What software for mod making?

Once I finish my current map I’d like to have a go at making a vehicle. I know most people recommend using 3Dsmax for the main stuff, but there’s no way I’m paying that much to use the software. Is there alternative free or reasonably priced software that does the same job?Thanks

@SmarOneNine That was fast! Perfect, thanks man!

@torridon88 you can get the student version of 3ds for free just so you know, but you will have to talk to a 3ds user about that though.

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@SmarOneNine Yeah I know but when I tried it was asking for university references etc so I didn’t get much further than that

I'm using 3DS Max via the "student" version, simple setup.
I never needed references?

I think at some point it prompts you for them, but pretty sure you can just leave them blank...?