anyone know this car please?

[sean j g]

hi guys looking at the black 3r at kerridges anyone any info on the history of it also price seems to be top end any views on that? exhaust doesnt look standard which is fine but what do i need to check about!!fuel pump and wiring etc.any other issues to look out for thanks sean

[Blu3R]

I don't know anything about the car but I did see it in Kerridges showroom when I went to look at a blue 3R owned by a local doctor that they had on SOR.
The black one was absolutely immaculate and was up for 34995 back in approx November '09.

[david.mt]

You can make out the registration easily in the reflection - AY05MWA. You can do you own research on this.

Don't like the interior colour although photos aren't great. From the pictures it has modified rear lights and a few other cosmetic upgrades. Engine bay looks standard so not sure why exhaust would be changed - maybe just the tips or an aftermarket replacement rather than upgrade. Need to understand history to see if it was done for power/remapped etc.

It's now over 5 years old so depending on how it's been stored - check radiator, piping and floor for failure/corrosion. However it does look in good condition.

It's has the wrong badge on the back - it's not a M400

[sean j g]

thanks david was trying to work out the reg from the pic but you were spot on i know m400 is the one but always wanted black but the price seems top end for a 3r what is the future forecast for noble prices i know we dont have a crystal ball but your opinions would be good i bought a sagaris in december for the noise and comfort over the noble but for me the noble looks are awesome is it easy to fit m400 side scoops and where can these be purchased from? my wife is really bored of it all now and said stop being so bloody stupid and just buy one!!!or if not just shut up about it.argh!!!

[david.mt]

It will be a full price as it has a dealer margin built in. They are also including a warranty although these are generally not very comprehensive although I have no experience of the dealer. I would ensure fully serviced first.

I suspect that prices will remain firm and perhaps even increase for good examples as they are an affordable supercar with limited supply and increasing demand - more so for the M400.

For a 3R it does look a top end price and if you were to change exhaust, intercooler, radiator, brakes etc then you easily be looking close to £40k for which you could pick up a comparable M400 although the only one for sale at the moment is red.

Even if you settle on a 3R I would look for one with an interior I could live with - they did an alcantara option which is fine or a dark leather.

[sean j g]

thanks david some good advice i just wish your car was black!!!!!i have my head set on black i know they look good in most colours but i know the red m400 is only a couple of grand more but i couldnt live with the red and it has no mods i do like your blue but i have decided its got to be black thanks again for all your help and info!!

[5paulmv]

all i will say is buy a lot of polish cloths had a t350 in black showed all the muck [m400 prices will get pushed up when the m600 gets on the road ]

[TuxMan]

That's alot of money for a STD 3R !!!! David's car is a better buy any day off the week !!!!! Buy it and stop bloody fussing about the colour !!!!! After all black is only a wrapp away :-)