if he not an advanced level racer he could still buy a losi 4x4 rtr or the hyper 10sc rtr the both simple to work on if something breaks they should or be avalible but its an all around truck u can bash and race its the best of both worls and ur geting the durabilty of and 1/8 scale vehicale.but thats my opinion. if he has bought one already the best of luck to him at the track

