Well my first rc car was a savage xl I and at first I was scared to strip it but I had something in my engine brake about 2 weeks in. S I had to get my hands dirty a bit unlucky for a new comma into the hobby but I would not change a thing I still have that car an I can strip it down to nothing in a few mins so. Just go and get the xs you will soon get use to it and know the mechanics of the truck like the back of your hand