I was wondering what others thought on some 1/8 scale buggies. I'm currently trying to find a good buggy to run off-road.

Kyosho Mugen Losi Associated Xray Jammin

Kyosho Mugen Losi Associated Xray Jammin
Skip the Jammin,Poor Quality driveline.

thank you for replying. do you know which car out of those brands are best

OCM You can get them on A-Main for under $400.They handle great,hawe great quality.All the aluminum is CNC machined,not stamped like most other brands,except X-Ray.It's the most bang for the buck buggy out there.

hyper 9 check it out:thumbsup:

Most top level buggies are good it just comes down to parts avail. and driving style.I personally run an rc8(associated) and love it.I have had most brands and my new flavor is associated.Plus it IS tough.Good price too.Couldn't wait on the hyper9.Have ta take a look when they come out.

go to a race track and you will see more losi's than anything, for a reason.

I was an associated Guy for a long time.If you want fast and durable buy a Losi.I have had a few diffrent buggys and have seen lots on the track.Parts arn't too bad to find either and they are reasonable, unlike a Xray.

No problems with my Jammins driveline, replaced the center CVD's once in three years. Pretty much the buggies that have been mentioned are all good. Jammin and Loosi parts are readily available, however most Hobby shops don't cater to 1:8 so you'll likely be ordering your parts.
Check www.AmainHobbies.com

It would be a very good idea to see what 1/8 buggies your LHS keeps parts for "in stock" and make your judgment from there.

+1 on the RC8! It handles great and AE has been resolving the small issues that they had since releasing the buggy and it's rock solid now!

I have never broken anything on my Xray XB8TQ...my best friend has one as well, and both buggies are probably the most durable out there - but they are expensive. But, considering you really never have to replace parts, it evens out in the end. They are not "set up out of the box" like an Associated or Losi, but once you get them dialed in, they run awesome. We have run with Edwin many times, and the handling closely resembles the RC8's.

In fact, I'm so happy with mine, I ordered the new 808 - It's shipped and due to arrive Thursday or Friday of this week!:woohoo:

I have a jammin and drive mine real fast and hard and it really is tough only problem i have with my jammin was a stripped clutch due to not tighten the motor right other than that not concerns

thanks for replying you guys im going to get the losi 8ight those ive seen at the track the most

Agree 100% with Xraycer. Never broken a part in an entire season of racing. Just check your bearings like any other buggy and you're good to go; Avid is selling their Revolution bearings for a dollar a piece so just pick up a bunch.