He doesn't want a Noble M400! He must be mad

[miken]

Hello. I have strayed across from the the relative safety of the Noble forum to ask you venerable Porsche gents and ladies a quick question.

I have a mate who wants to go Porker shopping tomorrow, and try as I might to sway him towards the fantastic, mind blowing new Noble M400, he still has his heart set on a 996. He seems intent on purchasing an early 3.6 or maybe late 3.4 - but wants the GT3 look...

I've done some searching on here for the differences between the 3.6/3.4 - and found some good stuff, but I'm not too sure which garages to try in our area that have a reasonable reputation. We are in South West London (Wimbledon), and I've found Cridfords but not too sure where else to go. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

Also pointed him towards Peter Morgan for a pre purchase inspection (again gleaned from a forum search)

Any time any of you want some advice on buying a Noble I would be only too happy to return the favour with some advice. Or failing that. maybe some great pictures of my Noble the next time it is on the back of Mel's trailer going back to the garage.

Thanks in advance. Cheers

Mike

[miken]

Topps - M400 is excellent value at 56k which includes nearly everything you need for a track focussed road car. Bargain.

Thanks to you and Glen for your suggestions. Good stuff.

Cheers

[miken]

Thanks Cyrus - nice car by the way!!

You too Glenn - just noticed your profile! Now your GT3 is the kind of motor to get your hands perspiring. Marvellous stuff. I *really* hope that in the course of looking for my friends car I don't see a GT3 with my name on it!

Cheers fergus - you're right the Noble is a very good drive. Had one trouser changing moment when I first got the car (my own stupidity at low speed thankfully), but since then have taken my time to learn to drive it properly. It is very communicative, and rewards good driving (punishing muppet like largesse with no mercy)

Thank you to all who have replied. It is much appreciated.

Cheers

Mike

[miken]

I can vouch for the Duratec - 3 litres worth in the back of mine plus a couple of hairdryers - still *only* amounts to 352 horses though. Can't imagine a 260 version in a car that is half the weight of mine.

Insanity - pure and simple. Marvellous!

[miken]

Sorry Marquis - my intention wasn't to insinuate that you Porsche boys are "mad" - thought it would be a little jokey but I can see it probably doesn't read too well with hindsight.

Apologies lads, really didn't want to cause anyone any grief. I love Porsche, and though I haven't owned one yet I probably will at some point soon.

Cheers

mike

[miken]

Cheers Marquis! I know what you mean, there are a lot of people out there with blinkers on about their own particular flavour of vehicle. I have tons of respect for anyone that takes the plunge with any performance car, god knows it's not cheap to do these days.

993TT - Air cooled rocket powered twisty eater. lovely bit of kit! I have always hankered after a porsche turbo or a RS/GT3 and one day when the Noble visits Melv's trailer services one too many times... you never know.

Mike

[miken]

It's too late William - I'm starting to hallucinate about hard back crested sports seats and something I don't fully understand about large and small carbon packs. NURSE get the medication..

Ah' thats better - back to fiesta door handles and mondeo heater controls...

My mate has looked at the Camtune site and commented on the red GT3. Thinks it looks great, but said something about it having a fake GT3 sticker which would have to come off. I *think* he's joking. Or at least I hope so. If he's up to that kind of money I'll try to get him in a 4S.. and I don't mean in the biblical sense before anyone asks!

www.camtune.com/CarSales.aspx?StockID=175

Cheers

Mike


>> Edited by miken on Friday 8th October 19:35

[miken]

Cheers Lee. Glenn made the point earlier that a 3.6 car may be difficult to source with the aero kit on, so I think this might be a good option. Either myself or STG will give you a shout on Monday to get the details. Much appreciated mate.

STG, nice one old chap, get ready for a spin in the Mondeo tomorrow - Camtune here we come.. By the way that red one was a real GT3 hence the comment about taking the badge off...

Cheers

Mike

[miken]

By the way, welcome to PH stg. I know this isn't my forum but I'm sure the people on here will be able to help you in your search for your first Porsche.

If you change your mind I'll always be able to find you a space in the Noble forum though!!

Oh, and if you get that red GT3 I will be extremely jealous. GO ON YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!!!!

[miken]

Congratulations to stg on picking up a very nice looking car. I knew as soon as you clapped eyes on the Zanzibar one that it was only ever going to be a gt3 from that point on. I am really pleased for you mate..

Thanks to Glenn for the offer, I am sure we will be visiting MK soon, we'll give you a shout - maybe take you out in the Noble too..

One the whole I find myself agreeing with the posts above about where 56k should go. As much as I love my Noble, I was abslutely bowled over with the GT3. Dare I say one of (if not THE) finest bit of all round automotive kit made in the sub 80 grand level (maybe even more). Splendid.

Also, a big thank you to the kind gentleman who decided to put his cigarette out on my car whilst I was waiting at the traffic lights in Streatham today. I suspect he is not a regular reader of PH, and take consolation from the fact that he seemed to light it up purely for the purpose of using the Noble to extinguish it. So at least that little bit of pleasure cost him 25p. GIT

Also, a bit thankyou to Camtune - both the partners in the business seemed to spend most of Saturday talking to me and stg about Porsche. I was very impressed with their operation and their attitude. Top marks from me!

Cheers

Mike

>> Edited by miken on Sunday 10th October 21:57