Learn to weld or not?

[Blacktop]

I am currently looking at buying a pre-fabricated chassis from the likes of SSC when their MX5 kit becomes available. The main reason for this is that I have no welding experience and saftey is obviously paramount plus it should speed the build on a bit.

If I buy a pre-fabricated chassis inc wishbones etc... I will be starting my build with a rolling chassis, now I am wondering how much additional welding would be required to complete the build, other than roll bars and fuel tank?

I am debating at this stage if it would be worthwhile going to the expense of buying a welder, sundries and practice steel and learning to weld if there are only a couple of items which would need welded as it may be more cost effective to pay a mobile welder especially as the mig would probably just gather dust after the build is finished.

Your thoughts and opinions please.