if your getting a 172 for under 80 an hour jump on the 172. Much better performance and a little more elbow room than those little 152s. try one then the other you will see the difference.

The 150s sort of make you work a little more to get what you want out of them, so in a way, they're better to start on. You'll more quickly understand the basics of control coordination, IMHO. I really like 150s and 152s... they have a nice "honest" feel about them. The only possible drawback in going from a 150 to a 172 is that you have to handle power a little differently on final, or you'll tend to land long. And of course, transitioning back to a 150, you must remember not to "chop and drop" on final, because the 150 will not float w/o power like the 172.  But it's not a big deal.
However: They're a lot smaller, so much so that big people don't really like them, and since they're a bit slower, especially in climb with you and a CFI aboard, you spend more time going to the practice area, which may not be the best use for your money. And for simulated IFR, and learning navigation in general, the 172 makes a much more stable "platform" than a 150.
But... the rental rate for a 150 is $22/hr. less for you, so...
No harm in trying both throughout your training. Talk to your CFI about it.Don't let him/her pooh-pooh the 150 just because it's a little cramped and slow; if you want to try it, press your point.  You might consider using the 172 for lessons where speed and comfort are important, and the 150 for some of your early solo work or for pattern practice. Take your stage checks and final checkride in the 172, and then you're good to go in both Cessnas, so when you rent as a licensed PP, you can save money with the 150 when going solo in the pattern or near the airport, or take the 172 for giving rides to friends (who can chip in on the cost) or for flying long x-cs.
Another argument in favor of trying both: Depending on the size of the school's fleet, being familiar with both models could make all the difference in whether or not you get to fly on a given day.

thanks for the advise guys, ill def take all into consideration.

jackie

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No. Go with the 152, as long as you're not big. The 152 is more fun to fly than the new 172's in my opinion (newer being basically any one built after 1970). If you take the average amount of time to get your lisence you will save well over a grand going with the 152. Ego is what drives most people to the 172, I guess they think a 160hp trainer makes them look cool?

I like the 172.  Its kinda crowded (i complain a little bout that), but in comparison to the C150, well.. i never been in a 150, but i think i wouldnt want to go inside one of those unless im going alone.

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My hat's off to you; if you can pass your instrument checkride in a 150, you'll be ready for anything! 
  Still not knocking the 150, but I'm glad I've flown both- as I continue flying, I'll be using the 150 for pattern work and local trips, and the 172 for longer trips or giving rides to friends. that's one nice thing about the pricier 172- you can get one or two more pax in there to pitch in on the cost.