If vinyl siding is what you can afford be sure to buy extra for future repairs. The vinyl siding manufacturers change their colors about every 5 minutes (sarcasm). If a piece is damaged (baseball / tree limb etc.) you will never find a match. Before the new siding goes on install a good housewrap (Tyvek) if it isn't already present.

ugh? Thats helpful. They must be building 6000 sq ft trailers up here then. It comes down to what you can afford. Many of us cant afford the premium siding products. Certainteed is one of the best but they have different grades too. Style will depend on the style of house. I am personally not a fan of the dutch lap. Beaded is nice and traditional.