well I haven't priced them in a while.. but they are not cheap...

http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/product...-Special-2.asp $749 and it's a rolling chassis.
You need a engine and electronics... another $400 easy.

I'm sure it's probably not $749 most places.. I'd guess $600 though.. still without a engine and radio.
Just does not seem worth it. If you want one, I'm sure you could get a good price on a used one.. probably complete for $700-800 but that's not as fun and breaking it for the first time yourself. =)