Would recommend a Durga big time, got one in January and put a 19t motor in and 3600 battery pack. It goes and handles very well, I only use it for bashing but I'm well pleased. Would like to see one go with brushless!!! I would say it's in a different class to the Dark Impact. Ive had no real probs with it other than overheating motor(melted solder on motor!!) but Tamiya give you the option to cut vents in the shell that dont look out of place, sorted it out. You can also get great hop ups on ebay for peanuts. hope this helps.