I dont hv their "Gas" version,(they are expensive! no sale yet!) but I have the Nitro and Brushless version of Savage and XXL ... somehow, the handling of the XXL is pretty good, so much nicer then the Savage! The Losi can still "hug" and "bite" the corners, while Savage is purely monster truck, need to slow down more to corner, and will flip more (brushless), it is kind of fun too, both tough, which I have the front shock and arm broke of my Losi, none for Savage (touch wood I can't say the Savage is stronger ... just that I need to drive it much slower .. didn't do much jump or crazy thing .. )
How about 1/5? We are talking pretty much same price range to the 1/5 .... (my 1/5 gas truck is still sitting in my garage .. just a cheapy China brand Smartech Titan .. )
