TRX-4 Sport ($420):
- Perfect beginner crawler
- Tough as nails
- Huge parts availability
- Leaves room for battery/charger
SCX10 III ($530):
- More advanced features
- Better out of box performance
- Might stretch your budget thin
- Still need battery/charger
Redcat Everest-10 ($200):
- Surprisingly capable
- Ready to run package
- Great learning platform
- Upgrade as you go
Honestly? Start TRX-4 Sport. Perfect mix of quality and budget.
