Thank you all so much for the information. I should have posted that while I am confused when it comes to rc vehicles, I have been doing RC Heli for almost 3 years. So for me, nitro would be the way.
I know when I started in Heli's that I was lucky to find an expert (compete's nationally) to held me in my product selection. That and the fact that 30 size heli's do not offer the amount of selection that RC cars/trucks seem to offer.
My LHS said they had a 4wd Ofna buggy due to arrive any day and that it would be a good vehicle for me.
Again, thank you very much for all the input.
G