it bit by bit with blingy extras.