Hi, welcome to my guide of the R/C world, use the information i have posted to pick the correct R/C vehicle for you.

How big is your pocket?:

A) under £10 = A "Micro" car
B) £50 or under = a normal radio controlled electric Subaru or Something similar
C) £100 or under = a bigger electric vehicle
D) £150 or under = a small Nitro powered offroader or Subaru
E) £200 or under = a bigger Nitro car with a bigger engine or some upgraded parts
F) £300 + = you can get just about any nitro or electric vehicle for this money
G) £800 or under = The BIG BOYS TOYS, Huge Offroad Monster trucks and Buggies that use a "weed whacker" engine that runs on real petrol


How big is your running area?:

A) Electric = Laminate floor, bigger ones may take carpet
B) Nitro = Field or a Stunt park


How big can you take?:

A) Electric = a small box to a lareg plastic tray
B) Nitro = A large plastic tray, a custom made bag up to wraping it up in a beach towel


The Mess?:

A) Electric cars = No Mess, can go for months without the need for oiling
B) Nitro vehicles = will leak oil and nitro fuel, should be kept in a dry garage or shed



The running Cost?:

A) Electric cars = only the small electric bill for using the charger and the batteries (unless rechargable)
B) Nitro cars = The batteries (unless rechargable), the fuel (£15 a week) and the Oil



Driving Skills:?

A) Electric = Not much skill needed, use these to build up your driving skills
B) Nitro = Intermediate to Expert, can reach high speeds and hurt if they run into someone


Conclusion:

if you awnsered mostly A, then go for an electric
if you awnsered mostly B, then go for a nitro

hope this helps everyone

Steve.