It's Been a While, Where Have I Been?

[@robcollier3825]

Hi Graham, so sad to hear of you're loss, that must of been very shocking for you and you're family, i did think you had gone quite, but ne not being in the car club anymore i dont get to see whats going on, its great that yoy have started to get your life back on track and things are looking up for you, im sure you will get back to your chanel next summer when you will get more content from car shows etc, you are one of the good guys, and you deserve the best, dont go for a Porsche m8, get a Jaguar F type, if you get the one i had the 3.0v6 awd with 380bhp, the sound of that car was amazing, you wont get the same sound from a Porsche, and everytime i drove my Jag i had big smiles, and to be honest if i drove it sensible which wasn't very often, i would get good fuel consumption, its a great tourer, i have family in Stoke-on-Trent and at the time i lived down south, and i never felt that i had travelled 200 miles, as it was more comfy than i thought it would ever be, and im not a small bloke as you know, i do miss it, but my car days are over now, anyway you take good care of yourself, hope to see one of your videos in the future.

[@paulmullan298]

Hey, started following your channel back when I bought an XE and really enjoyed your channel. Sorry to hear all the personal challenges you have been going through I can’t imagine how difficult it been. But it was nice to hear someone having such an honest conversation about the challenges of life that we all face but aren’t always brave enough to talk about.

[@ForTheDrive]

Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words, yeah it's been a weird journey but I feel that the best way to prevent any further suffering is to talk about it. All too easy to pretend and only show the best bits of life, so much more to explore and process.

[@ZERO_Zero0]

What a journey, all the best to you

[@ForTheDrive]

Thank you!

[@lukesaunders5728]

Hi mate, I have recently found your channel since being in the market for a XE, found it really helpful and now own a 2016 XE 25t and looking forward to picking it up Friday coming. Glad to see a new video uploaded! Im sorry to hear you've had a rough few years and I am sorry for the loss of your Dad, I work very closely with a mental health team and if you ever need to reach out please do! its a sensitive subject and hard for men to talk about!

[@ForTheDrive]

I’m glad you went for an XE, I hope you have the great experience I’ve had with mine! Thank you, yeah it’s a difficult topic but I feel a necessary one to help anyone that might be struggling.

[@trishantalukdar]

I hope everything gets better for you. Love the vids! :)

[@ForTheDrive]

Thank you!

[@ChrisWeston13]

Sorry to hear about what you're going through. Hoping you'll have a better time soon. Always here if you need a message. If you want to film any of the cars for some content, then you're always welcome too!

[@ForTheDrive]

Cheers man, that would be cool! Not seen the Lotus really so would be fun to experience that if you’re up for it!

[@ChrisWeston13]

@@ForTheDrive yes I'm definitely up for it! 😁

[@mikechapman1108]

Glad to see you back. Missed your vids

[@ForTheDrive]

Thanks man! Trying to find some time to get some more videos filmed!

[@paulfeatherstone5750]

Good to see you back Graham and being open about what you’ve been through. What a tough time you’ve had. Hopefully catch you at a car event at some point in the near future. In the meantime, all the very best with your new career and look after yourself.

[@ForTheDrive]

Thanks Paul! Yeah it would be good to see you guys soon if possible, and you buddy.

[@Merritt7278]

Well done mate for coming out the other side, great channel so push on with it mate Any issues with timing chain ? Very common fault on these, had my XE 6 months now and love it. Welcome back mate.

[@ForTheDrive]

Thank you, I appreciate it! No issues at all, I think I have been very fortunate with my one that considering the track days, Nurburgring trips and other enthusiastic driving I have put it through the car has been incredibly versatile and has taken everything I've thrown at it.