Help re rtr Standard Mad rat/Brushless rtr Mad rat

[damselfly]

Hi Guys,

I've done a fair bit of research on these 2 Buggies, but have decided to come here and ask the experts before I shell out on a brand new madrat brushless or standard rtr next week.

I've heard that the Ansmann rtr models use Mtroniks esc's, and hear that they're not too reliable. Is the one in the brushless model upto much or should I just buy the brushed model, use it for a bit, rip out the esc, and just put an ezrun bl setup in?

I've also found out that the brushless rtr model isn't ballraced and just uses bushings. Wouldn't bushings only last for a very short time running brushless? Are these easy to change to bearings?

Finally, are these models easy to work on, and do the rtr boxes come with an exploded diagram to make maintenance easy?

I was thinking about purchasing the kit for 50 quid, but frankly, don't like the thought of assembling the transmission and other parts that use gears. It scares me. Lol.

I'm a complete newbie and already have a Month old Rustler VXL, and find it reasonably easy to work on, but I really like the look of the Mad rat buggy for nostalgic reasons.

Sorry about the newbie questions, and thankyou in advance for your replies.