01-03-2006, 12:53 AM
Welcome to the forums. With the T-Maxx, I'm sure that almost everyone here that has had a Maxx would agree that in stock form the Maxx's weren't very reliable. I gotta hand it to Traxxas on the Revo though. It is a LOT more durable and reliable than the Maxx trucks.
As the other guys pointed out, the biggest question is: What are you going to use the truck for, Bashing, racing, or both. The Savage is a great basher. It takes a beating like nothing else, but it takes some serious upgrading to make it a worthy racer. The "Truggies" (Mayhem ST, Lightning SP, Ofna Jammin, etc.) are excelent racers, but aren't as much fun to bash. Their Ultra-low ride hight make it hard to Bash anywhere but parking lots or groomed tracks. That's where the Revo references came up. The Revo definately holds it's own on the track, and is still quite durable and fun to take to your local dirt mounds or construction area and Bash.
After all, it is your decision, make sure you weigh all the options, and I'm sure any way you choose, you will have fun.
As the other guys pointed out, the biggest question is: What are you going to use the truck for, Bashing, racing, or both. The Savage is a great basher. It takes a beating like nothing else, but it takes some serious upgrading to make it a worthy racer. The "Truggies" (Mayhem ST, Lightning SP, Ofna Jammin, etc.) are excelent racers, but aren't as much fun to bash. Their Ultra-low ride hight make it hard to Bash anywhere but parking lots or groomed tracks. That's where the Revo references came up. The Revo definately holds it's own on the track, and is still quite durable and fun to take to your local dirt mounds or construction area and Bash.
After all, it is your decision, make sure you weigh all the options, and I'm sure any way you choose, you will have fun.