Advice on what to get for a first-timer?

[Bossdogs]

I'm hoping to pick up a kit soon and am really looking forward to it, but at the moment feel rather overwhelmed with information.

I'm thinking a TL kit because you can't get any simpler than that (and I've always wanted one). But even then there is a lot of choice.

So I guess I've got a bunch of questions:

Have people who've built TLs been happy with them?
Are they a good beginner's build?
Is there a particular kit to go for?
Any other recommendations?

Further, if there's any advice you really wish you'd had before you started, please let me know!

Thanks for any help, it's greatly appreciated.