I also own both and I'm in agreement with Poly. The MM is a rock solid, easy to assemble platform. It has it's challenges but if you do your research and learn from others problems, you can start with solid mechanicals. This will allow you to learn how to print; more than half the battle IMHO.
To be fair, you cannot mess up the MAX by bumping it. Once assembled it is solid and calibration lasts. However, there are alot more mechanical intricacies to hash out before you get to the "learning to print phase". Also, I shudder at the thought of a new user trying to establish a bowden system. There are many that have done it, and I think the key is Steve's extruder. I lost a part to my Steve's and tried to use my experience to do something different (still failing at it). My two cents
To be fair, you cannot mess up the MAX by bumping it. Once assembled it is solid and calibration lasts. However, there are alot more mechanical intricacies to hash out before you get to the "learning to print phase". Also, I shudder at the thought of a new user trying to establish a bowden system. There are many that have done it, and I think the key is Steve's extruder. I lost a part to my Steve's and tried to use my experience to do something different (still failing at it). My two cents