That's the thing with the Revo. It is indeed a reasonable buy in price. That's how they get you. It's a money pit after that.

Not to mention the fact that they break so easily in the hands of a beginner-thus the spare parts. Also, because they break so easily you spend more time wrenching than racing and waste a lot of money in gas and entry fees just getting to the track.

IMO the Revo is a terrible beginner vehicle. Get a buggy and go to the track or get a Savage and go bash.