I don't know what you've been reading DRIFT_BUGGY, but I find that to be the opposite on the forums I frequent. Most folks are buying the Slash because it's not just a simple "lipstick on a pig" approach to a new vehicle like the Losi DT. The scale looks, durability and waterproof electronics easily set the Slash apart from the DT. It's really up to what you want Yogy, but here's a few links to show you just what the Slash is all about
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=-eJl0ZW0qd0#
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123983
http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123450