[mike@af]

Here are some quotes from other threads I've posted in about why you should start with electric, then if you want, move to nitro afterwards.

Nitro is definately more expensive to maintain. Also it requires more knowledge of how the RC works and how a real car works.Since you have never had an RC before, get an electric. Every person that I have talked out of getting a nitro for their first RC comes back and thanks me. Electrics are a lot less expensive, just as good, quieter (I had cops called several times from my T-MAXX), and a lot easier to maintain.

Quote: <HR SIZE=1>The first mistake you are making is wanting a gas. I tell this to all the people that are planning on getting into RC and want a nitro, then they come back later thanking me.

Go electric if this is your first real RC. Electrics can be/are just as good as nitro's. They are also less complicated, and less expensive. When one thing breaks with a nitro, sometimes you have to rip apart the enitre RC to fix the problem. A lot of people do not know how the basics of RCs work so they cant identify the problem resulting in major problems, then they just become $400-$600 dust collectors.

IImportSupra (Josh) was thinking about getting a gas car for his first, then I told him about it, and now he's going to stick with electric for his first.

I have raced both nitro and electric, the only difference I noticed is the cost, complexity, and noise. With my old T-Maxx I was having the cops called all the time because my truck was too noisy. <HR SIZE=1>

You also mentioned something where you can run until its out of gas and just fill her up again, thats never going to happen with a nitro RC.

Also, maintence is almost after every run with a nitro. They have to be super clean to work well and last long

When you are out, away from your house at a park or something, nitro is less convenient. You have to some times mix the gas, as well as perform maintenence and adjustments. If your far from all your tools, and one thing goes wrong you have to bring everything back home, rip it apart, and fix it. With electric, bring a couple hex-hed wrenches, a screwdriver, and your set if anything comes loose or goes wrong. Oh, dont forget the peak charger.