wwesty Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Apologies for not doing it sooner! So the reason for joining is actually my son's recent purchase. He's 20 and its his second car....and as a lifelong petrolhead I'm very jealous, although its fun to share a passion! Originally he was considering a BMW 1 series coupe, then he discovered that he could get insured on his dream car (z) so there was no looking back. After a 2 month search we found his car - 2008, 55k, GT with Rays plus a Cobra exhaust, 3 owners last of which had it for 7 years. It had a few cosmetic issues that needed addressing but full service history backed up with lots of invoices, it seems a good example. So having sorted out the scratched interior plastics, rear strut brace, a few dents and dings, we are now doing some very mild modding to make it exactly how he wants it - badges, wheels, aerial etc. Thanks for all the information on here - I'm sure we'll be regular visitors! Went out for our first drive together yesterday (I'm from the dark side, but we don't talk about that...!): 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Hi and welcome along. Cars look awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 to the forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Hi from Bristol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee370Z Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Hello and welcome! Both lovely cars there. You can't beat a 350Z for me, it is a great car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 A warm welcome to you both. Must be nice being able to share a common interest with your son. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwesty Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 Thanks all! He actually let me drive it tonight for the first time!! And I agree, its a cracking car. Definitely feels heavier, and the gearchange is slower, than the Boxster. But it certainly goes, and feels really solid. I have to admit that the highlight of yesterday was coming through the Butetown tunnels in Cardiff Bay - my God, what a noise!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tauvp Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Great choice, I came from a 1 series coupe which was nice, but I don’t even miss it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Miester Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Couple of nice motors and as comments above nice to have a commen interest with your son. Plus your son choice well there great the Zeds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 (edited) Welcome in. Is that taken down at Ogmore-By-Sea? back drop looks familiar, used to love going out that way for an evening drive. Edited October 23, 2019 by mattross1313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Lovely post, ello n welkom What a cool ol' man with a very lucky lad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Very nice mate they are fetching good money nowadays 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwesty Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 Thanks for all the kind words! I am quite proud of successfully raising a petrolhead!! It is indeed Ogmore - well spotted! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AW11mike Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 On 23/10/2019 at 16:55, mattross1313 said: Welcome in. Is that taken down at Ogmore-By-Sea? back drop looks familiar, used to love going out that way for an evening drive. Nice AW11 . Fantastic little cars. Loved mine 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 welcome to the forum. Get your son to sign up here too. Good cars. Yes the boxster and cayman will always be the lighter, sportier cars. The 350Z is a true Grand Tourer. I guess that crossover of sports GT is important to have. Useable everyday and not too hardcore. Good to have a common interest for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoD Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Welcome! From Cardiff to! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolli pop Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Hi- I’ve just joined as well. It’s great you as Father and your son share common passion for cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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