re: Privacy fence--wood, vinyl or something else?? What do you recommend??

If you plan to live there for a long time, go with vinyl. Over time it is less expensive since it should last 30 years or more with no warping, rotting, replacements and very low manintenace. It is colored using a pigment concentrate in the manufacturing process and should it ever chip, it is the same color all the way through. Obviously more money initially but you will be replacing warped boards in 3-4 years.