Hi DotNet

i think that's a question of personal taste.
All 3 programs having advantages and disadvantages.

I'm working with Maya 8 Unlimited. I like it much more than 3ds Max or Cinema4D.
Tested both....
I can give you only the advice to test the programs. Maya and 3ds Max are available as Demo Versions.
Another way to decide which one is the best for you, search the forum.
Here are much threads about that question.

Galadiel