V8 or GT3 or Elise 2

[Tony G]

Hi all, I currently have about £30K to spend on a dream car. I ideally would like a Lambo but am seriously and realistically considering an esprit V8. However I realise that V8s are very unreliable as the engine components can not cope with the 350BHP. Should I however still get one and just take out some sort of warranty. Sould I instead get a slightly slower GT3. Are GT3s reliable? Should I instead go for a new elise mark II as this is probably the more sensible option considering the price. (I however really want a car with supercar status). Any views and information appreciated. Thanks