I had this debate when I was looking to get back in the hobby.

I opted to go nitro.

I like the "realizem" to that of "full scale" models, in that they have a internal combustion engine, much like the nitro powered.

Sure, they say you cant fly them in as many places, the "noise" , which I like, and the "smell", again, I like, and the clean up of the nitro off the plane.

The clean up is really the "worst" part, but it also affords you the opportunity to look over the plane and see what is not right....

I love everything about the nitro.

In the end, its really up to you. Both have pros and cons. You just need to deiced what is right for you.

Good luck!