On the look out for a noble m12 2.5, help and info
Discussion
I know alot of you will probably read threads like this all the time, but thanks for looking and any advice will be very much appreciated.
i currently drive a focus st3 2.5 turbo running about 330bhp and does about 18 - 24 mpg ish , maybe more if you drive like a nun, but i didnt buy it or that.
lately i have been looking at the m12 and i think i have fallen in love....
i just want some general advice on running costs and see if any one does daily driver there noble m12 ?
i do have access to another car so this isnt a major concern.
i am handy with a spanner and have access to a dry garage so i am happy to work on my own car in terms of servicing ect apart from anything major. Is there a haynes manual or any guides online ?
what do the following costs:--
service parts ?
tyres ?
brakes?
rough fuel consumption ?
any other consumables i should know about ?
what are the common problems with the nobles that need addressing?
is the m12 2.5 reliable? any know common faults with the engine ?
general costs if anything major does go ?
what are parts like to get hold of ?
please help as i would love to join you noble club !!
thanks all...
i currently drive a focus st3 2.5 turbo running about 330bhp and does about 18 - 24 mpg ish , maybe more if you drive like a nun, but i didnt buy it or that.
lately i have been looking at the m12 and i think i have fallen in love....
i just want some general advice on running costs and see if any one does daily driver there noble m12 ?
i do have access to another car so this isnt a major concern.
i am handy with a spanner and have access to a dry garage so i am happy to work on my own car in terms of servicing ect apart from anything major. Is there a haynes manual or any guides online ?
what do the following costs:--
service parts ?
tyres ?
brakes?
rough fuel consumption ?
any other consumables i should know about ?
what are the common problems with the nobles that need addressing?
is the m12 2.5 reliable? any know common faults with the engine ?
general costs if anything major does go ?
what are parts like to get hold of ?
please help as i would love to join you noble club !!
thanks all...
There are probably few 'standard' M12s out there these days but those that still exist will have ECUs that are troublesome and as this derivative was fitted with an open diff, you can bet that this will fail at some point in the future.
Whether it be an M12, GT03(R) or M400, parts aren't the issue but the labour can be expensive. At the end of the day, it's Ford so whilst the parts aren't that expensive, if a clutch plate needs replacing, it's an engine out job which racks up the hours.
Tyres are tyres, whether it be on a Noble or any other car, they are what they are and the price is dependent on what you want. Original spec were Bridgestones and a full set will cost you less than £600 if you shop around.
MPG is also dependent on how you drive it. I've the GT03 and can get 25-30 MPG if driven sensibly... when making progress, considerably less.
Consider what you want from the car. If you follow this forum, you'll realise that most spend a fortune on upgrades... some of them necessary, some of them cosmetic. If you think you'll be the same, I'd recommend you look for a well sorted GT03(R) as you will never get back the money you spend on bringing a 'standard' M12 up to a reliable spec.
Whether it be an M12, GT03(R) or M400, parts aren't the issue but the labour can be expensive. At the end of the day, it's Ford so whilst the parts aren't that expensive, if a clutch plate needs replacing, it's an engine out job which racks up the hours.
Tyres are tyres, whether it be on a Noble or any other car, they are what they are and the price is dependent on what you want. Original spec were Bridgestones and a full set will cost you less than £600 if you shop around.
MPG is also dependent on how you drive it. I've the GT03 and can get 25-30 MPG if driven sensibly... when making progress, considerably less.
Consider what you want from the car. If you follow this forum, you'll realise that most spend a fortune on upgrades... some of them necessary, some of them cosmetic. If you think you'll be the same, I'd recommend you look for a well sorted GT03(R) as you will never get back the money you spend on bringing a 'standard' M12 up to a reliable spec.
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