Kinda bored looking for new project....suggestions very welcome

[Desert Rc]

So I have had mostly MMM truggy and buggy conversions. The last week looking at some of the more hardcore builds on here for Monster trucks I now have some interest in building one. I just want a big beefy moster truck with some cool parts. Things I would like

1. Diffs that dont need rebuilding and new gears after every other run
2. Keep the roller Under $600...I am a patient ebay fanatic. lol
3. 40 mph gearing, prob like 5s and 6s on the MMM
4. I love the way aluminum looks but not the way it bends...i want to keep the bling factor to a minimum. I want a super abusable (word?lol) rig!!
5. overall drive train that will hold up...diffs, axles, ect ect

I was looking at up grading a savage but have no knowledge of consistency. I just dont wat a rig that I have to dump a grand into maintenance parts and alwys on the rebuild bench in parts. I see HPI now has the bulletproof diffs and that peaked my interest. I am not to keen on the two lipo set-up.

After tearing down my mini revo a few times, and after reassembly for the last time I am selling it to start the fund for this. I have to say it has left a bad taste in my mouth for the traxx-ass design element. I dunno how the big brother is....

Anyway just looking for some feedback as my research continues on my new path. Especially you guys that have built the narly MT builds on here....you know if you had to start a new one this "time I would..."