Jeepers folks, quit crying. Although it'll cost more, why don't you just fleabay-shop for a older Associated or Losi RC truck or car from somebody getting out of the hobby - I've got an RC10T2 with a mod engine that rips up and down the street like a terror, whereas the old "already-built" Tamiya RC Jeep my son has barely putts around. Literally.
Or, get a kitted Bolink Digger - great for poppin' wheelies everywhere.