I want one!

[ian187]

Hi guys,
I'm looking to buy a Noble M12, I guess this has been asked a squillion times (I did have a quick search), but what should I look for and what problems are there with these cars?
I've heard rumours about the ECU???

I've had a TVR Chimaera for the last 4 years and fancy a change (don't tell the TVR forum I'm here ;-)

Also wondering if there are any meets or anything around and I could meet up with some of the owners and chat about the cars and have a look perhaps. I'm in the Nailsworth / Glos / Bath area

I know from buying the TVR that there's a lot to learn which you don't know till you've had one - I guess the M12 would be similar. So if any of you guys could enlighten me or fancy letting me have a look at your car (I'll buy you a beer!) it would be much appreciated.

[Simon BB]

Hi there! You'll find a mine of information amoungst the threads on this forum - the cars are pretty simple really with all major faults well documented and all avoidable.

I live in Hungerford - M4 JCT 14, you're more than welcome to have a look at one of the best M12 3R's that there is (all in MHO!! )

Good luck with your search, you know it makes sense!

Si

[gadgeroonie]

you missed a meet yesterday !!!

the things to check for when you buy one :

does it have an LSD fitted
does it have a Track day sump fitted

if you want to get somebody to look at a car for you Gary from www.Crazyhorsesracing.com

he will travel to look at cars for you

hope this helps

[martvr]

Hi Ian,

I did just what you are planning on doing a little over 4 years ago now. You'd be welcome to come up and have a chat and a poke around the car if we can sort out a suitable time. I'm just north of Cirencester so not too far. Let me know what you think although there might be a bit of a pause before I can get back to you.

Cheers,

Martin

[ian187]

Thanks guys,
I guess a 3R covers most of the issues?
Don't know if I want to spend that much tho. I was looking at spending 25Kish I've seen a few 3R's for about 33K - 35K would this be a reasonable price for one that has been looked after and got everything it should have???

Is there much difference between owning a 3 with all the bits done or a 3R as it stands?

[AMG Merc]

ian187 said:

Is there much difference between owning a 3 with all the bits done or a 3R as it stands?

Assuming "all the bits" are done, visually it's only the front lights - personally I think the 3R lights make the car look very modern.

[V6GTO]

AMG Merc said:

personally I think the 3R lights make the car look very modern.

That...and a wing

M.

[AMG Merc]

V6GTO said:

AMG Merc said:

personally I think the 3R lights make the car look very modern.

That...and a wing

M.

but my car is lighter than yours (plus drier and cleaner too)!

[V6GTO]

Lighter, drier,cleaner yes...better colour?...NO!

M.