Does anyone know this car FS at Kerridges?

[Fozzie73]

Hello all,

I'm thinking of trekking over to Suffolk to look at this car:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3479101.htm

Long shot I appreciate but does anyone know the car?

Many Thanks

John

[anotherdom]

Kerridges are very local to me (well, to my house at least) so I've seen the car. I don't have any history, but expect someone on here will.

Dom.

[Lecher24]

John, I bought my car from Kerridges in January and saw this one while there. Looked very nice and for what it's worth Kerridges have been top notch on after-sales service so far. If you don't get any negative feedback on the car from your post, it's got to be worth a look?
Ian

[Scooby P1]

Cannot comment on kerridges but what i can say is you will definitely NOT be disappointed with the colour..

[TuxMan]

Looks to be alot of money !! 5 speed box ?? also does it have a trackday day sump ? very poor advert and while the milage is low remember the diff in the 5 speed is made of swiss cheese and without a track day sump going on track would be a very bad idea !! .


how the hell this car is still for sale i will never know !! top spec and great condition !!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3503239.htm

Tux

[gianlu]

I went to see this car a few weeks ago. Was the first one I checked, so it might not be the most professional 'survey', but it did not seem a very cherished example, quite a bit of rust, one (only one) damper replaced, the other 3 old. The car is sold on behalf of a customer so no warranty (but I guess it could have been included with some haggling).
My 2p: follow the indication from tuxman, Rob (AMG merc) is in top condition and Rob a top guy too.
I then decided to buy one which I found in Italy and bring it back. Hopefully I'll be able to drive beginning of April.

Anotherdom: where do you live? I just moved to Needham Market, I'm really less than a minute away from Kerridges.

cheers/Luca

[anotherdom]

Luca,

You're even closer than me then - I'm in Ringshall. We'll have to meet up when you have the car.

Dom.

[gianlu]

anotherdom said:

Luca,

You're even closer than me then - I'm in Ringshall. We'll have to meet up when you have the car.

Dom.

and I seem to understand there a few other suffolk based noble owners. I cannot wait...hope not to have problems with the MOT which I need to pass before getting the plates.

OP sorry for the OT but a question on Kerridges: how is their service? I made up my mind and I'll be another customer for Jetstream, but would be useful to know if the garage I have on my doorstep was a good one.

thanks/luca

[sjc]

I've used Kerridges for 19 years, bought 6 cars from them.Don't know the car in question, but you will be looked after if you buy from them. Old school type of garage.

[anotherdom]

Yep, good people. Steve took me out in one of the Nobles when I went to drive a Cayman S. Unfortunately for me they sold that car quickly. The team did a very comprehensive investigation and service on my Noble after I bought it (from elsewhere), and have helped me out with phone enquiries and spares since. My 3 year old son loves to visit too!

Dom.

Edited by anotherdom on Wednesday 21st March 06:29

[Fozzie73]

Thanks all again for quick replies.

As a newbie I'm quite keen on buying from a dealer for a little peace of mind/warranty but by the sounds of it (thanks for your your honest 'initial impressions'), this car might not be 'the one'.

I appreciate that I may end up spending more in the long run on updates looking at standard-ish cars but have already stretched my funds so am beginning to think I'll just need to wait for the right car (or keep on saving...). I do tend to put a fair amount of miles on my cars so hence preference for looking at low-ish miles examples (at present).

Tux - the car you linked to looks superb but unfortunately is over my budget.

Thanks again

John

[sjc]

Fozzie, go and look at it, people can't comment too much on a car they haven't actually seen.There's a reason Kerridges have been trading over 100 years asa family business.
Even if you decide it's not the one for you, the more Nobles you look at the more you'll learn about them.

[Blu3R]

So you intend to pay a premium to buy a low mileage car and then put lots of miles on it? Sounds like a false economy to me. How many miles are you talking and how long do you anticipate keeping the car?

I agree with Andy too, go and see this one and talk to the chaps at Kerridges, you'll get lots of useful info even if you don't buy a car.

[Daisy Duke]

Scooby P1 said:

what i can say is you will definitely NOT be disappointed with the colour..

True.

TuxMan said:

how the hell this car is still for sale i will never know !! top spec and great condition !!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3503239.htm

I've been wondering that too, methinks Rob doesn't really want to sell it and has unconsciously been putting prospective buyers off.

Blu3R said:

I agree with Andy too, go and see this one and talk to the chaps at Kerridges, you'll get lots of useful info even if you don't buy a car.

Good advice. Kerridges have a good reputation, and in my experience, are a pleasure to deal with.

[AMG Merc]

Daisy Duke said:

TuxMan said:

how the hell this car is still for sale i will never know !! top spec and great condition !!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3503239.htm

I've been wondering that too, methinks Rob doesn't really want to sell it and has unconsciously been putting prospective buyers off.

Nah, my well-proven prospective buyer prep is as follows:

- I don't wash it
- I encourage next doors moggy to spend a week beforehand locked inside
- I 'misplace' my documentation file
- I mutter "Cat-D" under my breath repeatedly
- I 'spill' oil on both turbos
- I go wee-wee into the water coolant header tank (new brand of anti-freeze)

... and still they like it.

And thanks for the mention Tux

[Mattt]

Not a Noble, but I bought my car from them (Oliver). Had some minor issues after purchase (the car had been sat for a while) and all were sorted with no quibbles. Oliver even came to work specially one Sunday afternoon to open up for me so I could drop the car off before a trip away!

I'd certainly buy again there, and have had all my service/MOT work done there.

[Fozzie73]

Thanks again

Useful and fair points made - I'll give them a call.

John

[Blu3R]

Daisy Duke said:

TuxMan said:

how the hell this car is still for sale i will never know !! top spec and great condition !!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3503239.htm

I've been wondering that too, methinks Rob doesn't really want to sell it and has unconsciously been putting prospective buyers off.

I think his advert is doing a good job on it's own IMHO

[Gixeh]

Hi John,

I work for Kerridges on the sales side so please do give us a ring, if you ask for Oliver...thats me, i'll be happy to talk you through the car. The car is now owned by us and not being sold for the previous owner.

Oliver

[sunoco69]

Blu3R said:

Daisy Duke said:

TuxMan said:

how the hell this car is still for sale i will never know !! top spec and great condition !!

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3503239.htm

I've been wondering that too, methinks Rob doesn't really want to sell it and has unconsciously been putting prospective buyers off.

I think his advert is doing a good job on it's own IMHO

I love the 2nd picture on the advert. The one with the guy having a pee in the back ground.
If that dont sell it nothing will!