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**Any Good? -** 11.13.2010, 09:15 PM

Hey guys, im looking at getting this truck off trademe. Im from new zealand. I am wanting to know what your opinion is on this truggy. Its a HONG NOR X-1 CRT. Heres a link to the action. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Toys-models...-331798663.htm

JERRY2KONE · **Looks ok -** 11.13.2010, 09:27 PM

It looks OK if that is the way you want to go. Some people like getting their R/C vehicles already put together, used. Personally I like building them myself with brand new parts. The issue of buying a complete R/C used is that you never know what it has been through or what they have been doing with them. Buying used parts is a little less risky. The price is not terrible, but I would still think that you would be better off saving your money and buying one new, and setting it up the way you want. Just my 2 cents.

11.13.2010, 09:33 PM

if i get it, im going to change the lay out and get a new motor and esc and servo holder, motor mount and battery tray.

JERRY2KONE · **All i know -** 11.13.2010, 09:54 PM

All I know is when you rush into purchasing anything used on sites like that one it usually turns out bad. Maybe its just me, but when I want an R/C toy I do a lot of research first, and try to get brand new unused stuff for the best possible price and build it myself. It may take a little bit longer to get where you want to go, but at least you are not buying someone elses nightmare, because they trashed it, or just plain used it up. Its just like buying a used 1:1 vehicle. Plus buying stuff on Ebay or sites like them without really knowing who you are buying from has its own inherant risks that have a very high percentage of burning you. Getting to know people on forums like this one and dealing with people who have good reputations is clearly a better way to go. OR buy it new from one of the major suppliers. Once again just my 2 cents.

11.13.2010, 10:00 PM

I see where your comeing from. I mite save up and get a new truggy instead of buying second hand. thanks for all your help.

What's_nitro? · 11.13.2010, 09:52 PM

Hey if you're gonna change it anyways, why pay for the extra stuff?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ofna-jammin-x1-c...item43a314f6c2

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