Consider they don't make the vendetta, just rebadge it. It's not a bad platform. I think the chassis for the SC is longer than the previous vendettas. I'm not paying $200 for a RTR though, nor do I want another mini.
I love the vendetta platform. Standard size servo, great drivetrain after cvds and possibly diffs (at least the cvds are a problem on the buggy and truggy), and it does pretty good on the track. The vendetta is my favorite 18th scale by far.
Bought 1 and its pretty sweet stock with a 2s lipo but I want more. VXL 3m with a little modification. 21t pinion and 45t spur. Now this is what I'm talking about. Next I will put in some CV axles. Then I might just try a 3s lipo in it. The body rubs the front tires when turning but just bend the leading edge of the front fender forward and no more rubbing. I might try some SC18 tires just to see the affect of them on the truck. Thanks