Yet another which one should I buy thread...I couldn't find any on these particular printers but if there is one please post a link!

I am trying to pick out my first printer and can't decide between the Creality CR-10 V3 Direct Drive and the CR-10 Smart due to their larger print volumes. As far as I can tell the two seem to be basically the same printer besides the Direct Drive vs Bowden hot ends, and the smart having a few more luxuries(mainly the auto-leveling bed seems appealing). Would I be better off getting the CR-10 Smart and upgrading to a direct drive later on, or is it better to stick with the manufacturers hot end and just sticking with manual adjustments?

I want to be able to print with flexible filaments which from what I've read it is better to have a direct drive hot end? Also please post any other printers you'd recommend!