is it better to buy a chassis or a rtr?

[kpla51]

so I want a scx10 i like the honcho but wish it came in a kit. Should i buy the rtr or a rolling chassis and add the electronics and aluminum links etc? Are the electronics in the rtr any good or will i need to replace them soon. if i buy a chassis i would have to use traxxas electronics i have to stay under the $355.00 mark of the rtr. Any input would be appreciated.

[Johnnysplits]

If it were me, I would buy an scx10 manual first. Then I would buy every part separately so it's built exactly the way you want without having to sell off the parts that come with the RTR.

[kpla51]

Originally Posted by Johnnysplits

If it were me, I would buy an scx10 manual first. Then I would buy every part separately so it's built exactly the way you want without having to sell off the parts that come with the RTR.

from what i noticed these ebay chop shops will sell all the parts separately but for a few bucks more. Over time wouldn't this method be extremely expensive.

[Postclanker]

It is more, yes
I've done it both ways...I like to buy a kit and sell what you don't need or want. Another way is to buy a star and look in the classified section...I've tried to sell stock stuff dirt cheap, just to get rid of it and partially fund what I want for upgrades. There are a lot of good deals in there.

[kpla51]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

It is more, yes
I've done it both ways...I like to buy a kit and sell what you don't need or want. Another way is to buy a star and look in the classified section...I've tried to sell stock stuff dirt cheap, just to get rid of it and partially fund what I want for upgrades. There are a lot of good deals in there.

where do you buy a star.

[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by kpla51

where do you buy a star.

Here you go

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/payments.php

[Johnnysplits]

Originally Posted by kpla51

from what i noticed these ebay chop shops will sell all the parts separately but for a few bucks more. Over time wouldn't this method be extremely expensive.

As mentioned, buy certain pieces used from RCC, and buy other things new. Might even be able to score a roller cheap.

[realsickclown]

I got my rolling chassis for $140 from a chop shop just needed electronics and a body,which I had. So it depends on parts on hand as to how cheap one can be built.

[stk]

There is always the piece you forgot about... so I bought a rtr and a roller. The roller took longer then I initially thought even though I had electronics.

[cotyhamlett]

I bought a G6 kit. Put a honcho body and bumper.

[johnnyh66]

I've built most of my trucks by used parts from the classified section.

I'll buy a chassis, upgraded axles, MIP's, upgraded trans and so forth...

[realsickclown]

I'm still collecting parts,I do think I could slap it together, but why.