Many people who are looking into getting into the hobby and sport of racing RC cars focus entirely on new cars. While new cars are a good way to go at times another option is to look into used rc cars. Unlike new cars, the used ones have a little bit of runtime on them. For some this can be an intimidating concept. In most cases the used cars are well maintained and sell for quite a bit less than their new counterparts. This makes them a very good option for someone who is new to the sport because it reduces the amount of money they will lose if their car is destroyed.