Top 10 RC RTR Cars under $200

What are the best R/C ready-to-run cars under $200? With so many to choose from, we narrow down the selection to 10 vehicles. So who made it? Keep watching to find out.
For more info on the cars & trucks:
Axial SCX24: www.amainhobbies.com/axial-sc...
Losi Mini-T 2.0: www.amainhobbies.com/losi-min...
Redcat Everest 10: www.amainhobbies.com/redcat-e...
Kyosho MR-03 Mini-Z: www.amainhobbies.com/kyosho-m...
Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
ECX AMP Monster Truck: www.amainhobbies.com/ecx-amp-...
Team Associated Reflex 14T: www.amainhobbies.com/team-ass...
Redcat Everest GEN7 Sport: www.amainhobbies.com/redcat-e...
Traxxas Slash 2WD: www.amainhobbies.com/traxxas-...
Losi Tenacity SCT 4WD: www.amainhobbies.com/losi-ten...
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[@hawkeye0642]

I’ve had my Traxxas stampede 2wd for 5 years and it’s a beast! I would recommend it to anyone wanting a cheap monster truck getting into the RC hobby.

[@areyousureyouenteredyourna85]

Hell yeah! I just bought the second one I've owned. I got it for $50 off a friend who upgraded it with a vxl brushless setup, slash bumper, and wheelie bar with anodized blue wheels. Deal of the year, right there!

[@kurisu7885]

I have an old Monster Jam edition I bought a few years ago and yeah, it's awesome. It got me into the hobby and I'm already looking for a crawler.

[@taylornicole1692]

hello I am looking to buy an RC car for a gift but I do not know anything about them lol. Is this car you can race at a track?

[@jakelinnett1955]

Taylor Nicole, theoretically yes you can. But the stampede is a monster truck and it may not handle super well compared to a truck designed for racing.

[@tanners8960]

the stampede is a prety good rc car but i dont know why i like the e-revo better and their both pretty cheap

[@thomasgross8289]

I started off in RC with the redcat gen7 sport and I loved it! You can use most scx10 parts to upgrade then. 3 years later and she's still going strong

[@figbat6363]

Thank you for this video!! I want to get into hobby grade rc cars so bad! After seeing this im definitely getting into it!

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Nicely put together, clear and precise list! Thank you very much! 😊

[@h.w.m.306]

I've been looking for this! Thanks

[@mikeymike3240]

Hi Brett, yet another awesome video, lots of rc’s to choose from, and best of all, each one is a great rc at a great price point. 😎👍👍👍

[@jerrywatson1958]

Thanks Brett, I've been watching a lot of RC build videos and I've got to say Amain has some of the best product videos. For the entertainment value of these I will buy my next RC (TRX4 TRAXX) from Amain. The parts I've purchased from you guys before for my TRX4 Defender, have always arrived on time and in good shape for a fair price. I am just waiting for my Stimulus check, Thanks for all your hard work during this crisis.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Thank you Jerry. That means a lot to me, and all of us of here. Many of our facilities are shut down right now, but our warehouse is still shipping, and we'll still trying to get videos up. Thanks for watching and enjoying the videos. -Brett

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very important information giving thanks blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🙏🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲💪💪💪

[@dsbrothers2898]

Awesome list. Thank you. 👊🔥👍

[@datfatcat9436]

*great content bro, keep up the good work* 😉👌

[@desertfoxnelsonromel627]

I got the number one sport on your review here but it’s the brushless one tenacity SC that I got, it’s a very fun exciting Rc vehicle from Losi

[@toddbertram6556]

Some nice little rigs on the list. I think for an extra 50 the losi mini 8 is a great deal as well, 4x4 and brushless. The mini z 4 runner is awesome as well but I think it is 209 or something like that.

[@B1GDaddyFatStax]

I just bought a secondhand Bandit a few weeks ago. It was already upgraded with a 3800kv BL and a 2S LiPo. I can't imagine putting a more powerful motor in it. Good luck keeping the front tires on the ground. The chassis looks relatively stock, but definitely holds up.

[@laurencesun_]

this was what I was looking for!

[@Steve-O_FPV]

Excellent video. I will take one of each. Thanks for posting.

[@VestedUTuber]

I can definitely vouch for the Tenacity SCT if it's anything like the TEN SCTE. I've got the full-on competition level version with a full brushless setup and it's equally happy tearing up the backyard or dominating the track. That being said I really have a love-hate relationship with SCTs. They definitely revitalized the hobby at a time when the economy was threatening to kill expensive hobbies like this, but at the same time they also kinda killed off a lot of the other off-road classes. You pretty much don't see stadium trucks, monster trucks or truggies at tracks anymore, regardless of size or power system, and 1/10th scale buggies would have suffered the same fate if it wasn't for the Socal scene keeping them alive. Even the previously indomitable 1/8th scale buggy class took a nasty hit from Short Course Mania. It's unfortunate, but in most places if you want to race off-road and don't want to put down the money for a 1/8th scale buggy, or if you just want to race in general but don't want to spend money on a top-end carbon fiber touring or pan car, your only real options at this point are slow hack, 4wd hack or too much power hack. And now even short course is falling off because people got tired of the inevitable hack races that happened in the SCT classes.

[@valely6829]

I recently got a *Laegendary* (it's spelled wrong on purpose) Legend 1:10 RC and it goes over 30 mph, its super durable, and I got it for $150 on Amazon. The only thing that is a slight downside is the battery life - around 30-80 minutes depending on how much you're using it. Other than that I would say it's a great present for ages 10+!

[@shawngifford4884]

I bought the fox tenacity like 3 weeks ago I really do like it. Got a vxl 3s esc and motor in it atm the esc bolts right up

[@BLAZENYCBLACKOPS]

Subbed, totally sick!

[@tbok75]

Great lineup. Been outta the game a while. How long? A Losi XX buggy I bought back in 94. Haha this list gives me a good idea where to start. That Traxxas slash has my eye.

[@PassionHobbyRC]

Hi, Beautiful Video. Thanks friend. Thumb up👍

[@jonlaird5082]

I had the OG Losi mini t in silver nany years ago and I loved that thing. I had countless hours bashing it and it kept going. I had no idea Losi made a 2.0 version. I'll def have to get 1 soon. Great video and great list choice 😎👍

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Oh nice, then you'd love the 2.0. It's hard to get right now though; we can't keep them in stock. -Brett

[@melvinmcfly4498]

I still have a red one, still drives, not very long tho

[@PLASMA_2005]

I got an e-revo 1/16 vxl lol I love it, very easy to flip if you try to turn at fast speed on pavement tho

[@amburekartik1]

Please make a video on "Top 5 (or 10) 1/8 nitro rc buggy" (pro kits and not rtr) and comparisions between them, which chassis suits which driving style and track. I would love to see that type of content !!

[@EPR1994]

You could add the Volcano18 from RedCat there, $83 for a 1/18 4wd Monster Truck and it comes with everything. I even do a brushless conversion to mine and she is a beast 25+mph on 2s, 3s is insane.

[@dylanwhite6539]

I was gonna go for a bandit but then decided I really wanted another sct. They’re out of blue slash 2wd so tenacity sct it is with the white fox body. Hope it holds up well to some mild brushless power if I decide to do so.

[@sylvainster30]

I want em all 😂 thanks for sharing with us! ✌🏼😎👍🏼

[@MarthaLopez-hc5vu]

Same haha

[@helenmcintyre7289]

I think the slash is great I think it would be a great Christmas present.

[@johnbrown303]

I just recently purchased 2 Traxxas Slash trucks. Paid $825 for both. So much fun. Wow can they ever move. Got the blue and hawaiian bodies.

[@MichaelHollandOne]

Awesome video. Was looking for something like this too. Only complaint is not sure it's a fair comparison if some come with a battery pack and some don't. I can see the little transmitter batteries cause that's give or take a few dollars but battery packs can be give or take much more. Still a very helpful video. As much as I don't like the short course track body style, I may end up getting a Slash. Who knows. 😃

[@ortega9115]

I'm now thinking about the 1/16 E-Revo. Thanks for the info

[@jiakabery3550]

It's a lot of fun. I got one a few years back. It's a blast. And you can get an adapter to run 2 batteries to get super long run time. Also do double voltage with a different adapter, but the stock electronics don't support that only the brushless version or if you upgrade to aftermarket. But i smash around the snow, the grass, the pavement. LOTS OF FUN!! It's a bit heavy with both batteries. I was using standard 6 cell. I think maybe a little too much for the suspension. I bought some heavy weight oil to try to even that out. Or maybe lipo batteries would lighten things up.. either way..Hope you pick on up and get to bash around with it. I highly recommend if a small truck is what you're looking for.

[@pucho513]

They are a blast, I have the vxl brushless with dual batteries for longer run, (adaptor needed) and I also upgraded the oil in the suspension, awesome rc.

[@ReadySetRC]

Excellent!

[@scalerc4x4]

Great video y’all. 🤙

[@SubaruBRZ-oe7sz]

You should have added the Redcat Racing XTE/XBE. It's a great basher with super cheap and easy to replace/upgrade parts. There's a brushless version (the one I have) but it's just over $200 and it has amazing value for what it is. It's also awd even with the brushed version.

[@mr.sinister1279]

I have a DHK razr-r2 brushes converted over to a brushless n I run it in a 3s lipo and this truck is pretty much indestructible!! It hasn’t broken down n it keeps goin n goin all for under $200..it’s my best truck n my fleet so it should be here on this list!!

[@stevemoon2136]

Can't argue with the No.1. How about top ten kits for beginners?

[@matthewfojtik994]

Steve Moon if u want a 2wd buggy get an xray xb2 2020, went together super easy and the instructions are incredible

[@riley5032]

That rc car started my rc hobby

[@cartunerph4827]

Mine started on a Hpi Wheelie King. Fun basher

[@elvinowe]

This pretty much is a top ten list for beginners.

[@cartunerph4827]

newobtterb 🤣🤣

[@Fortes_RC_Adv]

Very nice selection 😁 I subscribed your channel 👍

[@nestorferrerrosa490]

I have the traxxas stampede vxl 2wd and is absolutely EPIC

[@unkulwilly]

i knew the 2wd Slash would be close to the top. highly recommend it!

[@Rc-ho4sv]

🤔🙄

[@abrahamperalta5963]

Plus tax battery and charger

[@LtZerge]

The Slash 2wd and 4wd are great beginner trucks. Not because they're actually good, because they're not, but they're very easy to work on and customize making for an easy and approachable learning experience that will be passed on to other rigs

[@zevi2000]

Losi 22s SCT. I used to reccomend the ST like I have but it's been discontinued sadly

[@stormsstuff5590]

I have a rustler and i can say it is a awesome iff roader and on roader car and ive crashed it a few times not a big vrash just little ones and it was fine so i think its worth the money

[@couchpoet1]

You made a lot of parents xmas lists very happy.

[@megamuffinman420]

got the amp mt about 3 weeks ago and have been loving it so far :)

[@sketchyboiproductions7996]

I got mine about three years ago I love it but the electronics broke so I’ve spent over $200 aud

[@Casey-ov2hx]

I’ve had my 1/16 e revo vxl for years maybe 8. Only problem I’m having now is the tires are dry rotten. It’s a great first truck I love it

[@Casey-ov2hx]

Also have a 1/10 slash vxl 2wd a great truck but gets stuck in the grass a lot but very very fast

[@ericmiller931]

I thought it was Ready to Race. You learn something new every day.

[@spaghettigum]

and its not even true is it since most need u to buy batteries spearetely

[@JamesJones-tu4pq]

It used to be ready to race a few years ago. In a few more itll switch again

[@shedred1967]

Those traxxas 1/16 scale are beasty.

[@zeitzeuge3128]

Coming from OR6 2WD its funny to see this cars :D

[@ItzPixel08]

4:26 wait, THE TOYOTA GT-ONE? TAKE MY MONEY

[@adamspitfire]

GIB TOYOTA

[@juliusdream2683]

Good video lot of good deals.

[@Elias_Bnk]

Great list but I hoped to see some touring cars as well

[@jasonvicars226]

The last two reguires battery and charger! Add 49.99 for a completer pack! The rest is good!

[@datdogemia9915]

I have the 2x4 and it is amazing

[@juliusdream2683]

Awesome .

[@dandiggity532]

The MiniT 2.0 is based on the current 22T 4.0. the Original MiniT was based off the XXXT.

[@fromfin90]

BAndit is really fun, recently upgraded to brushless in my TRX4 sport, so took the XL5 HV esc from trx4 and added it to my bandit, heh, its a mad bugger on 3s with brushed motor

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Awh, good idea! Yeah, you can use a 3S on that ESC. Does the motor get brushed motor get hot? -Brett

[@fromfin90]

@@AMain_Hobbies it gets toasty, not smoking hot but not necessarily cool to the touch either, i am looking into either getting traxxas velineon brushless, but i also spotted a good price hobbywing brushless setup, tempting

[@computerlifesupport]

Nice. So sick.

[@AceMcgase]

You can’t go wrong with a slash!! They are the best I’ve had my 4x4 for 3 years now!!!

[@stickypurple420]

Traxxas rustler 2wd. $9.99 at goodwill. Brand new . I just need to buy a battery charger. I love that place! Find awesome electronics all the time

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Wow, lucky find! When I went to the goodwill I only found a belt. -Brett

[@mr.sinister1279]

DHK Razr brushless should be #1 ive had for a long time n it nvr breaks jus regular wear n tear n I call it ole faithful!!

[@logancosandier3958]

The Traxxas Slash can also use a 7 cell flat pack nimh too, but will be compatible with a 6 cell is usable too. Also I would prefer to have the Mazda 787b Mini-Z

[@BRZ_BOY]

Get ready to but replacement servo gears for the 1/16 e revo. Chews through them like crazy.

[@unkulwilly]

spend $25 and throw in a second 2080 servo. makes a world of difference and gives the mini revo more in common with its big brother.

[@jameshankssr466]

Typical Traxxas pay way too much to buy it and way too much to keep it running!

[@Cars-to2qg]

Spotted at Hobbytown St Charles!

[@Moemag]

Woow good Hobby

[@user-jo2pd3hq1m]

Scx24 should have been, like number ten! Also nice video.😊

[@RCTruck1688aa]

nice content

[@mattdexter6918]

I know it wasn’t out when the video was released but the Losi mini b has to be up there.

[@davidmadison5582]

The losi mini t 2.0 brushless is an absolute riot to drive

[@V8chump]

Do you know if the brushed version and brushless version share parts? I’d like to get the brushed version for my dad and let him go brushless at his own pace so if the brushless parts fit the brushed version that’d be perfect since I assume the brushed version would need some driveline upgrades

[@amilcarrodasreyes1349]

For me all the rc cars look fun.

[@TheWright1]

I never Owned a buggy might have to pick up the ECX AMP

[@MegaOhhboy]

I'm a Rustler guy since the 90s

[@mt19436]

Can you plz do a best monster truck video? Really would appreciate it

[@mathiasraschinski6606]

Top 10 best brushless motor and esc combos for 1/10

[@jimmyv1753]

I have a Laegendary 1/10 48kmh and it’s really fun and so far has held up pretty well I got it for 129 on Amazon. I’m looking for an upgrade. So I’ll take any tips or suggestions for my next one. I’m trying to stay under 500 and am thinking the JLB Cheetah. Is this a decent truck

[@RccarsUK]

Customer : where's my order.... A main : choke on a d**k.... Classic....

[@rattymat77]

My current car is a tamiya tl_01 and I love jt

[@EminTahirov]

Good video. I'm not clear on whether or not we need a battery pack

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

This industry is really making nice cars for a fraction of what they were costing 20 years ago. The newer Nitro RTR sets are far more value for the money than the kits used to be.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

I couldn't agree more, and the battery, transmitter and brushless motor technology are amazingly better than before. -Brett

[@richarddarlington1139]

That's because they're no longer made in America. Much cheaper labor overseas.

[@davidmellish3295]

@@richarddarlington1139 china is making everything these days

[@joshuawilcox1322]

Just ordered a slash 4x4 today.. I'm super excited for it to get here

[@baconpimp1233]

My guy you are gonna want to get aluminum shock caps

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Congrats Joshua! That's an awesome truck; have fun. -Brett

[@joshuawilcox1322]

@@AMain_Hobbies that's why I got it! Just waiting for shipping. $220 for slow shipping is sad

[@AMain_Hobbies]

@@joshuawilcox1322 The shipping was $220? Holy smokes man! Where are you having it shipped to, the moon? Very sorry to hear the shipping charge was so expensive. But, once the truck arrives, it will be worth it! -Brett

[@joshuawilcox1322]

@@AMain_Hobbies haha sorry... $220 for the truck itself, but shipping is still slow.. I'm used to fast shipping on amazon, where the shipping only gets faster with a higher price

[@loosecannon9301]

I have the ecx 1 10 scale I just bought it I like it

[@guyfalcone5646]

Yes I'm new 2 RC cars I have drones. I used to do RC cars back in the 80s and now they're a lot different

[@AMain_Hobbies]

They have come a long way since then! The lipo battery and brushless technology are the big advancements, but 2.4GHz radios are pretty important too. There has never been a better time to be a part of the hobby. Let us know if you need anything. -Brett

[@guyfalcone5646]

Yes thank you I'm looking to upgrade to the next level I don't have a lot of money but I know how it is more money more power

[@fran.6496]

@@guyfalcone5646 not really, If you want something that is great for project, you should go with wltoys 144001, 70€/80$is price, for 100€ you can upgrade it to super brushless system, and it could go about 80 km h for under 200€, If you want something for bashing, go with e revo

[@jebrc]

I'm the same been in the hobby since the 80s my first was the turbo hopper (red) followed by the bandit truck the fpv the last 5-6 years now I'm back to ground now lol and I must say brushless changed the game in electric rc

[@devinwagers3134]

Arrma granite voltage 2wd. Brushed rtr, 99 bucks. And handles brushless no problem.

[@marccyberwiz]

SCX24 jeep if I can find one in stock. 2nd would by Mini Z, and my 3rd be Tenacity SCT that's great value for money.

[@willshealy3687]

I have the tenacity and you really need a brushless system and the proformance kit from Losi. The plastic chassis is super weak up at the front where it becomes skinnier and has a bottom loading battery tray. Other than those things it is still pretty good just be prepared to make a couple of upgrades. Also it has no third party upgrades from proline and others expect for wheels bodies and shocks.

[@cactuscat8009]

I got the (merv) brushless one and it does really 50 mph with 2 nimhs. BUT IT HAS A NEW BODY!

[@quadflopper1012]

the Losi TENACITY was such an amazing rc that it has already been discontinued, you know what else i find amazing, is that they could easily make all the cars in this video lipo and brushless powered for about the same cost as brushed but they don't because then they wouldn't be able to leach any more money out of people when they are forced to buy a bunch of upgrade parts so the car will perform like they claim it does in the video.........

[@BUILTDIESELMAFIA]

I enjoy my Deerc 302e for well under $200.

[@angelramirez7977]

Finally!!

[@sachastorti96]

I have a colt Sc truck and i with under 200€ too ans its vert good with some upgrades

[@NokVai233]

nice video

[@juanglozadaroca2743]

I'm liking the Traxxas Bandit or Slash 4x4.

[@h.w.m.306]

4:36 Your joking right. I looked past these thinking they were display models for decoration and now your saying it's an actual RC?! I'm getting one now!

[@CrazyguyRC]

Are you talking about the mini z ? They have been around for years. They are awesome.

[@h.w.m.306]

@Vanargand it's fine

[@h.w.m.306]

@@CrazyguyRC yeah I know man! All these years I've ignored it and now i realize it's an amazing RC

[@gasolinediesel972]

@@h.w.m.306 those things are very overpriced. 200 dollars for an rc that runs on double a's

[@h.w.m.306]

@@gasolinediesel972 yeah I realized. Might go for a maverick Strada and make it a drift RC like Kevin Talbot

[@baconpimp1233]

I wish the bandit got as much hype as the rustler even tho they’re almost exactly the same

[@dianetmotors]

Agreed. Very underrated car

[@StuartOliver83]

I'm not even into these lol but now I'm shopping for one of those first trucks

[@michaelwallace2670]

The redcat Everest 10 is affordable and very simple to use crawler

[@ElijahBradley08]

I got an axail scx24 a few months ago it doesn't get driven too much and never abused but it has suddenly locked up and I can't figure out why.

[@willshealy3687]

I have the tenacity and you really need a brushless system and the proformance kit from Losi. The plastic chassis is super weak up at the front where it becomes skinnier and has a bottom loading battery tray. Other than those things it is still pretty good just be prepared to make a couple of upgrades. Also it has no third party upgrades from proline and others expect for wheels bodies and shocks.

[@dylanwhite6539]

Will Shealy how exactly do you break the chassis? I don’t jump my vehicles so I’m hoping this won’t be an issue.

[@willshealy3687]

Dylan White I was jumping it and I miss judged and miss the jump and braked but it hit a tree before it completely slowed down. It wasn’t going very fast but you should be good if you aren’t too rough with it. The two time my plastic chassis broke it broke in the exact same way and even had extremely similar breakage patterns. If you have a tenacity then try to get the proformance kit from Losi. It is only $100 and has metal chassis, turnbuckles and sway bars, metal shocks. It is really great but make sure you don’t lose any parts or strip things when building it like I did.

[@dylanwhite6539]

Will Shealy good to know. I did hear about the pro kit and I think I’ll probably put that on the Christmas list. For now I bought the brushed edition as I didn’t really have a lot of $ to play with and already have different brushless trucks I like better than my slash. I love that these have center diffs and best I can tell all models are the exact same driveline.

[@willshealy3687]

Dylan White all tenacity models but the monster truck share the same chassis and layouts. Sadly there is no aftermarket but I also got the brushed truck.

[@dylanwhite6539]

Will Shealy looks like I just bought amains last one. Hopefully I didn’t make the wrong choice vs a 2wd slash of bandit.

[@redeyestones3738]

Where can I find rc trucks that are ixp7 waterproof, 4wd, with paddle wheels under $200? I want one that's fun in fresh snow that's deeper than an inch, but that's all I seem to find.

[@randydrumm5317]

New sub

[@jparra4766]

I want them all.

[@davidcerminara2687]

I think for my first RC it will be Traxxas Bandit

[@melvinmcfly4498]

1:51 I have one exactly like the one on screen here

[@ReadyTexn]

The original mini-t was SO much fun! First small RC car I ever drooled over. I'm definitely getting one of these new ones!

[@willshawyer7280]

Good for you

[@lucasb2128]

I have the blue one, i got it when i was 3. I am 16 now and i still have it on my shelf and i have stuck with losi ever since

[@parkerskaggs6017]

That's sweet

[@maxim7415]

The slash is the best on the list