This has been one of the most satisfying purchases of all time. I have a blue heeler with lots of energy. I take him for two off-leash walks per day, with several stick tosses in the lake, and he still brings me toys. This RC car has been the best toy of all. It still works after using it for multiple times per day. It is absolutely a rugged piece of equipment. He has thrown this thing across the room hundreds of times, slamming it into the fireplace even. He has chewed bit, stamped, chased, and barked at this car for 60 days now.
I wish they had an exact replica that was larger and could go 30mph. It's not as fun outside because Hank is so much faster than it. Inside, I have hardwood floors, and I can try to run over his feet. I say try because I don't think i have ever succeeded but he knows that's what the car is trying to do and he gets so mad. He loves it though. He brings me the car like he does other toys, except now he only brings me the car.
I am buying another one because this one has been amazing. The only reason though is because two will be much more challenging for him. There's a button you can press to make the car auto-drive for ten seconds or so. I can press that on one and then control the other. :)