Nobles can you help answer some questions plz?
Nobles can you help answer some questions plz?
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neolee40

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34 posts

251 months

Monday 29th August 2005
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Ok all I have been wanting one of these for a while now and I was wondering if you guys can answer a few questions, I know I can afford to get one the question is can I afford to run one?

1. How much do these cost to service and how often?

2. Whats the MPG? 27 MPG? how much to fill up?

3. I know there's no boot space so where do you guys store stuff?

4 How reliable are these cars as I know they are based on a ford engine?

Thank for your input :)

JAZ 34

568 posts

266 months

Monday 29th August 2005
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3, 3R or an M400?

neolee40

Original Poster:

34 posts

251 months

Monday 29th August 2005
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M400 This might sound abit Noobie but whats the differences betweens them all?

thanks

JAZ 34

568 posts

266 months

Monday 29th August 2005
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Well,

Noble developed the M12 firstly with a 2.5L engine, then stuck a 3L engine in later on in the development stage then brought out a 3R which basically has all the lessons learned from previous in it.

The M400 is around a year old now and is the latest M12 variant. I would say that Noble have really improved the product throughout the build history. I went from a 3R up to an M400.

Service can be expensive but I have yet to hit a 6000 mile or larger service. I am sure the guys will comment.

You are correct, no boot space but luggage can be stored under your legs or behind the movable seats. No problem for a weekend away.

reliability has been getting better and better through the build history and in my experience the engine has been perfect in both Nobles I have owned.

If you do opt for a Noble, prepare for a load of attention and rubbernecking.

Me personally, the best car I have ever owned and ever will....the lads at the factory are brilliant to deal with and you may want to drop Micknall an email for more info. He posts on here a lot.

JAZ 34



MPG in an M400 is very light. I get about 230 miles out of a tank but hey, who would buy this car if MPG were an issue!



neolee40

Original Poster:

34 posts

251 months

Monday 29th August 2005
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230 MPG thats great . I only get 300 out of my Honda Integra Type-R DC-5. so an extra 70 miles anit so much . granted these are amazing looking cars.

micknall

826 posts

272 months

Tuesday 30th August 2005
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Neolee,

Servicing at our factory in Leicestershire costs from between £595 + VAT to £895 + VAT, depending on the service required. Servicing is required every 6000 miles or one year, whichever is reached first.

We also have a selection of Noble-approved sales and service centres around the UK, details of which can be found on www.noblecars.com.

Simon Hucknall
Press Officer
Noble Automotive Ltd.