Hi Steve
Over 150 game saves with TWOS, never had a ctd to date.
Peter

I'm wondering which I should buy:
I want the German experience so 3 or 5 comes to mind. What personally would you recommend for someone new to the franchise?

I see how great 5 is to look at but I have heard of its bugs. I honestly think right now that 3 sounds best. :hmmm:

Since you're posting in this thread I assume you've read it. If you've heard of SH5's bugs then you should also have read that most of them are fixed. SH3 also had its share of bugs, and most are fixed. Most, but not all. The difference really comes down to the experience you want. There's no reason not to go with SH5 if it fits your style of play.