Pricing is extremely surprising! $800

[mwe-maxxowner]

RIGHT! Hobby class rcs are a luxury item. We are all very lucky to lead lives where we can fret over such things.

[Jezza]

I am glad that I spend my hard earned dollar in this hobby and it happens to he traxxas that I love the most.

For over two decades I have seen, been back and forth in the hobby and feel the prices these days are definetely better forvthe wallet then yester years..tor a while I have longed for a 1/5 and almost got a losi 5 out of a whim. Now traxxas got one I will dfintely get one and very stoked with the price...

Nice one traxxas

[JerrysMaxx]

Many people forget that it's a hobby. Hobby class vehicles will never have the massive sales numbers that toy RC cars have in Walmart, for example. With the relatively tiny slice of population that is involved in the RC hobby, RC companies do what they can do to keep prices within a reasonable range. Considering all the engineering and research that went into the X-Maxx, not to mention all the premium parts that are included, I was also expecting a $1000 plus price point. $800 is an excellent value!

The fact is that the hobby is expensive. The vehicles are expensive and then the required repairs continue to cost money after the initial purchase. I can love the hobby all I want but if I am unwilling or unable to spend the money required to successfully participate in the hobby it will only frustrate me if I do get in. Dirt bikes, jet skis, motor yachts, Lamborghinis etc... are also hobbies that would be a lot of fun except for the price of participation. No matter how much I like them I cannot justify the cost. Those hobbies are not for me and complaining about prices is not going to change that. The people who do participate in those hobbies typically understand and accept the price of participating.

+1 ^^^^^^^^
Although the X-Maxx is not out my reach, the Lambo surely is! I'll meet in the middle with Traxxas just make me a Lambo body and I will be content .

[nixhex32]

I would think that a Traxxas Employee would be sitting back taking notes from a feedback perspective instead of trying to justify why Traxxas designed an RC that no one expected or asked for!
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People also didn't expect or ask for the T-Maxx in 1999, the E-Maxx in 2000, or the Slash in 2008. Those 3 alone have a proven track record. With that said the feedback has been in favor of the X-Maxx.

[mwe-maxxowner]

I've seen quite a few posts in "About Traxxas " forum expressing a desire for a large offroad vehicle in recent years.

[hoovdog]

People also didn't expect or ask for the T-Maxx in 1999, the E-Maxx in 2000, or the Slash in 2008. Those 3 alone have a proven track record. With that said the feedback has been in favor of the X-Maxx.

You got 1 of 3 correct. I wanted the Maxx concept back when we were converting 1/8th buggies with big tires and extremely poor gearing. All I can say about the X-Maxx is about time. I've waited 16 years for this one! Reminiscing about the first time I got my 99 T to wheelie with a Pro .15...ah the glory days.

[Jakey]

You got 1 of 3 correct. I wanted the Maxx concept back when we were converting 1/8th buggies with big tires and extremely poor gearing. All I can say about the X-Maxx is about time. I've waited 16 years for this one! Reminiscing about the first time I got my 99 T to wheelie with a Pro .15...ah the glory days.

Wow, look who is back!!!!

[1FastS197]

I'll be buying this the same way I got my XO-1, used for half the price with some extras thrown in.

[Wolfslash16]

I'll be buying this the same way I got my XO-1, used for half the price with some extras thrown in.

Have fun waiting waiting a few months, I don't see anyone realistically selling one used and taking a lose on it that fast.

[mwe-maxxowner]

I'll be waiting too, for rollers to hit the market! Patience is a virtue 👍

[ksb51rl]

What's on the X that's considered an "upgrade" these days?

With 1/5 scale size/weight, you pretty much have to have brushless, heavy duty diffs, heavy duty center axle/slipper and outer axles. Those things are a "must have" vs "want to have" to make this thing last more than 1 battery pack of running.

Just noticing a lot of "it's worth $xxxx" due to all the "upgrades" posts and I don't really get that. It costs what it people are willing to pay for it, plain and simple.

Looking back through the whole thread and not taking the comments out of context, it seems clear to me that the comparison is being made to other vehicles made by Traxxas and having about the same price point. While I agree with your points regarding what a vehicle of this size needs to be successful, as well as it being worth only what people are willing to spend (I think that's what you were asserting), I don't think you had to crush so many sour grapes in making your point.

[hoovdog]

Wow, look who is back!!!!

Who could stay away when something like this is released. This truck is exactly what Traxxas needed in my opinion and I'm super excited to get my hands on one.

[rizz0d]

Who could stay away when something like this is released. This truck is exactly what Traxxas needed in my opinion and I'm super excited to get my hands on one.

Hopefully this truck brings back the old timers that used to do so many awesome things with the original maxx's! What a fun time that was.

[mwe-maxxowner]

I think it will. While it seems more like a giant P4de physically, when you watch it in video it moves and leans and squats like a maxx. I left the maxx side of things because once brushless hit the market, I just couldn't keep it running.

And I am NOT one of the guys who enjoys wrenching on my RCs.

Seems like this one will behave like a maxx, but hold up like the Slash or the Pede. I'm excited for people to start getting their hands on them.

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I think everyone keeps forgetting that you need to power this thing. $800 is definitely a nice price, but your looking at well over $1000 (probably closer to $1100) by the time you buy the batteries that will give you any kind of sustained enjoyment with this thing.

[affinityofmist]

I have a pair of SPC 3s 7200's that will power this beast until I can get my hands on the new ones SPC will have in stock. I'm sure most of the people that have pre-ordered will have something to power it, and won't even think twice about buying batteries if they need them.

[ksb51rl]

Haven't forgotten, just okay with it.

[mwe-maxxowner]

I think everyone keeps forgetting that you need to power this thing. $800 is definitely a nice price, but your looking at well over $1000 (probably closer to $1100) by the time you buy the batteries that will give you any kind of sustained enjoyment with this thing.

Many of us already have quite a few 5000 mah packs lying around. With several pairs, that's enough to get started!

[BT_EMT]

I'm sure JAKEY will power his with some nice 1200 NiCd 6 cell packs....

[jeteffect]

Many of us already have quite a few 5000 mah packs lying around. With several pairs, that's enough to get started!

How would it perform on 4s? Slower then 6s of course..... 4s could be good for crawling over rocks and rough stuff?

[NFS]

How would it perform on 4s? Slower then 6s of course..... 4s could be good for crawling over rocks and rough stuff?

Don't think so, this is not a crawler, and it will not perform like one, actually I don't think there is a crawler like this big on the market, for smooth crawling you will need a sensored system, non sensored systems cogs at low speed. The Summit is a nice crawler btw.

[BT_EMT]

4s - less breakage and crashing
6s - more carnage!
I bet 4s will be great for heavy off roading, climbing hills, grass etc.

[jeteffect]

4s - less breakage and crashing
6s - more carnage!
I bet 4s will be great for heavy off roading, climbing hills, grass etc.

My thoughts exactly!

[mwe-maxxowner]

I think 4s will be pretty underwhelming. On the videos I see, 6s just seems acceptable.

[soundmaster]

I think 4s will be pretty underwhelming. On the videos I see, 6s just seems acceptable.

I run my Stampede 4x4 on 4s.

[mwe-maxxowner]

You seem to be very interested in crawling it. I think you mean more like what might be crawled when trailing, not necessarily rock crawling. With 4wd and this kind of size, I'd guess you can conquer most whatever you want with a goose of the throttle.

If you want to finesse it and crawl your obstacles, it's gonna take more than just fewer cells.

You'd really need a large brushed motor, or a large low kv sensored brushless motor. If you can gear this one way way down, it would help with cogging and give you more low speed control. Like a few have with a gear reduction unit and the velineon 3500. I doubt there is a GRU that could be fit to this beast though.

You'll need to set the suspension up very carefully, with as much travel as possible and some droop. Nice and soft.

Most importantly will be some very soft compound tires with a soft foam. And locking or puttying your diffs. I've seen a few decent emaxx "crawlers".

And the telluride and the summit have proven an independent suspension vehicle can do decently.


@Soundmaster-I run my Slash on 4s too. Haha

[jeteffect]

You seem to be very interested in crawling it. I think you mean more like what might be crawled when trailing, not necessarily rock crawling. With 4wd and this kind of size, I'd guess you can conquer most whatever you want with a goose of the throttle.

If you want to finesse it and crawl your obstacles, it's gonna take more than just fewer cells.

You'd really need a large brushed motor, or a large low kv sensored brushless motor. If you can gear this one way way down, it would help with cogging and give you more low speed control. Like a few have with a gear reduction unit and the velineon 3500. I doubt there is a GRU that could be fit to this beast though.

You'll need to set the suspension up very carefully, with as much travel as possible and some droop. Nice and soft.

Most importantly will be some very soft compound tires with a soft foam. And locking or puttying your diffs. I've seen a few decent emaxx "crawlers".

And the telluride and the summit have proven an independent suspension vehicle can do decently.


@Soundmaster-I run my Slash on 4s too. Haha

Appreciate the tips! Yes, I am talking about going/crawling and moving over the rough stuff but at slow speeds more so then precision rock crawling.

[mwe-maxxowner]

Appreciate the tips! Yes, I am talking about going/crawling and moving over the rough stuff but at slow speeds more so then precision rock crawling.

If you get one, my advice is, softest tires available with as much sidewall as you can get. Silly putty in the diffs. Giant brushed motor if they make one large enough. Gear down as much as possible with whichever motor. Soften your suspension. Or get a Summit. Haha

[troyhebert]

I hope the canadian dollar improves before I buy this. Luckily I already have 2 SPC 6500 3s batts for my p4de. Will need to buy a better charger though.

[Toddzda]

800 bucks is a great deal. I think this will be next near bulletproof like the slash 4x4! I can't wait to see more running videos. Already downsizing the shed to make room!! I was really hoping to get it before my trip back to jersey, great giant lot near my buddy house to test it!!

[ksb51rl]

I hope the canadian dollar improves before I buy this...

Of all the wishes related to this product, this one is probably the most far-fetched.

[troyhebert]

Of all the wishes related to this product, this one is probably the most far-fetched.

Yea thx ksb for possibly ruining my dreams lol

[ksb51rl]

Well, depending on how our next election goes, things could get much better for you (i.e. much worse for us).
Realistically, it IS easier to add run time or power to an RC than to improve international economics.

[Cameron]

haha isnt that the truth.
Im in the same boat wishing to see this drop a long way from $1000+ before i try to get my hands on one.

[BT_EMT]

Well at $800 a unit, the economy of Traxxas will certainly improve !

[tallj2000]

I think everyone keeps forgetting that you need to power this thing. $800 is definitely a nice price, but your looking at well over $1000 (probably closer to $1100) by the time you buy the batteries that will give you any kind of sustained enjoyment with this thing.

This is my thought to. The price of the truck is great. If you have been in the hobby and already have batteries and chargers then it's not so bad. If your new like me then have to buy batteries and chargers it's going to get expensive. A brushless emaxx will be cheaper right out of the box. I do want a xmaxx though and can't wait till I have the extra funds for it. If I have to wait 6 months for a used one then so be it. Doubt I will be able to afford it anytime sooner. Dang for not already having lipos and chargers. My rusty needs a friend.

[mwe-maxxowner]

This is my thought to. The price of the truck is great. If you have been in the hobby and already have batteries and chargers then it's not so bad. If your new like me then have to buy batteries and chargers it's going to get expensive. A brushless emaxx will be cheaper right out of the box. I do want a xmaxx though and can't wait till I have the extra funds for it. If I have to wait 6 months for a used one then so be it. Doubt I will be able to afford it anytime sooner. Dang for not already having lipos and chargers. My rusty needs a friend.

If you go electric, then you'll have to make the dive into batteries and chargers anyway. I don't consider that in the cost of my vehicle. They can be used over and over and in other vehicles.

[tallj2000]

I agree fully. I just meant the initial upfront cost. That's why I got back into the hobby with a rusty. Came rtr with everything but a charger for a lower price. Once I get my upgraded chargers and lipos then it's a no brainier a xmaxx will be mine.

[PASCAL]

I am not sure what you guys think, but $600 for an sl4sh ultimate all of a sudden seems like a rip off! I never use telemetry, always bottom out, always roll over on bumps even with Trenchers, etc. This thing is coming out just in time for christmas and don't you get it wrong that i really want me an x maxx. Not only the features, but also the body look plain awesome! metal big bores stock, 40+ mph, heavy cvds, self righting, tsm, awesome looks, heay duty everything, and more, all for $800! This seems too good to be true and I hope that traxxas is not playing tricks on us!

Hello!
In France the price of the new X-MAXX in pre - commanded is 1050€ !!!
Pascal.

[mwe-maxxowner]

I agree fully. I just meant the initial upfront cost. That's why I got back into the hobby with a rusty. Came rtr with everything but a charger for a lower price. Once I get my upgraded chargers and lipos then it's a no brainier a xmaxx will be mine.

I picked up a secondhand ez peak plus pretty cheap on Ebay. I'd highly recommend doing that and looking to SPC for packs. Great quality here for less.