Well, Traxxas is only RTR so your out the kit there. That being said, for bashing it's the strongest platform. If you were racing the Losi or AE would be best but they don't hold up as well in general as the rustler.
I was leaning that way because my LHS stocks them. I was hoping my daughter could help me build one just for her...she really likes to help me when I work on my other cars. But, the Rustler might be the best bet after all.
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2. MBX-5T 1520, MMM ON 5S
3. MBX-5 ONROAD CONVERSION 1515, MMM ON 5S
4. MRX-3 ON ROAD CONVERSION 1512, MMM ON 6S
5. TEN T 2650 T8, MMP ON 3S