friend wants to start RC what to buy?

[gtxracer]

Savage is a very limited design. They didn't design enough suspension points and I've seen too many TVPs, shocks, and arms bend and break. Not to mention I've had many of my buddies replace their Savage engines within 2 gallons of running them. They like to run hot too, like Traxxas engines.

And yes, the MGT is a big block Maxx, which is what the 3.3 Maxx should have been. Yet, it's stronger and has a better chassis design and layout.

Remember, this isn't going to be his first and last R/C - if he likes the hobby. If he gets something finicky and action packed with problems, he's not going to stay interested. Sorry to say, but the Savage isn't very first time user friendly. I think HPI did do a good job of making their first MT, but it did have a few flaws.

Losi, however, has been making the move into user friendly R/Cs for a few years now. A lot of their kits have higher end electronics and engines. I agree, if he makes a decision, it should be a Losi or an AE.