A bit more info,
Have crashed the truck multiple times, cartwheeled it etc. and not a single broken part.
No heat issues whatsoever. After 30 mins of running the motor is barely warm. It has a hobbywing sc8 esc and motor and runs quietly and smoothly.
Unlike my slash 4x4vxl (now sold) I've had no issues with dirt in the drive train despite running on dry, dusty areas, gritty, stony car parks and the beach.
The rear of the shell split quite early on as it rubs against the shocks when they compress but I've cut a section out and have had no further tears or anything. I think it looks better too.