[Joeaksa]

Originally posted by Brother
I wouldn't buy until you find out that you have a pure love of flying. Cessnas are ridiculously slow so their utility is limited. If you fly for a while and decide you just love "flying", then take the plunge. Otherwise, hold off and just rent.

Just my opinion, take that for what its worth. Of course, as long as you maintain it, the airplane's value won't drop. In that way, it is kind of like your porsche.

Pipers are no faster nor are most of the other airplanes normally used for training. It all comes down to what you like the feel of.

Try both or many different types, but more people have learned on Cessna C-150/152 airplanes than almost all other types combined.

Personally I would recommend that someone learn on a taildragger, but that is a bit hard core. If you can land an old taildragger, you can land anything.