Welcome Cory. I trained for my private in a Cessna 150 and LOVED it. I personally think it's the best trainer out there. Then I purchased my plane Sally (a Piper Cherokee) immediately following my private pilot check ride. I used her to get my instrument, commercial, CFI and CFI-I and that made training costs much lower than they would have been. I honestly think she would have grown an extra engine and floats for me (to do my multi, MEI and float plane ratings!) if she could.
I purchased Wilbur (a 1979 Cessna Aerobat) in which to teach spins and aerobatics and think he's the cat's meow. I joined this group to find the most amazingly nice collection of people who know these planes. I've learned so much from them! So my advice is to go on with your training and buy the right plane when you find it. Don't rush. It might take a lot of looking and this group will be here to answer your questions and help you through the process.
It'll be great to meet you at Clinton!
Cheers,
Catherine
