She's gone

[DanH]

I hate watching my cars being driven away by an interloper, and this car more than any other I've owned.

Despite selling her I really don't think anything else will have the character and charm of the M12.

For now I'll return my sword, and plot my next move. Hope you don't mind if I hang around as I'm not entirely sure an M400 isn't on the list of potentials.

Going to have to go to the pub now and drown my sorrows. Apologies to Phil for going on about the car all last night. I'm going to be even worse tonight!

To those worrying about selling their M12s, my experience was thus. Advert up on Friday pm, phone call Saturday, Viewing Sunday. Offer Sunday. Gone this Friday. Happy with what I got for her too. I'm really sad she went so quickly as I'd been expecting it to be a long process punctuated with idiot time wasters. I really thought I'd still be enjoying the car for the next couple of months. In fact it was the easiest sale I've ever had - assuming the draft doesn't get pulled or something! Perhaps I got lucky, but I suspect the truth is that at the right price a well maintained car won't be hard to sell.

Anyway its been a pleasure getting to know all of you, and I'll still be around in something fast!

Also thanks to the Vegantune boys who looked after her so well. They helped me out on weekends twice when they were closed, and its that kind of service that really shows how great they are.

In memoriam :



Gone but never forgotten!

>> Edited by DanH on Friday 15th July 18:14

>> Edited by DanH on Friday 15th July 18:45

[amg merc]

Dan,

Absolutely, do please continue to hang out with us here mate! Your experience is extremely vaulable and if you go the pork route we'll all be keen to hear your comparisons against the mighty and handsome M12!

PS - go on get blotted - mine's a shandy mate!

[m12_nathan]

Don't be sad Dan, the only way you'll know if the Noble is the best car for you is to try some more, you can always get an M400 later!

[DanH]

Thanks guys, and sage words.

Its still gutting though! Never thought she'd sell so fast

[Mr Noble]

Nice to have had your input on this forum Dan, please continue to contribute. (unless you go German! )

God rest her stripey soul carefully into the next owners hands! (he must be a happy chappy)

GN

[chippie]

Indeed I am a happy chappie! Couldn't stop giggling at the wastegates chattering away on the way up the M11 . Stunning car and haven't even gone anywhere near the limit yet, have to book a track day soon!
Sorry to take it off your hands Dan, know how you feel!!

P.S. Does anyone want a '99 4.5 Chimaera?

[DanH]

chippie said:

Indeed I am a happy chappie! Couldn't stop giggling at the wastegates chattering away on the way up the M11 . Stunning car and haven't even gone anywhere near the limit yet, have to book a track day soon! Sorry to take it off your hands Dan, know how you feel!! P.S. Does anyone want a '99 4.5 Chimaera?

Have fun. I'm sure she's gone to a good home!

[AMG Merc]

chippie said:

P.S. Does anyone want a '99 4.5 Chimaera?

Welcome and funnily enough.... no thanks!

[V6GTO]

Hello Chippie :wave: Welcome to the Nobility...I take it the stripes are staying?

Martin.

[chillidog]

Keep in touch Dan and welcome chippie. Oh and if it was mine I'd keep the stripes!
--
Richard

[chippie]

Yep, I think the stripes are staying, wasn't sure at first but they've grown on me.
And no Chimaera bashing please, as according to my girlfriend it's a better car as it's prettier.
That's girl logic.

[Ash M400]

Hi Dan

Anytime you want a ride, just shout.

But I suspect you will be back in an M400 soon

[V6GTO]

m12_nathan said:

Not if he experiences the wonders of having a car that he take use without fear of it breaking

ALL cars break, Nathan, and owning a BMW you should know that well. (allthough I do envy the extent of your warrenty)

Martin.

[m12_nathan]

I may have been quite drunk when I wrote that

I've just had a new clutch and flywheel fitted under warrenty

[V6GTO]

m12_nathan said:

I may have been quite drunk when I wrote that I've just had a new clutch and flywheel fitted under warrenty

I trust you'll be trying to get another clutch out of them soon!

Martin.

[DanH]

V6GTO said:

m12_nathan said: I may have been quite drunk when I wrote that I've just had a new clutch and flywheel fitted under warrenty I trust you'll be trying to get another clutch out of them soon! Martin.

Hopefully not if BMW can actually work out the problem with the SMG box in every single CSL. Those that claim they don't have it, seem to come back a few thousand miles later eating their words! On the plus side, BMW are replacing the clutches whilst trying to get to the bottom of it.

[m12_nathan]

It also means I know how many launch controls have been done with the clutch

Dan - the dealer is saying that it may be an earlier recall not being done properly, there are cars out there that don't have the problem, and the normal M3 uses the same clutch & gearbox but with different software and doesn't have any slipping problems...