Question about the Traxxas Rustler VXL

[69RRVERT]

I am looking at possibly getting my 6 year old the Traxxas Rustler VXL. Tired of the Tyco junk. What are your opinions on it. With the ESC that it comes with, it can be programmed to run at 1/2 speed until he gets used to driving it. Then later down the road it can be tweaked and tuned to git-r-done by changing the pinion gears and better battery packs. This is the combo that I am looking at. Is it a good price? Thanks - 69rrvert

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180183910738&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008

[PD2]

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXSDB7**&P=ML

I'd say that is a better deal. Plus that Prophet is an OK charger, but the Tower Hobbies recommended DuraTrax Intellipeak charger they have on this page as an "Other items of Interest" is a bit better and will grow with him as he gets different battery packs. I think you can get a better deal through Tower.

The other thing to keep in mind is that if you have a local hobby shop near you, I'd recommend you stop by there - they usually match prices of on-line retailers and since you buy it from them, should you have any issues with the truck they will gladly work on it for you and help you out. That is one benefit that many people don't think about when they are looking for that good deal on R/C's.

Hope this helps!
PD2:cool:

[sixshootertexan]

Randy's Hobbies has one you can test drive.

[PD2]

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PD2:cool:

[69RRVERT]

BTW - here is a promo I just got from Tower that may help you and others on the final price of things purchased there:

http://www.towerhobbies.com/images/save25-chaser.gifHurry, order now and save $25.00. Place at least a $199 order through Friday, November 30th and we'll take $25.00 off the total. All you have to do to claim your savings is click on ad number 010PC (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wto0450p?FVGCNUM=010PC) and it will be placed in your shopping cart (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wto0149p). This special offer is not retroactive. Please, only one promotional ad number per order.

Enjoy!
PD2:cool:
Thanks for the info. I"ll probably end up getting two of the Rustler XL-5 version. It also has the "training" feature. I don't think a 6 and 9 year old are ready for the VXL. Thanks - 69rrvert

[scubaru]

I'm in a similar situation, Tower is good and I just found this place today http://www.nitrohouse.com/ , very competitive prices.


Edit: I just looked and they do not carry the Rustler, Sorry!

[sixshootertexan]

Most local hobby shops can meet their prices and they have them in stock.