You might want to shop around for other textures with a little more character to them.
The " Universal Texture Maps" aren't bad at all, but do seem a bit generic to me.
If you already have any Vic2 or Mike2 textures that you like, the Universal Texture Converter might be a better option (both aesthetic and cost wise).
If not,some of the best textures are to found right here in the Rendo MarketPlace.
Go back a page or two (in this forum) as people were giving their input about the "best" V3 textures.

As for the V3 New Generation 2005,I don't have it but was reading a thread yesterday about it NOT using the morphs from the morph packs (has it's own built in).
So I really don't see that as an expansion pack but more of a stand-alone item.
Being on a budget,I would hold off on it as you are going to find a clothes item or two much more necessary.

Start slow and have fun,SWAMP

Message edited on: 01/08/2005 02:31