Using 3ds Max 9

[Kanaru]

I have 3ds Max 5. However, C-Dilla is too old for compatibility, it's ancient, it's not going to be updated, it's obsolete, and there's no way around it. So, I can't use 3ds max 5. How is modeling with 3ds max 9? It's my only alternative, and I'm not going to get XP just to model for WC3. A list of tools I can use with it, especially a converter, would be great.

Thanks.