I'm not really bothered, after all everyone is willing to help and this is what I feel the forum is useful for. Keep asking those questions!(Although the rustler is the way forward)
I know you have said that you don't like but the only brushless basher for your budget has to be the stinger (I don't see whats wrong with it and it will leave you spare money for decent batteries and charger, plus it has 2.4 GHz controller!).