Horny_Lambo

Disagreeing with the statement that the OP needs to raise their budget to get a durable, bashable 4wd truck on par price wise with the Firestorm. The Carnage fits the bill.

Firestrom

Disagree 100%. I've got a Firestorm Flux and a Carnage brushless and both are very durable and bashable. The only thing that I've change regularly on both is the spur gear and that is more down to set up than anything else

Dollarhobbyz are well price but I have found that they are somewhat limited in what parts they stock. Either way the OP will be satisfied with either one.

How old is old? If it is an original from back in the day I'd consider putting aside and shelling out for something else.

Agreed. The Flux is a good proposition at that price, although spare parts are a bit pricey. Another option is the Rustler whose spare are slightly cheaper. This is an expensive hobby so the cost of spares needs to be seriously considered

All of the above are a good choice. Firestorm: Strong out of the box, handles very well but replacement parts are expensive. Rustler: Strong out of the box, handles well, good electrics, cheap replacement parts. RS2: Competiviely priced. Decent handling, cheap replacement parts I run a Rustler and cannot fault it and is my personal recommendation

Slash all the way. 4x4. As tough as old boots OUT OF THE BOX.

That is really good shipping. The quickest I have experienced is 3wks.

Totally agree. RC ownership is not cheap at the best of times and my brother will attest to the high maintenance costs of the Firestorm. At the end of the day both are really good truggies

As I said before subjective. My brother and I bought our truggies at he same time. He got a firestorm and I the xl-5. Let's just say in the first few months of ownership he replaced more parts than me, particularly at the front end. Since hoping up it isactually the reverse. Subjective.

A lot stronger? That is subjective and not based on any facts. i agree handling is a bit better but for general bashing the difference is not that noticeable.

If you and your daughter are new to the rc world I would highly recommend a "Brushed" Traxxas Rustler first off. Very tough, durable, waterproof and for newbies the ESC has a Training Mode which turns down the wick while you both gain more confidence and experience in car control. Once you are both happy the fitting a brushless system is relatively cheap at about 70 GBP. RC can be an expensive past time

It was not the first time I had geared so high and normally it is geared lower. The ESC had over temp protection enabled so the circuitry could not have been fried. I did pull the trigger but would stll like to understand how an ESC can cause cogging.