I'm also keen to get a 1:10 buggy. I am deciding between the Kyosho Laser ZX5, MRC SBv2 Pro, and the JConcept BJ4WE. I think it's going to be the BJ4WE if I don't have to wait a long time for it. Getting one requires entering a preorder list and waiting. :(
Yeah,oople.com is great,you get a very in depth look at the cars.
The zx-5 would seem the logical choice,right price range,can use stick packs and can convert to the BJ4 layout later if you get more serious and want to run saddle packs.
Also worth a mention is the dark impact with a few upgrades,that gives you the benefit of the enclosed shaft drive aswell as the transverse motor for mod or BL motors.
I don't think it will be $470... I have heard around $300... but we will have to see. If it's only $30 less than a B4 then they would not have made it imo.
HB has done this before... they copied the Kyosho 1/8... you could buy it for way less than the Kyosho.
Jammin CRT MM/Neu 1515 1700kv
Losi 8IGHT MM/Neu 1512 1900kv
Kyosho 777
T4 MM 5700
B4 LRP
XX4 MM 7700
old losi xxcr, MM4600 4s lipo 70mph+