Hi All,
I joined a couple of years ago to seek help when I bought what was probably the least well cared for example of a 2 litre E86 in existence. Sadly, it didn't last long. Previously I had a 2011 30i manual in space grey with poverty spec that I absolutely loved, but had to sell due to (as they say on Autotrader adverts) a change in circumstances.
I'm very lucky to have now had the opportunity to become a Z owner again with this 35iS bought from Argyll_Andy (sorry, not sure how to actually tag another forum member). It took a 2 hour train journey, 2 hour flight and 3 hour bus journey to pick the car up then a 500 mile drive home (through sunshine, rain and snow) over a couple of days - completely worth it! The car has clearly been loved and looked after and Andy is possibly the nicest bloke you'll ever meet. Thank you Andy, it was a much better experience than buying from Sytner!
Some think I'm crazy to travel so far for a car, but I could have waited years to find another example in the same condition with the same spec all wrapped up in glorious Valencia Orange. I did have some modifications in mind, firming up the suspension (anti roll bars, stiffer control arms or even coilovers) and playing with the aesthetics (black or dark grey powder coated wheels, possibly black wing mirrors and roll hoops) but I'm loving it as it is so for now I'm going to wait and see how I feel in 6-12 months time.
The only downside is the behaviour of other people on the roads when you're driving an orange sports car. On the drive home I had someone in a beaten up early 2000's Bentley who decided he needed to smash his foot to the floor to tailgate me for 10 seconds after I went past him on the motorway at about 70mph, and a kid in a modified diesel 1 series coupe who seemed to want to race me, plus a few more. Generally I just pull over and be the grown up, but every now and then (with a clear road ahead) it's difficult to resist disappearing into the distance when someone is stuck to your rear end. I'm tempted to debadge to make it ever so slightly more discreet, but it's still orange so that might be a waste of time...
You've seen plenty of photos of this sensational car before, so here's just one of her in her new home.
Will
I joined a couple of years ago to seek help when I bought what was probably the least well cared for example of a 2 litre E86 in existence. Sadly, it didn't last long. Previously I had a 2011 30i manual in space grey with poverty spec that I absolutely loved, but had to sell due to (as they say on Autotrader adverts) a change in circumstances.
I'm very lucky to have now had the opportunity to become a Z owner again with this 35iS bought from Argyll_Andy (sorry, not sure how to actually tag another forum member). It took a 2 hour train journey, 2 hour flight and 3 hour bus journey to pick the car up then a 500 mile drive home (through sunshine, rain and snow) over a couple of days - completely worth it! The car has clearly been loved and looked after and Andy is possibly the nicest bloke you'll ever meet. Thank you Andy, it was a much better experience than buying from Sytner!
Some think I'm crazy to travel so far for a car, but I could have waited years to find another example in the same condition with the same spec all wrapped up in glorious Valencia Orange. I did have some modifications in mind, firming up the suspension (anti roll bars, stiffer control arms or even coilovers) and playing with the aesthetics (black or dark grey powder coated wheels, possibly black wing mirrors and roll hoops) but I'm loving it as it is so for now I'm going to wait and see how I feel in 6-12 months time.
The only downside is the behaviour of other people on the roads when you're driving an orange sports car. On the drive home I had someone in a beaten up early 2000's Bentley who decided he needed to smash his foot to the floor to tailgate me for 10 seconds after I went past him on the motorway at about 70mph, and a kid in a modified diesel 1 series coupe who seemed to want to race me, plus a few more. Generally I just pull over and be the grown up, but every now and then (with a clear road ahead) it's difficult to resist disappearing into the distance when someone is stuck to your rear end. I'm tempted to debadge to make it ever so slightly more discreet, but it's still orange so that might be a waste of time...
You've seen plenty of photos of this sensational car before, so here's just one of her in her new home.
Will
very nice motor.. happy days 
Scotland 🏴
North West Surrey