In a word.....Yes....
Both the XB8 and XB8R have proven to be durable, long lasting buggies.
The E-clips are an issue that has existed on almost every buggy, but should only be a minor inconvenience. Put a dab of shoe goo onto your e-clips to help prevent them from sliding off.
The XB8 and now XB8TQ are remarkable values for what you get, but with the pricing of the XB8R, it's a great way for someone to get the same Xray performance, quality and reliability while still staying within a limited budget.
To know which buggy is right for you, look at the buggy and try to determine what you will be adding in the way of option parts, etc..
you may find that it will save you money to go with the TQ straight away.....you may determine that an R is what fits your budget for now....
Either way you can't go wrong
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