[rouxroux]

Sedan vs. roadster...2-place vs 4...you're working on your ticket, got an instructor there to help you w/taildragger, stick, etc? IMHO, the 172 would be more versitile, the Citabria lots more fun.
Although I had lots of taildragger time in early on (thanks Dad), I'd probably stick with the 172 with low hours. What avionics package are you looking for? Are you wanting to use your plane to get your IFR ticket as well?

Like Joe, I'd go 172 unless you have hangar space (which would you rather leave out of a garage @ home - your "family truckster" or a ragtop?)

You'll have little trouble reselling either