Hi. I would say that it depends on what you're modeling. Box like buildings with right angles, futuristic buildings with organic shapes, furnitures carved in wood, characters, products or....?
Personally I find Max to be the fastest tool in many cases, but sometimes one need tools that works better in other programs. But it all depends on the case, and your skills.
If you want some useful answers, then I think you should be a bit more specific about the type of object you're modeling.
Regards