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Grasshopper is the best entry level one made. Has been around for over 30 years and was my first over 30 years ago. Yes a build kit yet that adds to is.
ETA: can probably find a RTR (ready to run) one as well. Although kits are fun allows you to play with them.
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Wow! I didn't know the Grasshopper was still on the market! Actually that was my son's first RC car. He is in
his early 40's now, was about 10 or so when he got the Grasshopper.
It was durable, well made, and even 30 years ago had a lot of accessories available, shocks, tires, etc.
At that time Traxxas was very new on the market, and early ones more "toy" grade. Soon they became very
well made and performing. So that is a good brand, too.
Running on grass is a matter of a lot of ground clearance and wide, large diameter tires, but that really sucks
up the battery and not much fun. Running on dirt is cool... and a dirt track can be set up quickly. And later you
can rake it down and let the grass grow back.
He tried racing with one of the Associated road cars, but you had to have a very flat surface, such as a tennis
court. It was just not convenient.
You son would be happier with something like the Grasshopper, or other similar dirt track cars.