DFX vs Explorer II vs. Quattro

[Johnnyl1]

I am up in the air on which one to get here...

I hear the Explorer is slow recovery but the deepest machine and very customizable and solid near the salt. Also the most expensive by a mile. And it heavy and plastic.

The Quattro I hear is just as deep as the Explorer II, a bit faster pickup, but not as customizable and I feel Ill outgrow it because Im a tinkerer.

And then there's teh DFX... I know its made in the good ol US which is a big +, plus its metal compared to Minelab plastic, but very complicated (not that I mind) and not that deep. Also, it bugs out near the salt from what I hear.

I do alot of dirt digging but also have access to a few cool salt and fresh beaches. Also, areas with a ton of trash and mineralization./

Ive done my HW, and Im leaning towards the Explorer or the DFX...

Your insights would be much appreciated folks.