Are you going to be paddling solo, or tandem with someone else (having someone help you transport it)? My opinion, is there is a reason why there are a ton of "Coleman" and crappy tire specials on Kijiji and few if any Clipper, Hellman, Wenonah, etc. You get what you pay for, but that depends on what you want and what you are going to be using it for. You can also get pontoon (outriggers) so that you can stand up and they add stability.
If you have any specific questions, please ask. I'm no expert, but have purchased 3 clippers, 1 evergreen and grew up paddling a grumman and I am also on the hunt once again for yet another canoe.
Peter