2.5/3.0 - definitive owners survey
Discussion
Hi,
Having searched through the Noble forum i can't find a definitive list of niggles that people had with their 2.5's and 3.0's, so rather than this keep happening again, it would be nice if this became a "reference thread".
Anyone who has owned a 2.5 or 3.0 not 3.0R or M400 please could you post:
a) 2.5 or 3.0
b) miles covered
c) number of times broken down and why
d) minor niggles
Having owned a TVR i personally don't mind if a window stops working and i have to replace a fuse, or you can only open the passenger door from the inside, but when the car leaves you stranded at the side of the road then that's another matter.
Thanks for your participation.
VS
Having searched through the Noble forum i can't find a definitive list of niggles that people had with their 2.5's and 3.0's, so rather than this keep happening again, it would be nice if this became a "reference thread".
Anyone who has owned a 2.5 or 3.0 not 3.0R or M400 please could you post:
a) 2.5 or 3.0
b) miles covered
c) number of times broken down and why
d) minor niggles
Having owned a TVR i personally don't mind if a window stops working and i have to replace a fuse, or you can only open the passenger door from the inside, but when the car leaves you stranded at the side of the road then that's another matter.
Thanks for your participation.
VS
Engine: 2.5
Year: 2001 - 51 plate
No: 008
Miles: 18,000 (Owned since 9,000)
Modifications: Exhaust re-mounted to avoid the continuusly breaking welds, Omex ECU, Shift Light, Launch Control, F.P Intercooler, F.P. BoV
Proper Breakdowns: 2
First was due to a hose coming off the radiator.
Second was the failure of the Magnetti Marelli ECU.
Niggles:
Clutch went a bit early (16,000) although the original 2.5 cutches have now been upgraded to AP ones. Had a few cooling issues, soon sorted by factory fan upgrade.
Whats Next:
Track Sump, Solid brakes lines, Spare set of wheels, Nitrons, Actually getting the launch control to work
, modify centre console for engine monitoring system and new stereo.
Year: 2001 - 51 plate
No: 008
Miles: 18,000 (Owned since 9,000)
Modifications: Exhaust re-mounted to avoid the continuusly breaking welds, Omex ECU, Shift Light, Launch Control, F.P Intercooler, F.P. BoV
Proper Breakdowns: 2
First was due to a hose coming off the radiator.
Second was the failure of the Magnetti Marelli ECU.
Niggles:
Clutch went a bit early (16,000) although the original 2.5 cutches have now been upgraded to AP ones. Had a few cooling issues, soon sorted by factory fan upgrade.
Whats Next:
Track Sump, Solid brakes lines, Spare set of wheels, Nitrons, Actually getting the launch control to work
, modify centre console for engine monitoring system and new stereo.www.gto3.com 3l
www.lotus-elise.org.uk/noble 2.5l
That will tell you pretty much the differences between them.
J
>> Edited by joust on Tuesday 12th April 09:55
www.lotus-elise.org.uk/noble 2.5l
That will tell you pretty much the differences between them.
J
>> Edited by joust on Tuesday 12th April 09:55
on my face !
993t, particularly in ttx50 guise, is a serious bit of kit. However, I found it just that bit "souless" and "tutonic" for my tastes.
Ultima is, of course, an "old" Lee design but none the worse for what Ted has managed to do with it. I personally don't like the styling at all, and also am not a pure "power" freak, I prefer a combination of styling that I like, handling and power of which the original S1 elise gave me, and then I just "graduated up" to the M12 as it perfectly fitted that requirement.
According to some of our learned friends in the magazine trade, there is no finer handling car than the M12 - and plus you are into a marque with significant volumes compared to the Ultima (and hence sell on is somewhat easier presumably).
Me - I always drive each car I'm looking at and then make a decision, but you won't regret a Noble!
J
Ultima is, of course, an "old" Lee design but none the worse for what Ted has managed to do with it. I personally don't like the styling at all, and also am not a pure "power" freak, I prefer a combination of styling that I like, handling and power of which the original S1 elise gave me, and then I just "graduated up" to the M12 as it perfectly fitted that requirement.
According to some of our learned friends in the magazine trade, there is no finer handling car than the M12 - and plus you are into a marque with significant volumes compared to the Ultima (and hence sell on is somewhat easier presumably).
Me - I always drive each car I'm looking at and then make a decision, but you won't regret a Noble!
J
Drove a low spec Ultima last Sunday which i loved. With only 375hp and 265 rears it was quite a gentle car to drive (considering!). Yes it was loud, and you wouldn't want to do speed bumps in it, but my biggest problem was getting in and out.
993TT is wonderful, but doesn't feel "special" like the Ultima. I have a feeling the Noble will fill the gap between the two rather well, so am trying to arrange a test drive for this weekend.
Any recommendations?
VS
P.S. Can't afford a 3R
993TT is wonderful, but doesn't feel "special" like the Ultima. I have a feeling the Noble will fill the gap between the two rather well, so am trying to arrange a test drive for this weekend.
Any recommendations?
VS
P.S. Can't afford a 3R
What are you looking to spend? £35-£40k will easily get you into a nice 3R in a private sale. It's worth the extra money with 6 spd box, trackday sump, wheels, faired in lights, etc.
Ask what a Noble dealer would buy a 1-2 year old 3R with 8k miles. There's a big mark up on most of the forecourt prices, like many specialist marques.
Ask what a Noble dealer would buy a 1-2 year old 3R with 8k miles. There's a big mark up on most of the forecourt prices, like many specialist marques.
A nice 3R for £35K - please show me !!!!
I have a 3.0 - one of the first, Air filters in the "right" place. No "off the road" problems. Minor problems - the common problem with the speed sensor, a failed air temp sensor -£60 to find the fault and replace. Apart from that nothing. just the usual tyres , oil etc. mileage is approaching 18K.
Very happy with it. bought from a non noble dealer.
Alex.
I have a 3.0 - one of the first, Air filters in the "right" place. No "off the road" problems. Minor problems - the common problem with the speed sensor, a failed air temp sensor -£60 to find the fault and replace. Apart from that nothing. just the usual tyres , oil etc. mileage is approaching 18K.
Very happy with it. bought from a non noble dealer.
Alex.
mines a 2.5 classic
March 02
silver
no..36 or thereabouts
13.5k miles on clock (bought privately at 10k last august)
no major breakdown
centre mirror fell off...glued it back on
wing mirrors drift...had them sorted at service
window winder sticking...resolved itself ?!
windscreen wiper failure...also resolved itself!
still has the old ECU...no probs so far (touch wood)
used daily
loving every minute.
March 02
silver
no..36 or thereabouts
13.5k miles on clock (bought privately at 10k last august)
no major breakdown
centre mirror fell off...glued it back on
wing mirrors drift...had them sorted at service
window winder sticking...resolved itself ?!
windscreen wiper failure...also resolved itself!
still has the old ECU...no probs so far (touch wood)
used daily
loving every minute.
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