I had a 993 C4s with 3.8 RS engine, circa 310 bhp, it was my dream car and thanks to the wonder of mega house prices I released some equity and got it.
Engine to die for, they just don't stop pulling but, even with 4wd it felt like there was a big hinge connecting the front to back. I daren't park it in town as some fu**er was bound to key it though. But still many happy memories. Servicing not too bad but front brakes/pads was 800 quid alone and the dealers look at you like you're a pauper if you wince.
Bought for 37 sold 19 months later for 36 and you'd still pay that today.
Had 2 Elises in between but what am I back to? A 92 8v gti. Why? Fun, thrill of driving, running costs, tweaking ability, sometimes its not the dog in the fight but the fight in the dog I reckon.
But if its what you really want do it. At least you can say you've been there then. Good luck.