Noble M12 running costs
Discussion
I currently drive a 2005 M3 SMG but have always fancied a Noble.
It's been on my mind to either p/x for a M12 or wait a bit longer & buy one as a 2nd car/toy.
Does anyone use theirs as their primary car?
Running costs? Roughly what would these be like compaired to what im used to with the M3? I would probably be looking at an older car with no warranty for starters so a bit unsure of what i'd be getting into. I understand many parts are ford parts, does this mean spares are readily available?
Whats the main things to look out for on used cars, possibly 2003-2004 cars?
Is there any Noble dealers in Scotland?
Cheers guy's
It's been on my mind to either p/x for a M12 or wait a bit longer & buy one as a 2nd car/toy.
Does anyone use theirs as their primary car?
Running costs? Roughly what would these be like compaired to what im used to with the M3? I would probably be looking at an older car with no warranty for starters so a bit unsure of what i'd be getting into. I understand many parts are ford parts, does this mean spares are readily available?
Whats the main things to look out for on used cars, possibly 2003-2004 cars?
Is there any Noble dealers in Scotland?
Cheers guy's
I run mine as a dialy commuter, covering about 80 miles a day to and from work. Averaging 24 to the gallon. Brilliant car, civilised when it needs to be without being a harsh ride. Lots of fun when you press the loud pedal. Thouroughly recommend it. Be prepared for some wet feet from time to time as a common problem is the floor pan leaking. poor radio reception or none existant at times and a heater that is nearly always on hot. Other than than, no moans here.
Marc
Marc
I went from an E36 M3 to a Boxster to the Noble... used them all for everyday and business use.
I actually kept the M3 and that in fact become my 2nd car for ferrying the kids around when I had them over... I do 20k a year in the noble, rain shine or snow! Ive even taken to doing trips to europe in it for holidays
If you want lots of storage then you will struggle, I do shopping in mine and just chuck it all on the front seat or behind them if I have me daughter in the car.
Running costs are very similar to the M3 as is MPG... but performance and handling is just in a different league... only down side is the M3 sounded much better, but Ive just had my entire exhaust replaced and thats balanced things out now
I actually kept the M3 and that in fact become my 2nd car for ferrying the kids around when I had them over... I do 20k a year in the noble, rain shine or snow! Ive even taken to doing trips to europe in it for holidays
If you want lots of storage then you will struggle, I do shopping in mine and just chuck it all on the front seat or behind them if I have me daughter in the car.
Running costs are very similar to the M3 as is MPG... but performance and handling is just in a different league... only down side is the M3 sounded much better, but Ive just had my entire exhaust replaced and thats balanced things out now
Thanks for the replies guys.
Commuting isnt a worry, as I work on the rigs so train & chopper to work & back for me. I'd want it for fast road and track use, but if it was to be my only car then it would need to be as good at nipping to Tesco etc as well.
Floor pan leaking is a bit of a worry I suppose I can get over that though
Im guessing its not a simple repair?
Noise of the Noble not as good as the M3?? Im surprised at that, ive watched the top gear test drive over & over & just love the sound of the turbo's spooling up
My M3 sounds a bit raspy....not good but an exhaust systems over a grand so it can stay for now lol.
Costs I expected fuel to be a bit worse than the E46. Servicing to be a bit more also. Whats the damage if you need to replace the likes of the brakes or suspension etc? What about tyres - what size?
Commuting isnt a worry, as I work on the rigs so train & chopper to work & back for me. I'd want it for fast road and track use, but if it was to be my only car then it would need to be as good at nipping to Tesco etc as well.
Floor pan leaking is a bit of a worry I suppose I can get over that though
Im guessing its not a simple repair?Noise of the Noble not as good as the M3?? Im surprised at that, ive watched the top gear test drive over & over & just love the sound of the turbo's spooling up
My M3 sounds a bit raspy....not good but an exhaust systems over a grand so it can stay for now lol.Costs I expected fuel to be a bit worse than the E46. Servicing to be a bit more also. Whats the damage if you need to replace the likes of the brakes or suspension etc? What about tyres - what size?
Think my floor pan leaks very very slightly on the passenger side... and it is a common thing, but fixing it is just a matter of resealing the alloy floor pannel, bit labour intensive but will cost nothing if you do it yourself... I just cant be arsed lol.
Servicing is similar to the M3 (mines an E36) and so is fuel economy.
If things start going wrong it can be expensive if you get the garage to do all the work... but again its no more of a worry than the M3, in fact I recon the parts would be cheaper than the M3 bits, certainly engines and box etc would be lol
I use mine to go to tescos all the time.
Servicing is similar to the M3 (mines an E36) and so is fuel economy.
If things start going wrong it can be expensive if you get the garage to do all the work... but again its no more of a worry than the M3, in fact I recon the parts would be cheaper than the M3 bits, certainly engines and box etc would be lol
I use mine to go to tescos all the time.
andygtt said:
Think my floor pan leaks very very slightly on the passenger side... and it is a common thing, but fixing it is just a matter of resealing the alloy floor pannel, bit labour intensive but will cost nothing if you do it yourself... I just cant be arsed lol.
Servicing is similar to the M3 (mines an E36) and so is fuel economy.
If things start going wrong it can be expensive if you get the garage to do all the work... but again its no more of a worry than the M3, in fact I recon the parts would be cheaper than the M3 bits, certainly engines and box etc would be lol
I use mine to go to tescos all the time.
To pick up a packet of biscuits??Servicing is similar to the M3 (mines an E36) and so is fuel economy.
If things start going wrong it can be expensive if you get the garage to do all the work... but again its no more of a worry than the M3, in fact I recon the parts would be cheaper than the M3 bits, certainly engines and box etc would be lol
I use mine to go to tescos all the time.
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