The other nice thing about the Slash is there are a TON of aftermarket parts for it and you can also get one in 4wd.
Right, I have about $850.00 in mine (Aftermarket ESC, Motor, Motor mount, Center diff , Raido & receiver, Full pro-line shocks with RPM a-arms, wheels & tires, ect)
It is the best of both (race and bash)!