Does your boyfriend fall in the category of being a speed junkie or just like to race fast cars? If so then I bet he would love having a lightning fast remote-controlled car that can speed down the road, over rubble or between the dunes at your beach.
But the problem is deciding which is the right RC car for him. Here are 6 questions you should actually answer to narrow down your search. Once you answer them, that should make purchasing one a lot easier.
What is the Power Source?
There are three options. A gas remote control car, a nitro remote Car or an electric car. These three power sources create differences in cost, accessibility of power, maintenance and power output.
Ready to Race or a Kit?
Consider if your boyfriend loves putting cars together, or if he would prefer a car that is ready to race. Most of the RC cars coming as "Ready to Race" involves no more than getting them out of the box. However, there are a lot of models where he can actually put the car together by himself and he decides the look and performance of the car.
Where Will He Run His Remote Control Car?
Is the car a racer, is it for indoor or outdoor, does he want to be on or off-road. Does he want to drive it or is it more a collector's item which will be put on display? Is he looking for a fantasy model or a real live replica?
What Type/Model of Car Should it be?
If you got through the above questions, you have already a pretty clear idea of what he wants. Still the choice of models is very large. There are Buggies, Truggies, Trucks/monster trucks, Crawlers and your real life replicas of Ferraris, Fords, Chevys, Minis, etc. Better still, just ask him what is his favorite vehicle, and this choice will be much easier.
What Price are You Willing to Pay?
If you have established what car it should be, the next question is very critical. What is your budget for a nice and good R C Car?
Where Do You Want to Buy His R C Car?
Last but not least, where do you want to purchase this gift? Today you have the options to go to your "Have it all Toy-shop", your specialty R C Car dealer, Amazon or other stores on the Internet. As with all products these options vary in service, product knowledge, price, selection of available products and after sales service. Certainly one advice can be given, and that is, Don't buy a used R C car if you're boyfriend is a beginner.