E-truggy or conversion

looking at truggy's... making the 1/8th scale jump, currently running a converted revo.
mainly, am i missing something or is the rc8t-e the only truggy that is made specific for electric that is worth a damn, or should i just convert a nitro. i've done some searches here and haven't found this direct question in a recent post, w/ newer models. also when i want to bash can't i just throw on some larger tires and get around the same clearance as a 1/10th MT. i already have a mmm and would need a new motor as i only have a 36-60-2000 medusa.
budget around 600 not including tx/rx, mmm, battery and servo. so roller and motor.

to be honest iv'e never seen a truggy live, everyone here seems to say more reliable and easier to wrench on. so I'm sold

thanks for any responses