Heck I would be willing to sell my Tamiya Astute if I decide to go home for christams for a day, where I could pick it up.....
but it would be like $200 for everything (Car/Remote/Batteries-old but should work/speed control)...heck that car is worth close to $800 bucks, or at least was in its hayday.....
Full titanium links, racing aluminum shocks, carbon chassis, full sealed ball bearings...and a few other goodies.
Might even consider selling my "vintage" team car, old style aluminum tub chassis with carbon fiber motor mount, full titanium links, stealth transmission, ball bearing steering links, novak speed control...etc
Most of that stuff is dated now but man that RC10 team car could haul with a modded motor, like 40mph at least....
I would love to get back into it but I just dont have the time
If I were you I would definately spend a little more and get an entry level kit, not only will you learn something but you will get a better car that will last longer (possibly forever depending on how many parts ou stock up on) and you have the option to upgrade....
go to Tower hobbies web site and request a catalog or something and see if they have a nice package deal, plan on spending $200 but believe me it is well worth it.
Just don't get too into it, or you'll end up like I did...with a 1,000 dollar RC car that ran one season and only like 5 races as I ended up buying a "real" car and drinking beer the next summer
