Discussion
Let's see.
R8. Made by Audi. Competes with the 911.
M15. Made by Lee.
If I wanted a 911, I'd buy a 911....
However, given my recent purchase, you may well see me in a R8 at some point in the future when the P&L loss is acceptable (worked it out yet Greg???)
The official site is very cool though
http://microsites.audi.com/audir8/htm
The black version looks terribly like a gayardo though.
J
R8. Made by Audi. Competes with the 911.
M15. Made by Lee.
If I wanted a 911, I'd buy a 911....
However, given my recent purchase, you may well see me in a R8 at some point in the future when the P&L loss is acceptable (worked it out yet Greg???)
The official site is very cool though
http://microsites.audi.com/audir8/htm
The black version looks terribly like a gayardo though.
J
What a truly stunning website! Thats got to be the best marketing site and coolest film I have ever seen.
It pains me to say so, and all you lot know that I am a true Noble lover, but I think that the new Audi R8 is stunning in every respect.
I have actually had my name down for one at my local Audi dealer for about 8 months. Not intending to keep one, but its a close call between an R8 and a gallardo for my next car. (both should hit the 55k mark at about the same time.
Greg
It pains me to say so, and all you lot know that I am a true Noble lover, but I think that the new Audi R8 is stunning in every respect.
I have actually had my name down for one at my local Audi dealer for about 8 months. Not intending to keep one, but its a close call between an R8 and a gallardo for my next car. (both should hit the 55k mark at about the same time.
Greg
joust said:
However, given my recent purchase, you may well see me in a R8 at some point in the future when the P&L loss is acceptable (worked it out yet Greg???)J
Uumm, not really matey, are you buying a job lot from a finance reposession? Do you want to be your usual ledgendary self and offload one to me for a small profit instead of a huge one? I would love any of them!! G
mr noble said:
What a truly stunning website! Thats got to be the best marketing site and coolest film I have ever seen.
It pains me to say so, and all you lot know that I am a true Noble lover, but I think that the new Audi R8 is stunning in every respect.
I have actually had my name down for one at my local Audi dealer for about 8 months. Not intending to keep one, but its a close call between an R8 and a gallardo for my next car. (both should hit the 55k mark at about the same time.
Greg
It pains me to say so, and all you lot know that I am a true Noble lover, but I think that the new Audi R8 is stunning in every respect.
I have actually had my name down for one at my local Audi dealer for about 8 months. Not intending to keep one, but its a close call between an R8 and a gallardo for my next car. (both should hit the 55k mark at about the same time.
Greg
Think it will be quite a few years before the lambo hits 55K...for a rhd anyway....what is the price on the R8...what is the deposit greg?? Have to agree..website is very well done, as is the car.
Edited by alex s on Monday 9th October 22:55
This is the trouble with the M15 costing £75k+
You know the R8 is going to be well screwed together and the interior will be streets ahead of the M15 both in design and quality.
They aren't going to be as common as 911
If the M15 cost 60k I'd put a deposit on now. But I am more likely to go the Audi route.
Subject to the test drives.....
You know the R8 is going to be well screwed together and the interior will be streets ahead of the M15 both in design and quality.
They aren't going to be as common as 911
If the M15 cost 60k I'd put a deposit on now. But I am more likely to go the Audi route.
Subject to the test drives.....
Should not really say anything about my R8 on here.
You know who I stayed with at Le Mans??
Don't have a deposit down (as such) But TBH I can't afford on now and don't want to sell the Noble yet. Was just planning on making a fast buck on a premium sale.
I would definatly rather spend my £75k on a brand spankers new V8 R8 than a V6 M15. The build, warranty, ease of service etc will be streets ahead.
I agree, a £60k M15 would make much more sense. I think its going to be a very tough market for Noble, but then again, it won't be hard to shift 250 of them each year, and if thats enough, then all will be well.
I think Noble need to announce some plans and release some official drawings for an M12 Mk2 very soon. There are a whole host of superb new cars coming out soon, and Noble currently is only pitching one car in the toughest spot.
If I knew there was a new £50k supercar (from Noble) just round the corner then I would not be starting to look about for what to get next!
G
You know who I stayed with at Le Mans??
Don't have a deposit down (as such) But TBH I can't afford on now and don't want to sell the Noble yet. Was just planning on making a fast buck on a premium sale.
I would definatly rather spend my £75k on a brand spankers new V8 R8 than a V6 M15. The build, warranty, ease of service etc will be streets ahead.
I agree, a £60k M15 would make much more sense. I think its going to be a very tough market for Noble, but then again, it won't be hard to shift 250 of them each year, and if thats enough, then all will be well.
I think Noble need to announce some plans and release some official drawings for an M12 Mk2 very soon. There are a whole host of superb new cars coming out soon, and Noble currently is only pitching one car in the toughest spot.
If I knew there was a new £50k supercar (from Noble) just round the corner then I would not be starting to look about for what to get next!
G
Edited by mr noble on Monday 9th October 23:25
mr noble said:
I would definatly rather spend my £75k on a brand spankers new V8 R8 than a V6 M15. The build, warranty, ease of service etc will be streets ahead.
I agree, a £60k M15 would make much more sense. I think its going to be a very tough market for Noble, but then again, it won't be hard to shift 250 of them each year, and if thats enough, then all will be well.
I agree, a £60k M15 would make much more sense. I think its going to be a very tough market for Noble, but then again, it won't be hard to shift 250 of them each year, and if thats enough, then all will be well.
Then again the Noble is likely to be streets ahead on performance compared to the R8. The M15's interior did look a little disjointed I wouldn't be surprised if the M15 has had a significant interior facelift before customers recieve their cars.
mr noble said:
I think Noble need to announce some plans and release some official drawings for an M12 Mk2 very soon. There are a whole host of superb new cars coming out soon, and Noble currently is only pitching one car in the toughest spot.
If I knew there was a new £50k supercar (from Noble) just round the corner then I would not be starting to look about for what to get next!
I suspect that the next car out of Noble will be an M15 with more power and no luxuary kit as an M400 replacement. Since such a car would require less design work than a complete overhaul of the M12 and be more profitable due to high price bracket. Would be interested to see what the relative cost of the M15's platform is compared to the M12 and whether an M15 platform could make money at M12 prices.
The car I would be worried about if I were Noble would be the Lotus Esprit as that is likely to be pitched at a similar price and market with the additional benefit of Lotus's history and far larger engineering reasources.
That's the trouble with the M15, it's up against stunning cars like the new Audi that are bullet proof. The extra bit of performance will only appeal to a limited number of customers imho. I predict that Noble will regret not exploiting the niche that he made is own, the Audi has class and style. The M15 has none.
member8888 said:
That's the trouble with the M15, it's up against stunning cars like the new Audi that are bullet proof. The extra bit of performance will only appeal to a limited number of customers imho. I predict that Noble will regret not exploiting the niche that he made is own, the Audi has class and style. The M15 has none.
Where can I see some details on this Audi?
mr noble said:
Always read the threads before asking questions Rob! 
Smartass Gregor
I was too busy to trawl or I would have asked - you see, I was out in my Maybach - had to visit the RR dealer the check out the respray on my Phantom (also modified those umbrellas) - just came back from Monza where I met with the engineers about revising the suspension on my new track-toy - acquired them in an online auction last week in a knockdown deal - you wouldn't believe it! 
Now the that Audi - THAT IS NICE - clearly in the M15 class - Daytona Grey with Carobon Sigma Sidleblade please! At the risk of further sarcasm will this be a reality, what's the cost estimate and delivery when?
And, THAT'S the way to create interest in a car before it exists - what an inspiring video clip - if only Noble had that level of marketing £s!
1. Its not turbocharged - so there is very little scope for more poweR.........IS 400BHP N/A A BAD THING?
2. Its slower than the M15..........MIGHT HELP ME LIVE LONGER
3. Its an Audi !!.............GREAT!!......BUILT LIKE BUILDINGS
4. It looks like an audi not a supercar...........IT LOOKS AWESOME!!!
I STILL LOVE ALL THINGS NOBLE, BUT THINK THAT THE M12 SERIES IS BEING LEFT HIGH AND DRY WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS!!
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2. Its slower than the M15..........MIGHT HELP ME LIVE LONGER
3. Its an Audi !!.............GREAT!!......BUILT LIKE BUILDINGS
4. It looks like an audi not a supercar...........IT LOOKS AWESOME!!!
I STILL LOVE ALL THINGS NOBLE, BUT THINK THAT THE M12 SERIES IS BEING LEFT HIGH AND DRY WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS!!
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