Thanks for the replies guys, and for taking the time to answer. Sorry that it's something oft repeated, but to me it's still a big thing, and having got to the point of choosing I went into information overload.
BoomerangBen; great idea about the test flights in all three, think that might be the way to go.
H-R; thanks, and it had to be helicopters, it's just convincing the wife that a new kitchen, conservatory and car aren't necessary yet, plenty of wear in the old ones.
SVTCobra66; I do feel the love for the Enstrom, especially the clan Bailey at Barton, I just wondered if I was missing something important with the others.
Thnaks again,
Copterfan.