Affordable Yet Ok RC Car For a 9 Year Old Boy?

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Get (or at least seriously look) at some Traxxas models - specifically the Rustler or the Stampede. These can take a serious beating - although so can some of their other models. Yes, replaceable parts (cheap).

If you do go that route, invest in another battery, an EZ-Peak charger (for ease and fast charges), and a wheelie bar.

Amazon will have the best prices on all of these.