Warrior would be my first choice. 172 the second.
The warrior is a great Aircraft, stable, flatering to land, there are loads back in the UK, (More 152 but IMHO there awfull to fly) My prefrence is also to low wings, nicer views. If you want to take flying further, Arrow is the same family as the Warrior, but wiggly props and wheels. then the Senica for a multi-engine.
The Cessena Range is less alike between Aircraft, however the 172 is very nice to fly, quite heavy and stable.
The Katana is like a Oven in California, with the big bubble canopy and no air-con, very uncomfortable, I've never flown one, but I'm told their very glider like, and there is a bigger transition to other light aircraft types.
If the Choice is their go for the Warrior.