Noble as an everyday car

[cnjohnson_uk]

Hi All,

As a prospective Noble owner, please can someone advise on the suitablity of a 3R as an everyday car. I currently have a not so old Porsche Boxster and am considering a factory order Noble as a replacement.

Your views would be appreciated.

[jaz34]

Very much an everyday car.

I find the 3R a great drive, in town, heavy traffic etc and out on the open roads and motorways. The car is geat in every situation.

Me personally, would not leave it in car parks or near large groups of people..... for obvious reasons. I defected from the Lotus camp after a 340R and an Elise.

[joust]

You can search for "everyday car" in the forum search...

It'll throw up these amongst others

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=127790

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=11706

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=90011

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=85899

You can find loads more just by wandering through the pages.

J

[V6GTO]

The only issue you might have, coming from a Porker, is the lack of a boot. However, you'de be suprised just how much you can get in the cabin.

A daily driver? ABSOBLOODYLUTLY!

Martin.

[cnjohnson_uk]

Thanks all, particulary Joust for sorting me out with the links. I am slowly trawling through all the pages looking at the past posts but it is taking quite a while.

Does anyone know what a realistic lead time would be for a factory built car. I was offered immediately a 3R in a Viper Grey with a light grey interior but for me the interior needs to be a little darker (personal taste and all that)

[CRB1]

Catherine,
I suggest you call the factory on Tuesday regarding lead times. I wouldn't call it an everyday car if it was your only car cos. you might have trouble getting dogs in!
However, considering you have a Freelander(assuming you have dogs) then no problem. Speed bumps can be a problem and sometimes you worry that the driver behind is aware that some need to be taken dead slow.
This car does attract a lot of attention. Can you handle that!

[cnjohnson_uk]

How do you know I have dogs?

Anyway yes thats why we have a Freelander and no I cant get them in the Porsche either.

Yes I will call the Factory, I was just trying to get an idea off here. The local dealer wasnt 100% sure although he thought 8 months would be about right

[jaz34]

Is the factory not back to the grind tomorrow?

Catherine, you occasionally get lucky and they have a cancelled order or something like that, that would match your colours and interior etc.


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>> Edited by jaz34 on Sunday 2nd January 21:40

[cnjohnson_uk]

Bank Holiday tomorrow, although I am sure I read a post from the factory saying they were back on the 3rd. I will give them a buzz in the morning. I am not in a huge rush so if it is 8 mths its not the end of the world an I would rather a car in a colour/trim/spec that we want.

I am thinking of arranging a test drive next weekend although I am told the demo car is an M400

[m12_nathan]

From what I'm told if you drive an m400 you'll buy one

[CRB1]

Who do you regard as the local dealer?

[DanH]

Hmm normally people ask if you can 'use it everday', to that the answer is yes. Its by no means an 'everyday car' though. Its got no hidden cargo storage, you'd have to be braver than me to leave it in a multistorey, you get loads of attention wherever you drive it (for better and worse), it doesn't like speed ramps straight on, its fantastically quick & the list goes on.

To say its an everday car, is to lump it in with a Golf CL, which is hardly fair!

I don't really understand why people ask these questions though, as its entirely self apparent. Have a test drive and see what you think, your definition of every-day and anyone elses are unlikely to be identical. The only thing I'd say is that its a drivers car, and it deserves respect when driving it. Just ask the telegraph sunday supplement journalist

[cnjohnson_uk]

CRB - The Noble Factory passed my details to Newtown in Wales as I understand that Williams in Bristol are no longer a dealer.

The car I mentioned above as being offered to me for immediate delivery is at Newtown.

>> Edited by cnjohnson_uk on Monday 3rd January 10:34

[domcross]

cnjohnson_uk said:

CRB - The Noble Factory passed my details to Newtown in Wales as I understand that Williams in Bristol are no longer a dealer. The car I mentioned above as being offered to me for immediate delivery is at Newtown. >> Edited by cnjohnson_uk on Monday 3rd January 10:34

Catherine,
I live in Wiltshire and have just bought an M400 (a couple of weeks old). If you want to take a look at a Noble before heading to Wales/Leicestershire mail me off list and you're welcome to come over... I'm near Devizes.

I too went through the 'everyday car' debate and decided that it wasn't if it's to be your only car. That said, I find the M400 a joy to drive and comfortable on any long journey.

Dominic

[Davey S1]

cnjohnson_uk said:

CRB - The Noble Factory passed my details to Newtown in Wales as I understand that Williams in Bristol are no longer a dealer. The car I mentioned above as being offered to me for immediate delivery is at Newtown. >> Edited by cnjohnson_uk on Monday 3rd January 10:34

Catherine I had a look at that car at Newtown a few days ago. I really liked the colour and it comes with a nice plate - GTO3R GO

[cnjohnson_uk]

I am sure the Newtown car is a looker and from the photos they sent me I do like the exterior colour but my Porsche has a light grey interior and I really really would love to have a rapberry leather interior.

[chillidog]

Catherine

I can't think why anyone would buy a new 3R rather than a new M400, apart from the price difference.

Test drive the M400 and the 3R and make your own mind up on which is better for you. Bear in mind that a number of forum regulars are "upgrading" to the M400 and not the 3R as far as I can see.

Then decide if you can live with your chosen M12 on your daily commute.

If you've used the Boxter for commuting then you already know some of the reactions that you'll get from your staff and clients; it'll probably be more positive with the Noble

[DanH]

Not sure it will with a raspberry interior

[BliarOut]

So how bad is the speed hump thing? I'm still thinking of doing the Boxster>Noble route this year, but there are humps on one of my routes home. They are the split type, ie. two square blocks. Can the Noble handle these ok?
They are unnoticeable in the Boxster at 45

[AMG Merc]

BliarOut said:

So how bad is the speed hump thing? I'm still thinking of doing the Boxster>Noble route this year, but there are humps on one of my routes home. They are the split type, ie. two square blocks. Can the Noble handle these ok? They are unnoticeable in the Boxster at 45

No problem, just go slow! My area is festooned with speed-humps and the Noble clears even the highest set ones. If you do suffer from this also get a few mils shaved off the frint splitter as this makes a huge difference.