Hey Joey (is that your regular name?), been watching many Savage 5.9 XL videos including many of yours. I just pulled the trigger on one last night. RChobbyexplosion not only had $50 off the regular price, but also a $60 coupon code, so picked it up for $589 US. The last nitro I had was a Traxxas T-Maxx from probably 20 years ago (I'm an old fart of 62 now). Almost all the factory RTR's require some replacment and upgrades (almost always the servos), so I expect that going in. Hopefully mine will be a newer version with good gears and such. I appreciate your honesty and telling it like it is. 👍
Hi👋🏻 wow seems like long ago I made this video 😂 I’m happy for you that your going to get a new savage xl. The xl is definitely better value than the x so it’s a great start! Hopefully you will have less of the issues I had I’ve been told some have been addressed so hopefully you will have a smoother start! Good job getting the discounts btw👍 let me know how you get on! And yes I’m Joe Or Joey 👍
Hey man! Very valid and FAIR points you made and I agree. The servos certainly suck, but they usually will not strip (only good part). Price wise, it's not cheap and not any faster than the older models. Good part is, it''s a Great New Nitro you can buy!!!
Definitely it’s the most popular and arguably the best nitro monster truck of all time and you can still by versions of it new and that’s amazing there is a reason it’s so popular and still available. No other monsters truck you can bye today can you use like a Savage!
Im not a huge RTR fan. Especially after my nitro slash as I too had problems out of the box which was annoying especially it being my first time dealing with nitros. The LST servos are better than this savage and it’s 20 years older! After all that trouble it’s still a good looking truck.
hey bro! I definitely agree, LST servos were some of the best for the time period. LST's used proper JR radios and servos, and in fact I've almost never had one of them go bad.
What’s up Haywire my friend! Hope your good brother. I like the LST a lot and wile I agree about the servos(I’m also an LST fan and owner there are many things I prefer about the savage 21 and 25 that are of the same era. Like I mentioned in the comments there is a reason it’s the most popular Monster truck and arguably Nitro ever made! You got to love an LST though 😂👍👍👍
Damn dude it’s a shame you went through a headache with that situation… It’s true though there’s no other truck like it on the market. Sweet vid dude 💀💨
There have been alot of people saying a few things about the newer version of the savage..so I've been sticking to my first gen savages only because I know those versions were well put together and they can handle a bunch of abuse..great video my friend
Yes I have a 21 and 25 solid platforms I did not intend to put anybody off I love the truck it just took alot to get it there probably to much yes but it’s still amazing 👍👍👍
Damn bro that has put me off for life,I’ve had 4 savages an never had that problem before that’s a shame but worth knowing Iif I buy one thanks for the advice 🤜💯💥🇦🇺
O man it wasn’t supposed to put you off lol I have other Savages a 21 and a 25 they are great trucks this truck is great as well but it took a lot to get it there it’s like Raw RC said it should as come as a kit or roller and fyi I had one of the first run of the new ones possibly some🤞 of the stuff is sorted now 😂 thanks for watching bro
@@s.o.sSavage you never put me off bro but really when you look at the price you pay for the savage an all the problems you could have brought a high end kit buggy or truggy that doesn’t have those problems but I know that feeling you get when you are ripping a savage bro there’s nothing like that totally 💯 💯🤜💥🇦🇺
These are all frustrating issues, I bought the new 4.6 version and this had its own issues. It was exciting to hear they brought the Savage back but also disappointing considering things are meant to improve over time. Like you say when you get the issues sorted it's an amazing basher! They are also not bad on price since they reduced it. It's better in my option to get the XL due to the price difference 😊
Yes that is an opinion that a lot of people share that the xl is a better buy, horse for course I say but it is disappointing about the quality issues also. Hopefully we will get better in the future 🤞😂
I have many savages of all kinds...if you know what your doing they are great medium bashers!! Ive always said hpi should just sell them as a kit for cheaper,so you can put it together yourself,and make sure its good to go. I also think as cool as 3 speed is,i prefer 2 speed,much easier to adjust with all the diffents engines that may be swapped in. Nice vid🫡
Hey Joey (is that your regular name?), been watching many Savage 5.9 XL videos including many of yours. I just pulled the trigger on one last night. RChobbyexplosion not only had $50 off the regular price, but also a $60 coupon code, so picked it up for $589 US. The last nitro I had was a Traxxas T-Maxx from probably 20 years ago (I'm an old fart of 62 now). Almost all the factory RTR's require some replacment and upgrades (almost always the servos), so I expect that going in. Hopefully mine will be a newer version with good gears and such. I appreciate your honesty and telling it like it is. 👍
Hi👋🏻 wow seems like long ago I made this video 😂 I’m happy for you that your going to get a new savage xl. The xl is definitely better value than the x so it’s a great start! Hopefully you will have less of the issues I had I’ve been told some have been addressed so hopefully you will have a smoother start! Good job getting the discounts btw👍 let me know how you get on! And yes I’m Joe Or Joey 👍
Hey man! Very valid and FAIR points you made and I agree. The servos certainly suck, but they usually will not strip (only good part). Price wise, it's not cheap and not any faster than the older models. Good part is, it''s a Great New Nitro you can buy!!!
Definitely it’s the most popular and arguably the best nitro monster truck of all time and you can still by versions of it new and that’s amazing there is a reason it’s so popular and still available. No other monsters truck you can bye today can you use like a Savage!
Im not a huge RTR fan. Especially after my nitro slash as I too had problems out of the box which was annoying especially it being my first time dealing with nitros. The LST servos are better than this savage and it’s 20 years older! After all that trouble it’s still a good looking truck.
hey bro! I definitely agree, LST servos were some of the best for the time period. LST's used proper JR radios and servos, and in fact I've almost never had one of them go bad.
What’s up Haywire my friend! Hope your good brother. I like the LST a lot and wile I agree about the servos(I’m also an LST fan and owner there are many things I prefer about the savage 21 and 25 that are of the same era. Like I mentioned in the comments there is a reason it’s the most popular Monster truck and arguably Nitro ever made! You got to love an LST though 😂👍👍👍
Damn dude it’s a shame you went through a headache with that situation… It’s true though there’s no other truck like it on the market. Sweet vid dude 💀💨
Thank you brother I just can’t live without a bit of savage in my life😂
There have been alot of people saying a few things about the newer version of the savage..so I've been sticking to my first gen savages only because I know those versions were well put together and they can handle a bunch of abuse..great video my friend
Yes I have a 21 and 25 solid platforms
I did not intend to put anybody off I love the truck it just took alot to get it there probably to much yes but it’s still amazing 👍👍👍
Hiya great vid and very infarmormative keep um coming
Hay Nat Sav thanks for watching I see you joined my fb group was nice to have you👍 thanks for watching
@s.o.sSavage no problem, thanks for your videos. I really enjoyed watching them
Damn bro that has put me off for life,I’ve had 4 savages an never had that problem before that’s a shame but worth knowing Iif I buy one thanks for the advice 🤜💯💥🇦🇺
O man it wasn’t supposed to put you off lol I have other Savages a 21 and a 25 they are great trucks this truck is great as well but it took a lot to get it there it’s like Raw RC said it should as come as a kit or roller and fyi I had one of the first run of the new ones possibly some🤞 of the stuff is sorted now 😂 thanks for watching bro
@@s.o.sSavage you never put me off bro but really when you look at the price you pay for the savage an all the problems you could have brought a high end kit buggy or truggy that doesn’t have those problems but I know that feeling you get when you are ripping a savage bro there’s nothing like that totally 💯 💯🤜💥🇦🇺
These are all frustrating issues, I bought the new 4.6 version and this had its own issues. It was exciting to hear they brought the Savage back but also disappointing considering things are meant to improve over time. Like you say when you get the issues sorted it's an amazing basher! They are also not bad on price since they reduced it. It's better in my option to get the XL due to the price difference 😊
Yes that is an opinion that a lot of people share that the xl is a better buy, horse for course I say but it is disappointing about the quality issues also. Hopefully we will get better in the future 🤞😂
Can’t understand why they made the trans like that. When the first gen XL was easy to adjust. Great video
Thanks Jay yes it is an annoying design and made from inferior materials.
I have many savages of all kinds...if you know what your doing they are great medium bashers!!
Ive always said hpi should just sell them as a kit for cheaper,so you can put it together yourself,and make sure its good to go.
I also think as cool as 3 speed is,i prefer 2 speed,much easier to adjust with all the diffents engines
that may be swapped in.
Nice vid🫡
I agree with all you have said my two speed savage’s have a far more reliable stock trans. I love the all though 😂👍
Out of interest when you say medium bashers what are you referring to? 👍👍💯
@s.o.sSavage as in not 50 feet air,full sends at a skate park type stuff....just an enjoyable drivin, handling, medium jumping, nitro truck!
O I see lol yes definitely 👍
I thought maybe you were referring to the Savage itself size wise 😂
@@s.o.sSavage oh...ya,not the best wording on my part...lol