Hi, to help the transition from Civil 3d to MAX can I suggest:
-3dsmax material editor in civil 3d (compact mode).
-Renderer options: Include Vray 3.0 (possibly a request to Chaosgroup)
For 3dsmax:
-Civil View Country Kit: UAE/Qatar (light posts, gantrys, bridges, trees, plants etc)
-Civil view Vehicles: Add new vehicle models yearly, include freight rail and public transport rolling stock.
Cheers
Adam