There not too bad to be fair... mine lasted 2 years then everything sort of broke together lol (the steering servo,needed new wheels and a steering arm) . They are still fun though for a beginner rc lol. I went straight into a large scale even if it is a ****ty one I really like the sound of petrol compared to the slightly annoying nitro sound.
If he needs spares he can have what's left of mine works fine just needs a a steering servo and a new remote as my dad knocked over my remote by accident. I would want