sold noble 3r what car next (please advice)

[peternoble3r]

noble 3r titanium on pistonheads £24,500 went to germany on friday from northern ireland, what would be the next step?

[Gadgeroonie]

its a tricky car to replace

do you want something fast or something comfy ?


a Ultima is more extreme and a Porker is comfier and more reliable

[peternoble3r]

same as noble only next step up had 996 with gt3 kit before noble did,nt like it much and give me more trouble than noble which I only had to weld manifold.

[F.C.]

I went for an F430 and now an Exige S.
I love the car and hoe it handles.
If you are worried about power then I suggest you look at an early S2 Elise with a supercharged Honda Type R Engine in it, Sub 900KG 350 - 420 BHP.;)

[peternoble3r]

bye the way has to be as fast as 3r.

[peternoble3r]

thinking saggy 355 or 360

[F.C.]

peternoble3r said:

bye the way has to be as fast as 3r.

The Elise conversion above was quicker than my M400.
355 - 360 will dissapoint.

Edited by F.C. on Sunday 18th January 21:47

[peternoble3r]

what about sagaris low mile and good colour would it be better than 360 .

[AMG Merc]

Why did you sell the Noble?

[peternoble3r]

had it 1 1/2 years I normally change every year or so but this one could be hard to replace which I may not have relized.

[s,one]

I think if I get rid of my Noble it will be for a Gallardo, done the full range of Lotus cars most are all grip no grunt(except v8 esprit, which I loved). However the Honda'd cars would be intersting for a laugh. Bit confined in the cabin I think tho and never have that certain special feel that a fezza or Lambo would give you. Saggaris = sp6 engine

[michael.heyne@wh]

Hey peter,
the car arrived save in germany on friday 10pm after 600 miles. I got an average 23 mpg on the trip, satisfying. And its really more comfortable than my elise.

And the way it sounds an goes, phenomenal, ill never sell it. Nevertheless i found two little things on it.
for one, there is a sound when the inside fan is on, did you have that? started one mile after we left.
and secondly when there is no gear selected and I release the clutch there is a sound at the speed of the engine spinning. Anyone had this before?
Apart from that everythings perfect. My father will inspect everything the following weekend, it rained today so I didnt want to take it out.

[peternoble3r]

I know what you mean sp6 but have only £31,000 to spend

[peternoble3r]

yes forgot to tell you turn the fan anti clockwise and the noise won,t happen need to adjust levers at fan but did not annoy me as i used anti clockwise fan only it will never make a noice.
This is normal release beareing noise put clutch in and out a few times and normaly stops.

[F.C.]

A 360 is a nice car but can bit snappy on the limit.(if you can tell you've reached it it's too late)
I like the sag but engine re-builds are expensive and you really have to factor in a possible re-build in the price if you are going to use it to its full potential.
What about an Ultima if you like a raw ride 450 - 500 Bhp in one of those would be a nice combination and within your budget.
If I don't Honda an Elise I suspect an Ultima will be next on my shopping list
(unless of course the new Noble appears)

[sean_goodman]

michael.heyne@wh said:

Hey peter,
the car arrived save in germany on friday 10pm after 600 miles. I got an average 23 mpg on the trip, satisfying. And its really more comfortable than my elise.

And the way it sounds an goes, phenomenal, ill never sell it. Nevertheless i found two little things on it.
for one, there is a sound when the inside fan is on, did you have that? started one mile after we left.
and secondly when there is no gear selected and I release the clutch there is a sound at the speed of the engine spinning. Anyone had this before?
Apart from that everythings perfect. My father will inspect everything the following weekend, it rained today so I didnt want to take it out.

welcome to noble ownership in germany. that makes two of us now to be best of my knowledge.
i am hear hanover

sean

[Jenx]

http://www.stevecarter.com/R500/R500main.htm

[NobleGuy]

michael.heyne@wh said:

Hey peter,
the car arrived save in germany on friday 10pm after 600 miles. I got an average 23 mpg on the trip, satisfying. And its really more comfortable than my elise.

And the way it sounds an goes, phenomenal, ill never sell it. Nevertheless i found two little things on it.
for one, there is a sound when the inside fan is on, did you have that? started one mile after we left.
and secondly when there is no gear selected and I release the clutch there is a sound at the speed of the engine spinning. Anyone had this before?
Apart from that everythings perfect. My father will inspect everything the following weekend, it rained today so I didnt want to take it out.

My clutch rattles too and has done since I got the diff done. Seems still to work fine after 12 months.

[kinetic]

You could get a mk1 Porsche GT3 for maybe 35k. Pretty much as quick as the Noble, better built and won't lose any money.

[F.C.]

Jenx said:

http://www.stevecarter.com/R500/R500main.htm

I'd love one of these or a derivative but in our climate they're a little bit too impractical, last summer It would have been used for about ten outings.
F.C.