ORIGINAL: GA_racer
Im getting ready to go nitro, since my local club doesn't have a 1/18th class. When my dad asked what i was saving for, i told him a nitro car (hes into a little rc too). He immediatly said that they were high maitenence (and i like tuning and maitnence), and that they are very messy because they build up oil that collects on the pipe and engine. BTW, he said he got this from having a glow plane 10-15 years ago. Is this true, because until i can proove that it isn't true, my soon to be buggy will have to remain in a garage in georgia.
Can I ask how old you are? It may be that he feels you aren't ready to maintain and tune a nitro car. My youngest brother (11) is highly into r/c and wants a nitro car but I've told him not to get one for a few years because I don't believe he is mature enough to properly maintain and tune a nitro. It may be your dad feels the same, and depending on your age he may be right.
He is correct though nitro is pretty messy, but as long as you're willing to do the maintenance it's no big deal.