Slick I think you need to sit down with yourself and have a talk on what the hell you really want.

Me personally would choose a 1/8 nitro monster truck 4x4 and just be done with ****. Go anywhere do anything

One day I will try this guy, very reliable and can take a beating.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXLDK3&P=0