RC cars is a nice hobby so I hope you can get into it.
My understanding is a bit limited in this area but for what I know the RC car is like an aeroplane in that sense you will end up changing most parts in it at some point of time. This means two things:
1. A used car is valid option as they come much cheaper than new ones. However if you are looking for a class-car that you can compete with, you most often still need to invest in batteries and charger. For backyard bashing however you can get easily full sets with cars including batteries etc from Web market palaces. There are good threads on this forum to help you with selection.
2. Considering budget the cost of the hobby comes only partially from original investment (car, batteries, charger). After that I would prepare to spend around 50-100 €/ month for replacement parts, possible upgrades, liquids, travel and so on.
My understanding is a bit limited in this area but for what I know the RC car is like an aeroplane in that sense you will end up changing most parts in it at some point of time. This means two things:
1. A used car is valid option as they come much cheaper than new ones. However if you are looking for a class-car that you can compete with, you most often still need to invest in batteries and charger. For backyard bashing however you can get easily full sets with cars including batteries etc from Web market palaces. There are good threads on this forum to help you with selection.
2. Considering budget the cost of the hobby comes only partially from original investment (car, batteries, charger). After that I would prepare to spend around 50-100 €/ month for replacement parts, possible upgrades, liquids, travel and so on.