You have decided you want to buy an RC car and you have been looking at RC for sale, but you keep getting stuck on the idea of toy RC cars versus hobby RC cars and you still aren't sure about the difference between the two. The only thing you are sure of is that the toy cars are certainly cheaper than the hobby RC cars and that appeals to you. Don't make that purchase yet. Price isn't the only thing when considering RC cars for sale if you want to be happy with your purchase.

Defining the Difference Between Toy and Hobby RC Cars

Aside from the fact that the hobby RC vehicles are more expensive there are other substantial differences. Hobby RC cars are high performance cars capable of reaching high speeds, made of superior parts and they have more power than their cheaper counterparts, the toy RC car. Considering all these things it is no wonder that the most expensive RC cars for sale are the hobby variety. Hobby cars are most suited for teens and adults who are interested in cars and the cheaper toy cars are suitable for children under the age of 12.

Make no mistake, toy cars can be fun too especially for younger kids. They are easier to control and with top speeds up to 15mph are considered "fast" by young children. By contrast a hobby car might be capable of reaching top speeds of 70mph, certainly not a toy and if you are an adult or teen interested in RC's for sale you will want to consider these faster and more powerful cars that can be used for racing, jumping, off road contests and other types of racing contests.

The great thing about hobby RC's is not only their speed and power, but also the fact that you can start with a slower car and upgrade it in the future to make it faster or more powerful. Another good reason to choose hobby grade RC vehicles is that they have replaceable parts so if you would happen to break something it is as easy as getting a replacement to have your car as good as new. Because the parts on these hobby grade cars are replaceable most hobby RC's come with a set of tools and tinkering with your car can be almost as much fun as racing it.

Once you start looking at RC's for sale chances are you already have the RC bug. Go ahead and get your first car and have fun. The cars come either fully assembled or in kit versions where you have to do the assembly. If you like building things a kit car can be a great way to introduce yourself to the RC hobby, but if you are the impatient sort simply search for a fully assembled car and you can get started as soon as you remove it from the box. You can find RC cars for sale at hobby stores in your area or if you want a larger selection and better pricing look online for one of the popular RC hobby sites.