I could spend $150 on a HH brushed motor but it didn't make sense. The Trailmaster combined with the HW 1080 works very well. It's a known combination and affordable too. It's not a competition rig.
The other option was an out runner, but the noise is insane. There is/was an HH esc that...
I just swapped to a HW Fusion Pro and it's really good, better than my Holmes/HW 1080 combo (which is for sale in the classifieds if anyone is interested). However, the Fusion Pro is 2.3x the cost.
The Holmes/HW combo is about $75 new shipped to me. The HW Fusion Pro is $150 + Programming card...
I still run brushed HH Trailmaster with a HW 1080. It's a good combo. Although, I'm eyeing HW Fusion system. Less wires, less space and longer run time. But, it's also another $150 to spend.