Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / December 2003

How about this one?  Grunt grunt!!!!  :-)
http://www.teamassociated.com/shusting/CatalogHub/kitspecs_mgt/mgt_kits.htm

Here's what I'd get in order of price, with the first being the most
expensive:

Team Associated's Monster GT, about 500.00
Traxxas T-Maxx, about 400.00
Traxxas SportMax. about 325.00

All US dollars.

Welcome to the fold.
I too about your age but have been into gas rc cars for a bit longer.
Fortunately for you, almost all the cars available today are getting more and more
newbie-friendly.
Monster bashers have flooded the market. With a healthy measure of patience and a good
support network of Local Hobby Shops (LHS), www.towerhobbies.com, this newsgroup and maybe
the forums on RCuniverse, you should be fine.

May i humbly suggest the granddaddy of all ass-kicking monster bashers, The Traxxas Tmaxx.
She comes pre-assembled, electric start, 1hp motor, radio, reverse, 2speed automatic, DVD
tuning guide, and everybody and their brother has one, so parts should be easy to come by.
You will also need a 7.2v battery and charger for the starter system.
Prolly $450 total depending on the shop.
I always recommend trying out your local shop and giving him your business if he deserves
it. See what they carry and their prices.
For opinions on a specific car, please re-post.