Abram,
If money is tight due to other issue then you don't want a 60. They suck gas big time and cost 2-3 times what a 30/50 will cost as far as replacement parts go.

What you are trying to do is keep your costs down but have a good platform to learn 3D. Right?

If so, then look to use a higher powered 30 class motor like the TT.39, Hirobo .36R, or Irvine .39. Put this in the lightest chopper you can find that has parts readily available and cheap. To me the R30 V2, Caliber 30, Hawk SE, or maybe the Quick 30 would be good choices. I can't comment on Quick because they just are to few and far between. If you like having something few others have then go for the Quick. It looks like a nice machine.

On the otherhand, the other three will do the job. If it were me I would take the Raptor V2 or Hawk SE. The Caliber is a REALLY flimsy plastic heli. They are quiet and do fly great but they are really cheap quality. Again, that is my opinion having flown one and helped others with them. You will find plenty about the Raptor by reading around. But, don't rule out the Hawk SE. It is a great 30 for the heli pilot that is wanting to go past basic aerobatics but do it with a machine with some 60 size features. You won't screw around trying to fix wah wahs and crap that have plagued the Raptor series. It's pretty much a build it and fly it machine. Just add fuel and charge batteries. I get the impression that the Quick might be the same.