PA38 accept no substitutes.
I agree with Flyingkiwi tho, quality instruction both on the ground and in the air is most important than which trainer you get first... although it probably should be steam gauges than glass.... that could be tricky later
- I would say since i am a big fan of the tommie, i flew the 150/152 aircraft after flight training was finished and i did feel i could get a bit lazy with these aircraft.
As a trusted flying mate (and ag pilot) says... "i like the tommie, it bites in the right places".