Buying a Noble M12 GTO-3 BUT..........

[neolee40]

Hi all

I'm looking to buy a noble but would like so do a little research I guessed this is the best place to ask. I was wondering if anyone would like to answer some of my questions?

1. Whats the MPG on a Noble? 20 MPG?
2. Is the engine realiable?
3. What are the servicing cost? £700?

Thanks

[alex s]

MPG all depends on drivin style can vary between 5-25mpg.
Engine is a ford - so very few problems - just browse through the past posts
Service is £700 inc vat, some dealers do it cheaper.
hope that helps.
If you do get one you wont be dissapointed!!
Great cars.

[Mr Noble]

1) Spot on (3R)
2) yes. Its a ford lump from the Explorer. (slightly tweeked)
3)Mine is having its 6K service (first one) tomorrow and its about £600. I am told they check everything and even re-track it all.

Great decision. Is it an only car?

GN

[AMG Merc]

Mr Noble said:

Its a ford lump from the Explorer. (slightly tweeked) GN

Hi Greg, yes tweaked by John Noble Motorsport when it arrives in the UK but the understanding is that the basic Noble engine unit is used in the US Ford Maverick, Lincoln and Jaguar V6 models.

>> Edited by AMG Merc on Wednesday 20th April 23:59

[joust]

www.lotus-elise.org.uk/noble for my 2.5l log (including a full mpg chart)

www.gto3.com for a GTO3 log.

J

[obes]

Used Noble buyers guide coming soon in EVO..

[jipsom]

Neolee, as you'll see from my recent post, I picked mine up yesterday having spent 3 weeks doing exactly what you're doing now. I can't yet comment on the reliability but I can say you WON'T be disappointed. 3 people stopped me in 4 hours yesterday to talk to me about my car. Everybody looks, everybody loves it and there's a smile on my face from the moment the engine starts to the moment the journey ends.
Do it, do it, do it.

[Mr Noble]

I tend to still be smiling about an hour after the end of the journey.

Had to take it to Kerridges this AM for service and to get a few other bits done, and I couldn't stop grinning when I got there. Now I miss her not being in the garage!! I might not sleep till Saturday when she comes back with the "NEW BITS"