Thanks everyone for your useful posts.
I've decided after a careful evaluation of my finances that Turbulent ownership, although possible would be cutting it too tight right now. It would be better to get my license first as although i hope to get it this summer the weather could go against me. I just got so excited when I saw a fun aeroplane so cheap but at least now i'm more aware that there are good cheap planes out there.
I think what has also become apparent is that a share in a small group would be better for me because of cost but also quite importantly, to have the experience of people who have owned planes and know about dealing with maintenance etc.
Skylark I haven't been in aviation long, only about 1.5 years but I do know what the PFA is. If I did go looking for a share seems like membership might be a good idea.
FNG, that condor looks like a decent plane and 2 seats is definetely a big advantage but I tend towards tandem open cockpit planes. Maybe I could look into a turbi, the sort of two seat version of the turbulent.
For now I'll get on with the PPL but at least I'm more aware of "the budget aeroplane market".