Strange ignition problem Options

[Quidam]

So I love my new GT4, far more than I thought I would when I first bought it. No longer a daily driver (as my first intention) it now shares duties evenly with my beloved MX5

But this morning when I tried to fire the car up, all I got was a single "clump" noise. First thought, maybe the battery is almost dead -but the battery was fine. (all electrics running without issue) Tried again and it fired up fine. So I killed the engine and tried again, same issue -a single little "clump" then nothing. And again and again. Finally it decided to fire up.

Strange thing is when it does ignite, it does it brilliantly without any struggle or delay.

I realise with every question like this I demonstrate my ignorance of all things mechanical, but that's why I'm asking -I really haven't a clue as to what this could be. Spark Plugs? I have dropped the car off this morning at my local mechanics and have asked them to investigate, but I'm betting it probably won't even fail for them (Murphy's Law) and am interested in anyones thoughts

Cheers
b

[delusionz]

Atleast your turbo hasn't blown in your 1st week (Knock on wood)

Remember oil change every 5000 and filter change atleast every 2nd change or every 10,000

[Quidam]

Atleast your turbo hasn't blown in your 1st week (Knock on wood)

Remember oil change every 5000 and filter change atleast every 2nd change or every 10,000

Dude stop trying to curse me lol. Actually I had my mechanics do a post purchase inspection of my car and they drew the same conclusion I did. It is in supurb condition for its age and milage. The only two things they found were:
1) 1 low beam light has a slightly blue coloured bulb in it (apparently illegal)
2) There is a very small amount of oil seeping from the sump and rear diff. but he said the amount was too small to really worry about (ie it is not dripping) and suggested it could be due to a gasket starting to wear out