RE: Noble M600 - onward and upward
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I haven't. Only ones i've seen photos of them appear to be Noble's own cars.
Personally looks far too '90s to me a quarter of a mill car. It would be nice to know why they consider it a bargain? No safety aids, no paddleshift...no overheads... would genuinely be interested in what is special about it.
Personally i fail to see what went wrong with the M12. When they were out i saw quite a few, given then were a 'nobody' company who came out of the blue. At one time, they were the track car to have but as it was never replaced, everyone went to the inevitable 911 GT3.
Personally looks far too '90s to me a quarter of a mill car. It would be nice to know why they consider it a bargain? No safety aids, no paddleshift...no overheads... would genuinely be interested in what is special about it.
Personally i fail to see what went wrong with the M12. When they were out i saw quite a few, given then were a 'nobody' company who came out of the blue. At one time, they were the track car to have but as it was never replaced, everyone went to the inevitable 911 GT3.
Europa1 said:
justboxsters said:
Why did they stop making the cheap nobles? Big shame for the "every-man"....
Didn't they sell the rights to an overseas outfit?http://rossioncars.com/
Fantastic - exactly the ethos I love in a car manufacturer.
It amazes me that there's anyone on PH that doesn't like them - one of the few cars out there that you really drive, rather than point in the right direction. I'd have this over any Ferrari, McLaren (except the P1...) or Lambo any day of the week - proper driver's car.
It amazes me that there's anyone on PH that doesn't like them - one of the few cars out there that you really drive, rather than point in the right direction. I'd have this over any Ferrari, McLaren (except the P1...) or Lambo any day of the week - proper driver's car.
articulatedj said:
Rude said:
I love the principle of these (as M12 etc) though I have always wondered if the styling is holding them back. Functional is great and goes to the ethos of the machine, but economically I wonder if more outlandish styling would open up more of the sub-Pagani £££. I guess this comes from never having seen one in the carbon.
While a blessing for owners that flash boys don't have them, I would be very sad if this under-the-radar also went to make the business less sustainable. It sounds from the article though that this is not currently an issue so long may this continue.
I agree that the styling is holding them back. I would think they would consider a refresh, given that it just means swapping panels over the base frame. It doesn't look bad, but to my eye, the fender flares would look great if they were boxed or better integrated. While a blessing for owners that flash boys don't have them, I would be very sad if this under-the-radar also went to make the business less sustainable. It sounds from the article though that this is not currently an issue so long may this continue.
Regardless, it's the supercar I'd want, without question. The manual, the light weight, the small size - it all matches my idea of ultimate car. The CGT might top it if I had infinite dollars for maintenance, but in any realistic dream car scenario, the Noble is a perfect fit.
After all, the Noble is basically a better F40 in every way but the looks.
Edited by articulatedj on Monday 1st September 14:57
I suspect they would expand if this was required but despite what is stated, I don't think they are doing as well as they could/make out. He speak of 'fashion or trends' but the truth is an F40 was never 'fashionable', it is a timeless classic.
Pagani had to come up with something like the Zonda. If Noble saw this light,they could do so much better.
I wish them all the best.
Eviltad said:
plenty said:
Me too. Has anyone seen one on the road?
Nope, never.Definitely on the want list now.
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In the UK the M600 is £230,000 for painted and £270,000 for exposed carbon. It's a bit of a bargain still, but it won't be forever.
Is this suggesting a price hike is on the way?? What would be the natural price point for the car taking into it's natural competition? Will they match the Aventador's pricing? It's already at the 458's price point which would seem about right to me
Is this suggesting a price hike is on the way?? What would be the natural price point for the car taking into it's natural competition? Will they match the Aventador's pricing? It's already at the 458's price point which would seem about right to me
boardinscotland said:
Going to Le Mans this year one stopped behind me at a French Toll. In the flesh they look utterly awesome. Now I have a loud TVR and this thing took off the sound was mind bending> Saw it later when we were parked up as it passed doing numerous leptons.
Definitely on the want list now.
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what colour was itDefinitely on the want list now.
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