MAK headquarters is only 60 miles from you in Dallas. I'm sure the good folks at MAK will gladly let you come take a look. After seeing one, I bet you'll be taking one home with you!
We bought our first MAK eight years ago sight unseen, based solely off of specs, design quality, and what others who already owned them had to say. We don't regret the decision one bit. They are truly built like a tank.