If I was to change cars now (currently running an x5) I would most likely change to a BJ4WE. It has a good efficient drivetrain with pleanty of space for a fan to be installed - this would be a big help indoors as cars produce alot more heat with the lack of cool air and wind.
Spares for the car don't seem to be too expensive, compared to the likes of yokomo and losi. Costs at the moment is the factor which is making me look else where as it's about £15 for a shock tower and £12ish for a pair of wishbones (x-5,xx-4), other parts for the car do not get much cheaper.
To be fair though, my X-5, and xx-4 before I converted are most likely the best handeling cars I have ever driven. They can be pushed very hard and rarely bite for making mistakes. Set ups are not an issue for these cars as the 'known' set up most use works just about everywhere.
You are unlikely to find any 4wd low maintinance if you drive hard, every 4wd is put under alot of strain and pressure from the huge amounts of grip that can be obtained, again if you run fast motors (10 turns and above) then this will not help maintinance at all - as parts are worn quicker.
May I ask what is making you want to leave the X10?
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