Got myself a Noble...!
12 November 2004, 03:30 PM
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Got myself a Noble...!
Well I managed to sell my overly priced Scooby for the money I was hoping for, thought I'd wait until after Christmas before I brought a new toy....next day I paid far to much money for this...........what a car.
12 November 2004, 03:41 PM
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Incredible bit of kit.
Can be tweeked for furtehr improvements. A guy in my village has one that's been remapped and has promised to take me for a spin. I'm expecting big things from this baby!
Can be tweeked for furtehr improvements. A guy in my village has one that's been remapped and has promised to take me for a spin. I'm expecting big things from this baby!
12 November 2004, 05:13 PM
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Very different than the RA, still think I'll miss the RA but it's gone to a good home. Thank you very much David API I own you a drink.
I didn't buy it from an auction, it was a very keen price an a independant Ferriari dealer in Brooklands. It is the GTO3 model, couldn't quite streach to the GTO3-R.
At the moment the car is more than adequate standard.......wonder how long that'll last......0-100 in 8.7 sec's sound keep a smile on my face for quite a while.
Dom
I didn't buy it from an auction, it was a very keen price an a independant Ferriari dealer in Brooklands. It is the GTO3 model, couldn't quite streach to the GTO3-R.
At the moment the car is more than adequate standard.......wonder how long that'll last......0-100 in 8.7 sec's sound keep a smile on my face for quite a while.
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Dom,
Welcome to nobility
Only thing to get used to are the number of mobile phone cameras being pointed at you from cars, pedestrians etc, oh and the smiles from young ladies........
Welcome to nobility
Only thing to get used to are the number of mobile phone cameras being pointed at you from cars, pedestrians etc, oh and the smiles from young ladies........
13 November 2004, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by dominicm
Very different than the RA, still think I'll miss the RA but it's gone to a good home. Thank you very much David API I owe you a drink.
Dom
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Good luck! David APi Engines / APi Impreza
13 November 2004, 09:48 PM
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Have they fixed all the electronic/ecu problems they had..?
I spoke with a chap last year at a Silverstone trackday who'd gone from a Ferrari to a Noble.. and laughed when I said the Noble should be more reliable day-to-day
I spoke with a chap last year at a Silverstone trackday who'd gone from a Ferrari to a Noble.. and laughed when I said the Noble should be more reliable day-to-day
13 November 2004, 11:59 PM
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Great choice. A friend's boss bought a Noble recently. I keep hinting for a ride. Hopefully a dry day soon......
Looks like a good no. plate from what I can see in the pics
Looks like a good no. plate from what I can see in the pics
14 November 2004, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by blot
Only thing to get used to are the number of mobile phone cameras being pointed at you from cars, pedestrians etc, oh and the smiles from young ladies........
14 November 2004, 04:01 PM
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I caught one of the R ones up on a dual carriageway. He kept trying to bait me into a little play. I just smiled and said "after you" I know when I'm beaten. It looked awesome.
I know when I'm beaten. It looked awesome.
14 November 2004, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by blot
Dom,
Welcome to nobility
Only thing to get used to are the number of mobile phone cameras being pointed at you from cars, pedestrians etc, oh and the smiles from young ladies........
Welcome to nobility
Only thing to get used to are the number of mobile phone cameras being pointed at you from cars, pedestrians etc, oh and the smiles from young ladies........
the smiles from the ladies are however un-explainable
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14 November 2004, 05:10 PM
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My nextdoor neighbour has got one and it makes the floor in our house shake when he starts it. Had a go in it as well - was for about a week.
He's swapping it for a 360 Modena now so I'm looking forward to a go in that!
for about a week.He's swapping it for a 360 Modena now so I'm looking forward to a go in that!
14 November 2004, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by hawkthescoobslayer
only reason pictures get taken of you is your "crimewatchesque" looking face
the smiles from the ladies are however un-explainable
Paul
the smiles from the ladies are however un-explainable
Paul
Kettle pot black etc...that's rich coming from the man whose car is......RUF
Another weekend slips by with too much to do and not enough time to play....I'll be there one of these days
14 November 2004, 09:25 PM
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Thanks for all the positive comments...not one 'I'll have it in the twisty's'!! I'll get some better shots when I pick her up next week and let you know what 0-100 in less than 9 sec's feels like!!
I believe all the electrical gremlins had been sorted out, I will be getting it serviced at Noble's factory as they automatically do any upgrades etc, and it'll help when I sell it.
David if I'm passing I'll drop in...you never know!
Cheers
Dom
I believe all the electrical gremlins had been sorted out, I will be getting it serviced at Noble's factory as they automatically do any upgrades etc, and it'll help when I sell it.
David if I'm passing I'll drop in...you never know!
Cheers
Dom
15 November 2004, 12:06 AM
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Can i be really rude and ask what you paid for it? I've just sold my P1 and am looking around for a replacement - have my eye on an M3 or two but also fancy something completely different - like a Noble.......?
15 November 2004, 11:40 AM
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Top car mate.
I popped into Mole Valley last week, having a nose around.
Out came the salesguy. I said to him that I wasn't really in the market for a Noble, & was just having a look, but he spend about an hour with me, showing me the cars, the workshops etc. Even the mechanic working on a TVR came over & spend 20 mins walking me around a 3R that was up on the ramp.
Great bunch of real enthusiasts.
I drive a 996 & the contrast is unreal.....I normally get looked at like something someone just stepped in whenever I drop by the Porsche dealer.
I popped into Mole Valley last week, having a nose around.
Out came the salesguy. I said to him that I wasn't really in the market for a Noble, & was just having a look, but he spend about an hour with me, showing me the cars, the workshops etc. Even the mechanic working on a TVR came over & spend 20 mins walking me around a 3R that was up on the ramp.
Great bunch of real enthusiasts.
I drive a 996 & the contrast is unreal.....I normally get looked at like something someone just stepped in whenever I drop by the Porsche dealer.
16 November 2004, 05:26 PM
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stunning im thinking of buying one in the next six months need to drive one really but garages dont take me seriousley as in only 23 had the same problem with subaru when i was 20 so when i bought my sti 5 type r went and parked it outside the main dealers to show the manager i was serious
