NobleM400 vs Tuscan2S
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latyshev

Original Poster:

199 posts

263 months

Thursday 4th November 2004
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I am going to buy a new car and the choice is pretty much between these two...

I plan to use the car as a daily driver, no tracking, but some enthusiastic driving

For me, the main concern about Tiscan, is its handling. I am a bit worried about tail-fishing and its cornering abilities.

The main concerns about Noble are looks and interior.

So, which one, IYO will be the best choice?

Also, apparantly noble is pretty good in handling snow... How about Tuscan? (obviously, provided i fit winter tyres)

lady topaz

3,855 posts

283 months

Thursday 4th November 2004
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At the end of the day the choice will be yours and yours alone. Get a test drive in both and see which puts the biggest smile on your face. I have driven my Tusc in 2 winters, some snow and plenty of greasy roads. Extreme caution is required, but that goes for any car. They are such different animals I dont think you can just say one is better than the other. I have been out in a few Noble's and they are impressive, but IMHO the Tusc wins hands down on character and that certain something that you just cant explain but causes you to find any excuse just to get out and drive. Mind you I am biased.

Good luck.
Di

oxbow

567 posts

279 months

Thursday 4th November 2004
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latyshev said:
I am going to buy a new car and the choice is pretty much between these two...

I plan to use the car as a daily driver, no tracking, but some enthusiastic driving

For me, the main concern about Tiscan, is its handling. I am a bit worried about tail-fishing and its cornering abilities.

The main concerns about Noble are looks and interior.

So, which one, IYO will be the best choice?

Also, apparantly noble is pretty good in handling snow... How about Tuscan? (obviously, provided i fit winter tyres)


Yeah

BT&J_S_G

6,177 posts

279 months

Thursday 4th November 2004
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If you're really into good handling, get the dampers + springs on the Tuscan switched for Nitrons or equivalent/better. That plus the new steering rack on the Tuscan 2 should be on a par with the Noble in terms of real-world (i.e. non track-day) handling.

With the Tuscan at least you get a boot...

the pits

4,290 posts

269 months

Thursday 4th November 2004
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tusc is far better looking imo but then that goes for most of the cars on the road, not just the m400 which is a bit of a minger in comparison. I'm sure it would drive well though.

RichB

56,208 posts

313 months

Friday 5th November 2004
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latyshev said:
Also, apparantly noble is pretty good in handling snow... How about Tuscan? (obviously, provided i fit winter tyres)
As both cars are lightweight rwd with wide low profile tyres I'd be amazed if there was much to choose between them in this repsect. R...

DustyC

12,822 posts

283 months

Friday 5th November 2004
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Personally Id go for the Noble but you said for a day to day car and....

BT&J_S_G said:
With the Tuscan at least you get a boot.

latyshev

Original Poster:

199 posts

263 months

Friday 5th November 2004
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Question about snow was just for interest sake really... Moscow Winter + TVR/Noble dont go well together

WYSIWYG

62 posts

266 months

Friday 5th November 2004
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At least in the Tuscan you get a few creature comforts like electric windows and air con and of course the knowledge that your not being powered by a Ford , no matter how powerful it is

DustyC

12,822 posts

283 months

Friday 5th November 2004
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You're in RUSSIA? You HAVE to get a TVR! How cool!

Nevin

2,999 posts

290 months

Friday 5th November 2004
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latyshev said:
Question about snow was just for interest sake really... Moscow Winter + TVR/Noble dont go well together


Excellent, I lived in Moscow last winter and loved driving there, but I had an Audi A4. It was still quite scary at times. In those conditions a TVR or Noble would be a nightmare. Even the Bulvar can be nasty at times.

I'd go for the Noble personally out of those 2