Looking at purchasing 35-41 ft. Tiara - do you suggest direct drives or pod systems?

[Dallas]

We are looking at buying a tiara and looking for advice.  Should we buy here or go north to get freshwater boat? We want to stay under 190,000

Should we get the pod drive or direct drive (it will be sitting in the water in the Bahamas and in and out service in Florida.

Thanks so much for your advixe.