Bahn Jeuax - Remember that flying clubs in the UK have a vested interest in making statements like that, they would rather see you spending 7-8000 with them rather than 4-5000 in the US. Even with 4 hours 'settling in time' you are going to save money compared to if you did it all in the UK.
As I said previously no matter who you train under Uk, US or Timbuctoo you will get a wide range of flying abilities. There is the infamous story in the US about the two captains from the UK who took a 172 into a huge meteor crater.....and then couldnt get it out again!!! DOH!
Julian.