I want to get into a bigger scale of R/C, but know nothing. Help me out.

[ling427ttvette]

Like the title says, I want into 1/10 or something bigger than Xmods, that won't completely break my pocket book.

I want it to be somewhat strong and reliable, I want it to look realistic like Xmods. Nothing like this cheesy crap:



Sorry, but those look dumb.

I don't want gas, I know how expensive those can be. Relatively easy to work on since I will be a beginner. What do you guys think? Preferably a truck, because if I get something 1/10 scale I want to be able to take it out and jump stuff and just haul *** no matter what terrain.