You can often request a 7-day to 30-day trial through a local Value Added Reseller (VAR) to test the software before committing. Recommendation
SolidWorks is a resource-intensive program. Cracked versions often suffer from frequent crashes, broken features (like Simulation or PhotoView 360), and "save file" corruption that can lead to hours of lost work.
Using pirated software for commercial work can lead to heavy fines from Dassault Systèmes. Furthermore, many engineering firms use "phone-home" technology that alerts the developer when an unlicensed version is being used.