to begin with. there are used ready to run gear from maybe 120-150 dollars depending on what they have included with the whole package. i recommend doing this instead of buying a whole new set. buying from racers is a good option since racers usually take care of their gear and gets rid of outdated things as new stuff comes in which is good for us drifters.

brand new everything i popped maybe like 160 dollars just for a chassis. no tx rx at all

www.rctech.net has some used gear and ebay

i recommend going for tt01 or sprint 2 for beginners and i guess see if you want to stay in the hobby from there.

i have a tt01 myself i've had it for 6 months now.