Noble noob nearly

[Evomaniac]

Hi people my name is shaun Ok not got noble yet but have a wallet bulging ready to buy one as my evo 6 tme
Has now gone after 6 long good years . Just few questions if anyone can help
1 what is spec difference between m12 gto and the 3r??
2 what if anything to look out for when buying ??
3 is mole valley A good trader to buy from?? as have my eye on one of there cars I have seen on auto trader

Cheers for looking and any help tips or pointers will be appretiated I am a car nut but def no tech nut so keep it simple please

Cheers Shaun

[david.mt]

Hi Shaun and welcome.

How big is your bulge ....can you stretch to a M400

Lot's of information on here and suggest you try a few searches first as your question gets asked every month so there is loads of good feedback and information. If you get stuck and have any specific questions then come back.

PS - please don't change your name to Nobmaniac

Edited by david.mt on Saturday 10th July 19:40

[Evomaniac]

Hi david I have been trying honest to search that is! But I'm new to piston heads(joined today ) as been mlr member for past years and I'm on an iPad which im new to too. I'll keep trying though, also not seen any m400 up for sale what sort of price do they go for??

Shaun

Ps no think I'll keep my name as it is lol

[Gadgeroonie]

the m12 gto comes with a 2.5 or 3.0 engine
usually is fitted with a weaker 5 speed gear box

the 3r comes with 5 and 6 speed gearboxes and only 3.0 engine

the 6 speed box has a quaife diff fitted

[Evomaniac]

Cheers gadger looks like I'll go for a 3.0l then as no doubt once I have one will start modding in time, and 3.0l will have more potential just hope I dont get too addicted done 30k upgrades on the evo so I assume the nob will hit my wallet even harder lol

[Dave2P]

Evomaniac said:

Cheers for looking and any help tips or pointers will be appretiated

Shaun - these are fantastic cars; they have a few well-understood and usually minor issues (easily sorted by and large) so definitely spend a few evenings reading back through past posts on here.

I bought mine fifteen glorious months ago and got lots of help and advice from the guys here; it's really, really worth your while to learn a bit about what to look for before you buy. Most Nobles seem to be well looked after so if you get clued up first then buying private is just as good a bet as using a dealer - but either way, the more you know...

Not sure where you're based but if you're in reach of Goodwood then get yourself to the next breakfast club (1st August is "Performance Car Legends") and come and meet some of us; there are usually half a dozen or more Nobles along and much peering under clams occurs!

[Evomaniac]

Hi Dave I'm in the south east area but yes am looking into every aspect as we speak still trying to sus out this piston head site it's HUGE

[leeshell]

Hi Evo, I bought private and purchased a separate warranty (through Kerridges). Never had to use the warranty though after 2.5 years.

Good luck with your hunt...

[SP]

Edited by leeshell on Saturday 10th July 21:44

[wessexrfc]

Shaun, use the Noble Wiki, 4th from top of first page, lots of useful info:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?ns=No...

[Evomaniac]

Cheers Lee & Wessex found few things in wiki cheers need to go measure my garage now to make car will fit as would not want to leave on the drive out of sight out of mind and all that

Shaun

[mgbond]

If you go for the 3ltr then get the 3R as it has the more modern light cluster. Then the only thing to make sure is that it is a 6spd. the main issue for the 3R is chocolate exhaust bracket (unless it has had sports exhaust fitted) and Fuel pump wiring/pump upgrade.

Bondy

[Evomaniac]

Cheers bindy I'll bear that in mind, I see a few post about exhaust changes is there alot of issues with them or are people just looking for a better sound

[The devil]

Evomaniac said:

Cheers bindy I'll bear that in mind, I see a few post about exhaust changes is there alot of issues with them or are people just looking for a better sound

They have "chocolate" brackets, I have never (touch wood) had a problem and also if you have a better exhaust it can release some more power and as you say "better sound"

[arabian]

Hi Evomaniac, welcome aboard !

I've only had my 2.5 since september last year and am still grinning. I've just driven it back from Le Mans Classic and was amazed at how much interest the Noble got even when parked next to historic Jags, Fezzas and TVR's. Also, for a 2.5l to keep up with a 5.0l Tuscan on full chat wasnt bad, maybe i needed the 3.0l to whup his backside !

the guys on this forum are very helpful as well, any queries/problems, they're bound to have the answer or know someone that does.

Mike.

[hoyin]

The devil said:

Evomaniac said:

Cheers bindy I'll bear that in mind, I see a few post about exhaust changes is there alot of issues with them or are people just looking for a better sound

They have "chocolate" brackets, I have never (touch wood) had a problem and also if you have a better exhaust it can release some more power and as you say "better sound"

Ditto - they have a chocolate bracket - but if you get it fixed properly it should not cause any more problems.

There are no problems with the exhaust - people only upgrade them really for added performance and extra noise.

I don't require either so have kept mine stock.