Weapon...... is the best word to use...
I have driven alot but also fixed alot as well......
Gearboxes, diffs, and clutches are the weak point
I had a customer who had 1 that was around 330-350bhp and in 1 year (less than 10,000 miles) I fitted 3 uprated clutches, 1 gearbox, 2 front diffs and 1 rear AYC diff. He drove it as you'd expect soemone would with a car of this type and after this experience i'd never have 1 as the parts and labour on jobs like that far out weigh the actual enjoyment of the car........
Imo it'd be like buying a £2000 Saff cossie............... expect some big bills just around the corner