| When considering purchasing a remote controlled | | | | - Full steering and speed control |
| (RC) car, the first decision is whether to buy a | | | | - Top speeds of up to 80mph. |
| toy or a quality gas powered or electric powered | | | | - Longer running times for both electric and gas |
| vehicle. Which is the best buy for you will depend | | | | powered cars |
| on why you are buying the car. | | | | - Spare parts and replacement parts can be |
| First you must understand the difference | | | | purchased on-line or in hobby store |
| between a toy and a quality hobby remote | | | | Which car to purchase depends on the age and |
| controlled car. A toy RC car is just that a toy for | | | | skill of the owner as well as how it will be used. |
| children. | | | | For indoor and sidewalk fun, a toy RC would most |
| - Poor design | | | | likely suit your needs. Another good choice for |
| - Poor construction | | | | restricted playing are the fastRC mini cars, some |
| - Steering options are limited, usually to straight or | | | | even defy gravity. |
| right/left turns | | | | However, if the owner wants to drive a race |
| - Top speeds are less than 15mph | | | | course like an Indy driver, then the best choice |
| - Short run times | | | | would be a quality hobby remote controlled car or |
| - Limited terrain | | | | truck. Another excellent choice for the hobby |
| - Replacement parts may be cost prohibitive | | | | enthusiast is a quality off-road car, truck or racing |
| Quality remote controlled cars are made for the | | | | buggy. If the owner wants to participate in racing |
| hobbyist with a thirst for control and speed. | | | | competitions, then the best choice is a high-end |
| - Quality design | | | | quality vehicle, some of which are capable of |
| - Quality construction | | | | speeds of 80mph. |