A Traxxas T-Maxx would be a good starter vehicles, I will agree on that. However, I would get an Associated Mini MGT 3.0 or MGT 4.6(bigger all around). They're great vehicles that are reliable, durable, and fairly easy to mess with. They also come RTR so you can get into the hobby without having to build everything(I wish they came in kits though, because I HATE RTR). If you go nitro prepare to spend some time tuning and getting to "know" your vehicle before it's a start up and go truck everytime. They take a little time to break in and make reliable and easy to start, but after that they're pretty simple. Electric is an easier way to "get into the hobby" IMO. Both forms of vehicles are great though, electric or nitro, they are just great in different ways. They both have their high and their low points.