Good entry level RC Truck?

[dengar]

My son is 3 and obsessed with Monster trucks.

I have a huge cleared area in my backyard and wanted to get a RC truck to run around in the back area, hit some jumps, and just have a good time with my son.

I haven’t owned a RC car in over 25 years.
What would be a good starting truck $100-$150 that could potentially be upgraded later down the road?

I do know I don’t want to go the gas route and just need something reliable with a solid runtime.
Thanks.

 

[Downward Spiral]

Traxxas Slash was the most recent hype I remember

 

[GonadWarrior]

something cheap&slow. He's 3 and doesn't have the coordination/reflexes yet

 

[FreakinSyco]

Dude get one of these. They’re really baller for how cheap they are. If he really likes it then spend some cash on a TRAXXAS.

JJRC Remote Control Car,36km/h High-Speed Crawlers Off-Road Vehicle Toys, 1:16 Scale RC Off-Road Truck with 2 Batteries, RC Monster Hobby Truck Buggy, RC Electric Toy Car for All Adults & Kids(G173)

 

[dengar]

something cheap&slow. He's 3 and doesn't have the coordination/reflexes yet

For sure.
I would drive and chase him around.
Down the road I would worry about him and my daughter ever driving one.

 

[dengar]

Dude get one of these. They’re really baller for how cheap they are. If he really likes it then spend some cash on a TRAXXAS.

JJRC Remote Control Car,36km/h High-Speed Crawlers Off-Road Vehicle Toys, 1:16 Scale RC Off-Road Truck with 2 Batteries, RC Monster Hobby Truck Buggy, RC Electric Toy Car for All Adults & Kids(G173)

Awesome I’ll check it out.
Thanks b

 

[FritoBandito]

3? Unless an adult will be guiding him every time he plays with it he'll just break it.
Just get this


He'll beat it up and you can buy 10 of em before you get close to the price of a Slash.

 

[stickman]

Dude get one of these. They’re really baller for how cheap they are. If he really likes it then spend some cash on a TRAXXAS.

JJRC Remote Control Car,36km/h High-Speed Crawlers Off-Road Vehicle Toys, 1:16 Scale RC Off-Road Truck with 2 Batteries, RC Monster Hobby Truck Buggy, RC Electric Toy Car for All Adults & Kids(G173)

looks sweet. Gonna pick this up for my almost 5 year old for xmas

 

[chornelium]

@vikingen

 

[SkiMax]

Dude get one of these. They’re really baller for how cheap they are. If he really likes it then spend some cash on a TRAXXAS.

JJRC Remote Control Car,36km/h High-Speed Crawlers Off-Road Vehicle Toys, 1:16 Scale RC Off-Road Truck with 2 Batteries, RC Monster Hobby Truck Buggy, RC Electric Toy Car for All Adults & Kids(G173)

Thing looks pretty badass

 

[Painkiller]

Ill sell you my OG american T4 jk it's way too fuckin fast lol

 

[Painkiller]

Just buy this

Tamiya Blackfoot 2016 2WD Electric Monster Truck Kit [TAM58633] | Cars & Trucks

This is the Tamiya Blackfoot 2016 Edition 2WD Electric Monster Truck Kit. This truck is the modern successor to the Blackfoot line of trucks starting... TAM58633

www.amainhobbies.com

 

[vikingen]

@vikingen

Anything traxxas is a good start

 

[infinite97]

Traxxas was definitely the go-to for smash and bash stuff back in my day.

I had a ton of fun and learned a lot building 1/10th scale buggies and stadium trucks with my dad. We started with associated RC-10s and moved up to Losi stuff when we had more experience. I ended at around age 18 with a Losi NXT gas truck. Traveled all over the PNW for races. Good stuff. Do they even sell kits anymore, or is it all prebuilt / ready to run?

 

[vikingen]

Traxxas was definitely the go-to for smash and bash stuff back in my day.

I had a ton of fun and learned a lot building 1/10th scale buggies and stadium trucks with my dad. We started with associated RC-10s and moved up to Losi stuff when we had more experience. I ended at around age 18 with a Losi NXT gas truck. Traveled all over the PNW for races. Good stuff. Do they even sell kits anymore, or is it all prebuilt / ready to run?

yes, racing scene is only kits.

AE and TLR (Losi) and the likes are all made in China/Taiwan however. No more ‘made in America’ stickers in the box.

 

[matrix243]

Just buy this

Tamiya Blackfoot 2016 2WD Electric Monster Truck Kit [TAM58633] | Cars & Trucks

This is the Tamiya Blackfoot 2016 Edition 2WD Electric Monster Truck Kit. This truck is the modern successor to the Blackfoot line of trucks starting... TAM58633

www.amainhobbies.com

was my first. vintage

 

[matrix243]

get a 3-spd transmitter for user experience level

 

[Painkiller]

was my first. vintage

I think I'm going to buy one lol

 

[infinite97]

yes, racing scene is only kits.

AE and TLR (Losi) and the likes are all made in China/Taiwan however. No more ‘made in America’ stickers in the box.

That’s sad

 

[jrmcm]

Traxxas Slash was the most recent hype I remember

60mph $400 truck sounds perfect for a 3 year old

 

[Cold Brew]

I have the latrax teton for my kids. It's a small 1/18 scale though.

LaTrax® Teton: 1/18 Scale 4WD Electric Monster Truck | LaTrax

latrax.com

 

[Downset]

Wouldn't get my 3 year old a Traxxas

 

[Painkiller]

yes, racing scene is only kits.

AE and TLR (Losi) and the likes are all made in China/Taiwan however. No more ‘made in America’ stickers in the box.

I'm pretty bummed ae did this. I have a og t4 that is made in america. I wanted a rc8e untill I figured out they weren't anymore.

 

[bunmango]

Traxxas was definitely the go-to for smash and bash stuff back in my day.

I had a ton of fun and learned a lot building 1/10th scale buggies and stadium trucks with my dad. We started with associated RC-10s and moved up to Losi stuff when we had more experience. I ended at around age 18 with a Losi NXT gas truck. Traveled all over the PNW for races. Good stuff. Do they even sell kits anymore, or is it all prebuilt / ready to run?

were you buddy buddy with Brian kinwald?

 

[infinite97]

were you buddy buddy with Brian kinwald?

Uh, no

A little above our level, skill wise.