Anyone gone from a TVR to a Noble?
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Took a M12 out today an I have to say, I have driven a lot of cars - a lot, and this is the first car in a long time that makes me want to chop in. Once used to the pedals I was smitten, loads of feedback and superb driving position and the 'surround sound' in the cabin just tops it off.
What's long term ownership like? What are the problems?
It won't be this year but next summer?
What's long term ownership like? What are the problems?
It won't be this year but next summer?
I went via a Griff 4LTR, Griff 500, Cerbera V8, Tuscan and a HSV GTS-R into Noble ownership. I sold it after about 10 months because I didn't use it enough. I'm in the throws 1 year later of hopefully buying the car back!
Compared with the Tivs its better built ( but you'll still have probs),easily as quick if not quicker, handling/ride on a completely different planet. The few downsides are A: the lack of a decent engine/exhaust note ( although Noblemods and Roush now have solutions for that),B: realistically zero storage, C:Ground clearance on driveways, petrol station forecourts etc,D: to keep all the performance on hot days you'll need to spend a few quid on a decent intercooler upgrade etc.
I can however say that selling my 3R was the worst mistake I've made in cars, and I can't wait to get another, as I said hopefully my old one!
Noble leaving this area of the market for bigger and better things is a huge mistake in my eyes, to get a car this right at the first time of asking only leaves me thinking how incredibly good the M12 could be with continous development.
Do it, and I can highly recomend Kerridges and Noble London if your going the dealer route.
Compared with the Tivs its better built ( but you'll still have probs),easily as quick if not quicker, handling/ride on a completely different planet. The few downsides are A: the lack of a decent engine/exhaust note ( although Noblemods and Roush now have solutions for that),B: realistically zero storage, C:Ground clearance on driveways, petrol station forecourts etc,D: to keep all the performance on hot days you'll need to spend a few quid on a decent intercooler upgrade etc.
I can however say that selling my 3R was the worst mistake I've made in cars, and I can't wait to get another, as I said hopefully my old one!
Noble leaving this area of the market for bigger and better things is a huge mistake in my eyes, to get a car this right at the first time of asking only leaves me thinking how incredibly good the M12 could be with continous development.
Do it, and I can highly recomend Kerridges and Noble London if your going the dealer route.
Thinking of doing the same myself. Also looking at chopping my TVR after the summer. I would appreciate any feedback from Noble drivers on reliability, parts availability, best servicing (dealers or specialists), what I need to look for in purchasing re modifications etc. You know the kind of stuff.
Long and short is I need to know the enthusiastic anecdotes and the facts. I don’t want to find myself chopping a good car for a great car (Noble) only to find that the great car cost a fortune to keep on the road. All help most appreciated
Long and short is I need to know the enthusiastic anecdotes and the facts. I don’t want to find myself chopping a good car for a great car (Noble) only to find that the great car cost a fortune to keep on the road. All help most appreciated
I have had 17 TVR's over the last 24 years.
I regard myself as having been a loyal owner of the mark.
I have had good and bad times with them but have never failed to appreciate that the enjoyment of ownership has always outweighed the possible grief.
In 2004 I was holding 3 orders for new TVR's. At that time I became nervous to spend £55k on a company with an uncertain future. I felt at the time that I was betraying the mark but money speaks. I looked into noble ownership and was unimpressed with the interior by comparison to that of a TVR. I then made the mistake of driving one. After that I bought a new M400 immediately. The driving pleasure, ability to 'put the power down', and general feel of grip is a completely different experience.
With regard to ownwership, I suspect they are similar. The noble does have niggles that need looking after in the same way as the TVR although they are generally simpler to sort.
My advise to you is that they have similar ownership problems. If you were satisfied owning a TVR, then you will have no problems with a Noble. With reagrd to driving pleasure/feel, it is personal. Try a Noble and you will know instantly if it is for you.
Regards
Mark
I regard myself as having been a loyal owner of the mark.
I have had good and bad times with them but have never failed to appreciate that the enjoyment of ownership has always outweighed the possible grief.
In 2004 I was holding 3 orders for new TVR's. At that time I became nervous to spend £55k on a company with an uncertain future. I felt at the time that I was betraying the mark but money speaks. I looked into noble ownership and was unimpressed with the interior by comparison to that of a TVR. I then made the mistake of driving one. After that I bought a new M400 immediately. The driving pleasure, ability to 'put the power down', and general feel of grip is a completely different experience.
With regard to ownwership, I suspect they are similar. The noble does have niggles that need looking after in the same way as the TVR although they are generally simpler to sort.
My advise to you is that they have similar ownership problems. If you were satisfied owning a TVR, then you will have no problems with a Noble. With reagrd to driving pleasure/feel, it is personal. Try a Noble and you will know instantly if it is for you.
Regards
Mark
We're still new to the Nobility, but I had a Griff 500 & a 4.5 Cerb, with the Webmistrss having had an a Tamora, so a side step was an initially difficult decision. The interior styling is very spartan, but the seats are equally as comfy as a TVR on long runs, and as long as you travel light, you can take enough clothes for a long weekend (The Golf Clubs you can tie wrap to the spoiler!)
As previously said, they would appear to have niggles, but the driving experience IS superior to TVRs and you don't have the 'will it break' nagging when sitting in Traffic. TVRs are from Venus, Nobles are from Mars!
K1 CERB & Webmistress
As previously said, they would appear to have niggles, but the driving experience IS superior to TVRs and you don't have the 'will it break' nagging when sitting in Traffic. TVRs are from Venus, Nobles are from Mars!
K1 CERB & Webmistress
Had a Chim 500 that was my P&J and which I planned on keeping for years and years to come. Earlier this year made the "mistake" of driving a friends Noble and within weeks had chopped it in for a Noble. Whilst both marques are prone to niggles, IMO the Noble is a far more satisfying drive and also feels more comfortable in traffic or on motorways.
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