ASAT,
I would recommend the Falcon 50 SE V2 if you wanna think long term as far as a Century heli goes. It's cheap to fix(except for the carbon fiber torque tube - $28) has 60 size features and will outlast any 30 or 50 on the market. The key here is when you get past loops and rolls and start flipping, tumbling, funnels, you will appreciate the 50.

Also, because of the 600mm blades(I use Gamma 600mm CF blades - $55!) the autos are great and you can fly with the big boys on heavy wind days. I flew my Falcon 50 SE V2 this past weekend in 25mph winds all day and had a blast!

Check out my Falcon pics and consider purchasing ahead of your current needs. Otherwise, you may be trying to unload a 30 in 6 months.....

Falcon Pics here....