johnnyknox Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I'd have one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYK2KbCajn0 BTW, Cable worked for Noble, so he knows what he is talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I'd have one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYK2KbCajn0 BTW, Cable worked for Noble, so he knows what he is talking about. lmao! I wish you and Mark would quit it with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 lmao! I wish you and Mark would quit it with that Have we mentioned that you used to work for Noble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Only the bog basic block is carried over from the Mondeo ST220. 6spd on the GT03R too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 Ahhh i dont know what to do, I think i need to test drive one really but no one is willing for me to do that unless i am going to put a deposit on the car in order to buy one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cable Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Ahhh i dont know what to do, I think i need to test drive one really but no one is willing for me to do that unless i am going to put a deposit on the car in order to buy one ! I think Everyman racing days at Mallory park have a Noble which you could take out for a spin and have a track day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I very nearly bought one instead of the supra, they are fantastic machines if I ever sell the supra it would be for a noble unless I can afford a lambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 The rolling body is then shipped over to the UK where the engine, gearbox, turbos, ancillaries, shocks etc are fitted and the car made to run. That must be where the problems start then! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Whatever people say about them, I like them, but they are just a bit over priced for what you get. This year I decided to put a bit of money into my Supra as opposed to buying a Noble. It was a close call actually. I have driven an M12-3R and an M400, but not at track speeds. But even from the road experience I can tell its a much faster car than a Supra. Maybe not in terms of top speed but in acceleration, braking and corner speed. (Unless you've done serious mods to a Supra of course). For me to sell my Supra it would have to be the M400. As the Noble compromises in other areas such as interior, toys, luggage space, range, price etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Saw one of these fly round Donington yesterday and it certainly didn't look that quick. Mike B's single gave him a bashing for certain and the Evo was hot o this guys heels too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Saw one of these fly round Donington yesterday and it certainly didn't look that quick. Mike B's single gave him a bashing for certain and the Evo was hot o this guys heels too. I've been in a GT03R and Mike's car and while there is not a lot in it in a straight line, the Noble eats it on the brakes and corners. If anyone sees a M400 at Bedford Autodrome with a driver answering to the name of Justin, be cheeky and ask him for a passenger hot-lap, he is very, very talented and gets the most out of his cars with plenty of track experiance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 Im not sure that i want to test it on a track i want to see what its like on the normal roads first etc, then i want to see what its like on the track, i am still in two minds about the reliability of the engine i dont want to spend £35k+ on a second hand one if its going to cost me ££££'s in repair bills. I love the supe perhaps i should spend the £20k on that, but then i will loose that money when i want to resell....mind you the amount the nobles devalues is not great. I think i will have to test drive a noble first then decide from there like i said its not going to be until late this year or early next year so plenty of time to find out all the info i know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 My 20k would go on the Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 You don't buy a car like that for the re-sale value, you buy it to enjoy just like the supra. Mine owes me 19k will I see that when I sell her? no chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I'd love to spend £20k on the Supra. I'd sell mine for a start for about £7k, get a decent BPU Black TT Manual say for £12k, drop a £8k single in there inc labour, retrim inside, £2k, new exterior and flush paint job £5k. Job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 If I had 20k my Supra wouldn't even get a sniff of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 If I had 20k my Supra wouldn't even get a sniff of it. I honestly wish I could think like you but I'm cursed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 I honestly wish I could think like you but I'm cursed I'd rather have a Vette Z06/MonaroVXR6. I'd consider Jake's car, but throw 20k at my own? No chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Interesting thread so far and I have learnt loads on the Noble cars. All I know on the car is from a pal of mine who has spent a fortune in getting bits of it repaired due to breakages etc. Yes, he has tracked it a few times but I'm unsure of the problems that have knocked him for a fair fee thousand pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilsideTT Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Originally Posted by veilsideTT Re-badged mondeo! Erm.... Its made up of ford mondeo parts! Only the bog basic block is carried over from the Mondeo ST220. 6spd on the GT03R too. And the wing mirrors, door handles, indicator/Lights/wiper stalks, i recall the dash pod is out a ford too. Look closer! its a mondeo! honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilsideTT Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I might add that my opinion is only on the first model released. I know nothing about the other versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I have seen loads of them on track days, yet none have ever gone nearly as well as one might expect, and the build quality was a bit kit car `ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 The guy I work with said his brother-in-law was a welder for Nobel and he had to quit because everything was done with very little care and attention with stupidly tight deadlines. He couldn't take pride in his work, so he left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Its made up of ford mondeo parts! And the wing mirrors, door handles, indicator/Lights/wiper stalks, i recall the dash pod is out a ford too. Look closer! its a mondeo! honest Go and buy a mondeo V6 from a scrappy, and build a Nobel then- lets see how far you get. Personaly I think you'll be about 95% short on parts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 It's that 95% that worry me though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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