Traxxas T-maxx (HELP)

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milehighhero

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About a week ago a friend let me drive his nitro truck which was my first time doing so. I loved it. Now I have been looking to buy one and found one a T-maxx on craigslist for $200. It has:

.15 pro motor
Aluminum bulkheads
Air filter
Hitec servos (high-torque steering)
Better engine head
Traxxas aluminum exhaust
Pull-start
On-board NiMH battery

Going with the truck are lots of spare parts including the original electric starter, engine head, an extra receiver... a whole box full of stuff. Also, an RC tool box that includes a built-in control console and gas pump.

Does this seem like a good deal?

Thanks
 
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IMO,, Do not buy this truck!!!! This truck is the oldest technology money can buy.(old engine, slow, weak trans, ect.) You have the right idea going for a Traxxas T-Maxx. The electric start is a huge plus for beginners, and the truck is easy to operate and very tough. So go on ebay and get a T-maxx 2.5 or 2.5r. I did this and i got a brand new in the box T-maxx 2.5 for $289. Stay away from the .15 and get either a 2.5, 2.5r or 3.3. Good Luck
http://cgi.ebay.com/TRAXXAS-4910-T-...39:1|66:2|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
 
Also, you can't craw with nitro they will over heat and u will burn up the engine..look it up real rock crawlers are way different and electric
 
brad55102 said:
IMO,, Do not buy this truck!!!! This truck is the oldest technology money can buy.(old engine, slow, weak trans, ect.) You have the right idea going for a Traxxas T-Maxx. The electric start is a huge plus for beginners, and the truck is easy to operate and very tough. So go on ebay and get a T-maxx 2.5 or 2.5r. I did this and i got a brand new in the box T-maxx 2.5 for $289. Stay away from the .15 and get either a 2.5, 2.5r or 3.3. Good Luck
http://cgi.ebay.com/TRAXXAS-4910-T-...39:1|66:2|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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+1 to that. If have no experience with a nitro RC rig and then go buy a used one, you will quickly learn to hate this hobby (IMO). A used rig can be a real pain, even for an experienced person. With a new rig, you know it hasn't been mistreated, you know what has been done to it. The nitro rigs are a blast, but are a lot of work to maintain and keep running (but, that's why most of us like them, we like working on them). I'm not trying to discourage you from getting a nitro RC, just letting you know what to expect.
 
I think keeping it running is one of the things i will like to do... If i could talk the owner down how much do you think it is worth?
 
milehighhero said:
I think keeping it running is one of the things i will like to do... If i could talk the owner down how much do you think it is worth?
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Not trying to be a smart ass but its worth what you are willing to pay. If it were me I would spend the extra bucks and go new. Make him an offer and see where it goes if you are really interested in it.
 
your not being a smart ass... and i completley agree i think thats what I'm going to do unless i can get the t-maxx for way cheaper
 
What about a 2.5 Revo for $175? Just found it on craigslist too
 
milehighhero said:
What about a 2.5 Revo for $175? Just found it on craigslist too
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Pretty good price if it doesn't look too bashed up. Just beware someone trying to sell something they tore the engine up in. It HAS happened--there are even folks on here that have been taken recently.
 
alright thanks again man
 
all i will say is think twice about getting that .15,,,, remember winter is soon upon us and you can save your pennies and get a really nice rig in the spring. As others said, this hobby is very frustrating at times and i dont want you to get frustrated and quit, like i almost did.
 

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