its great ytour family want to ge tinto RC with you matey, dont tkae that for granted
I am actually writing an article of "how to get into RC- the complete guide". However, it isnt completed yet.
When I started racing( touring cars) I started out with a Team spec car. This could then be upgraded, as my driving improved, to a factory team, which has all the blue bits and lightweight parts. I have since then had several touring cars. One thing I have only jjust chaged in 4 years of racing is my servo. I bought a £35 Hitec 645MG. Its a simple, metal geared servo thats only just broken in 4 years

Also, spending a little more on your speedo can get you life time warranty, which is always a good thing. Saying that, check eBay, as you can still buy second hand with the warranty card. Also check eBay for cars, parts, accesories as they maybe sold at considerably reduced prices. Also see rcmart.com , a hong kong model shop, and is very cheap
Cheers Ben