Nitro is fun, but only for a bit. The fun vs. frustration factor is often way out of proportion, which is just one of the reasons why I run electric.
Now, I have become very profficient when it comes to nitro tuning/starting/maintaining/etc. due to my employment at a hobby store. It is a PAIN IN THE ASS though, ESPECIALLY HPI engines which for some reason I have the most difficulty with. Although I will admit there is a huge level of satisfaction when I get a non-starting engine running again and tuned well.
But for me, I hate to take the time to "tinker" (it's more like "hoping for the best") with nitro. The payoff simply is not worth it when you can simply charge a battery and KNOW it's going to work, and work VERY well. And besides, if you run nitro to attract crowds, then you have some attention issues
. My electric trucks/buggies sometimes will attract crowds simply because of their performance and what I can do with them.
Hybrid Mode
