go to your local clubs and see what they run and if your friend likes it. cheapest by far to start is 1/10th 2wd offroad. loads of lower priced kit options, decent upgradable rtrs, and a healthy second hand market.
GT12 appears cheap to start, but is not at all cheap to be remotely competitive. its not a cheap class.
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