Definitely try to go with a low wing plane, even if it does cost a bit more (but, as others have said, don't break the bank to get low wing). I have heard that the Cessna's don't fly anything like the T-34 due to the high wing design, and infact they are almost too forgiving and too easy to land. Also, be sure you get a good CFI, as I have seen some CFIs who could not teach another intelligent human being how to butter bread.