I faced the same question about 5-6 months ago. Note I had the $$ (at the time :-)and invested in the DAZ Vic2 CD & Mike2 CD + the V3Base, Head & Body morphs. I used Vic 2 a few times and V3 ALL the time. I would go straight to V3Base with Hi-res textures, + the Head & Body Morph Packs. Mike 2 is the Guy for now but I will probably go to Mike 3 if he's as good as V3. I consider my Vic2 Cd purchase a waste of $$. Opinions may very Also V3 likes a BIG machine.