I prefer the 325i over the base model 300i, but that is just my preference. I started with the Pirate Pack and the Digital Colonel....

Now I have two "Rear Admiral" accounts and metric shit ton of ships. Unfortunately, I already sold off account 3 and 4 ships to pay for account 1 and 2 when CIG removed LTI Hull Insurance from the market.

If you are just going to buy "ONE" ship and "ONE" membership package, the 300 series and the Avenger series are great starter ships to get you going once the PU goes live.

Down and Dirty break down
Snub Fighters: Hornet, Avenger
Multi Role Fighters: 300i series
Interceptor: M50, 350R
Bomber: Gladiator
Fighter/Bomber: Retaliator
Freighter: Freelancer
Salvage/Explo: All others

Don't make me have'ta Troll ya Bro!