Should I BuyMy Friends Jato 3.3?

[MAXXSTANG3706]

Hey guys,

My friend recently texted me asking if I would want to buy his Jato 3.3 for a $170. He said I can buy it for $150. He bought it off one of his friends and he hasn't it ran it yet cause he doesn't have any nitro. I said i would let him use a tank full of mine to test drive it. If it runs well, then I may buy it. Would this be a good track truck for racing? I have a t maxx 2.5 with a dynamite mach 2 .19 and an e maxx 3906. Not sure if I want to get another nitro, but for $150 I think I might invest.

[ajcar]

if you want a fast nitro. jato 3.3 is it. i will never get rid of mine. have plenty of room to drive, lol

[FASTMAXX86]

I sadly miss my Jato 3.3 just cant find on like the deal i got on it and everyone around here wants near new pricing for them that are not in that great of shape.

[MAXXSTANG3706]

there she is.

[trxjato2.5]

if i were you and had the money i would definitely buy it. Looks clean parts looks very good as well. Being that you have other nitros im sure you can get it up and running. Go for it!

[guardog]

BUY, BUY, BUY !!!! The thing is a beast. You will not be dissapointed. I have three nitro and three electric VXL's and I always grab the Jato first. My favorite R/C car. Replace rear tires with some dirt hawgs or similiar and it will go anywhere

[MAXXSTANG3706]

buying it tomorrow for $100, cause the motor is seized, prob gonna do a brushless conversion.

[Mind_Reader7]

buying it tomorrow for $100, cause the motor is seized, prob gonna do a brushless conversion.

You should definately do that.

[brett.schroder]

I'd check and see if you could save the engine, pull the engine apart and see whats locking it up. I've been able to save a few that were "locked up", they ended up just being really gummed up from sitting for a few years with fuel in them.

[MAXXSTANG3706]

Or wouldnt I just be able to replace the piston/sleeve and crank?

[RC-Fan]

Or wouldnt I just be able to replace the piston/sleeve and crank?

the piston/sleeve, and conrod is around $60.00, for $110.00 you can get a new engine from ebay, electric conversion around $100.00 (velineon system). If you want to stay nitro I would get a new engine, if not electric is a good option.

[Mind_Reader7]

To back up RC Fan to an extent, nitro is cheaper, but brushless is better.

[jarod_rodriguez]

Not sure I would agree that brushless is better. :-) I have 4 Nitro's and 3 Brushless cars/trucks and I have spent more time/money on the brushless trucks than my Nitro's. Between, ESC's, LiPo batteries etc... it gets pricey.

[Mind_Reader7]

Not sure I would agree that brushless is better. :-) I have 4 Nitro's and 3 Brushless cars/trucks and I have spent more time/money on the brushless trucks than my Nitro's. Between, ESC's, LiPo batteries etc... it gets pricey.

I prefer nitro myself. But brushless is faster/less maintenance/cheaper to run.

[jarod_rodriguez]

From a motor perspective, I would agree 100%. Plus I like the fact that I can hose everything done on a BL system.