Advice for a virgin
Discussion
Seriously considering the purchase of a Noble.
One of the few qualities I possess is ‘knowing my limitations’.
This is a seriously fast car, so I would expect to have to 'grow into it'.
Is there any 'performance car training' members would recommend?
Anyone have knowledge of the 2006 GTO 3R offered on Bespoke, or the
2004 GTO 3R offered on Kerridges.
The car would be used for pleasure on the road, as opposed to track day use.
So reliability trumps pure power. I am mindful of what Dave M12 stated in another thread
“You can do all the research / homework in the world and still have bad luck!”.
I live in the North West, Blackpool area.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
One of the few qualities I possess is ‘knowing my limitations’.
This is a seriously fast car, so I would expect to have to 'grow into it'.
Is there any 'performance car training' members would recommend?
Anyone have knowledge of the 2006 GTO 3R offered on Bespoke, or the
2004 GTO 3R offered on Kerridges.
The car would be used for pleasure on the road, as opposed to track day use.
So reliability trumps pure power. I am mindful of what Dave M12 stated in another thread
“You can do all the research / homework in the world and still have bad luck!”.
I live in the North West, Blackpool area.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
The noble is a very easy car to drive, light clutch and steering. i think you would get used to it pretty quick and the want more power.
It depends on your car history,if you are jumping from a 1.0 clio to this then perhaps some advanced driving would be good. If you have had turbo charged cars in the past then I would suggest go easy, get used to it and you will quickly find where you are comfortable.
It depends on your car history,if you are jumping from a 1.0 clio to this then perhaps some advanced driving would be good. If you have had turbo charged cars in the past then I would suggest go easy, get used to it and you will quickly find where you are comfortable.
Just been through the process of buying ,I guess I took the attitude buy at the right price because it will probably cost a bit to get it up to top condition.
Having said that if you bought from Kerridge's you would have peace of mind ,I have no knowledge of the other dealer.
With regard to driving experience , when I came to insure my Noble it was the only car where I was asked for my previous performance car driving record .So might be worth checking out pre purchase.
Hope this helps ,good luck and enjoy the search.
Having said that if you bought from Kerridge's you would have peace of mind ,I have no knowledge of the other dealer.
With regard to driving experience , when I came to insure my Noble it was the only car where I was asked for my previous performance car driving record .So might be worth checking out pre purchase.
Hope this helps ,good luck and enjoy the search.
Edited by Ian Perry on Friday 10th April 15:02
Ian Perry said:
Having said that if you bought from Kerridge's you would have peace of mind.
Well yes and noI've heard a few stories about Kerridge's, in fairness they were service related problems.
Don't get too hooked up by how many miles and owners the car has, there are a few cheep parts on the car so getting one with a few mod's on the car is a good thing, your looking for one that has been used but loved.
But if you want a car that's not going to give you any issue's maybe you should get an Audi, but I'd go for a toolbox and Noble any day
Hi Noble Learner
Firstly, welcome and I hope you join the fold at some stage. We're here to help.
Noble are motor cars, and they're like all others - you can come to grief in one if either you're being stooopid or failing that, just plain unlucky. Whilst I can appreciate your caution (when perhaps moving up from a lesser beast), they're just machines after all. OK, when in motion they obey Newton's laws to the letter. So what I'm saying is don't come to ownership being over-cautious or you won't enjoy the experience as much. Simply respect the car and apply common sense at all times and all should be well.
Re training: It's good that you're mindful about what you'll be buying. You've said you'll do more road than track driving so I wouldn't bother myself. But if you must then have you considered the IAM? They'll put you right on road driving techniques you'll apply for a lifetime of safe (and sometimes "urgent") driving
Good luck.
Firstly, welcome and I hope you join the fold at some stage. We're here to help.
Noble are motor cars, and they're like all others - you can come to grief in one if either you're being stooopid or failing that, just plain unlucky. Whilst I can appreciate your caution (when perhaps moving up from a lesser beast), they're just machines after all. OK, when in motion they obey Newton's laws to the letter. So what I'm saying is don't come to ownership being over-cautious or you won't enjoy the experience as much. Simply respect the car and apply common sense at all times and all should be well.
Re training: It's good that you're mindful about what you'll be buying. You've said you'll do more road than track driving so I wouldn't bother myself. But if you must then have you considered the IAM? They'll put you right on road driving techniques you'll apply for a lifetime of safe (and sometimes "urgent") driving
Good luck.
Echo what everyone else has said.
It is easy to drive and actually very comfortable.
I never owned a car before and this was my first car!
I am still alive and this was 8 years ago. Done a car limits and whilst fun I don't think one session can teach you how to be a master at car control. It just re-enforces the fact that you need to be careful and that speed can bite and when it does on the public road it is not going to be pretty. There is a time and place to really experience what the car can do and it is not on the road.
Good luck on your search.
It is easy to drive and actually very comfortable.
I never owned a car before and this was my first car!
I am still alive and this was 8 years ago. Done a car limits and whilst fun I don't think one session can teach you how to be a master at car control. It just re-enforces the fact that you need to be careful and that speed can bite and when it does on the public road it is not going to be pretty. There is a time and place to really experience what the car can do and it is not on the road.
Good luck on your search.
Very much appreciate the kind comments and constructive advice. Noble owners certainly appear to be a 'family'.
It would also appear that Noble owners are very proud owners, to the extent that it would cause untold mental anguish if they had to decide between their car and their spouses and siblings
It would also appear that Noble owners are very proud owners, to the extent that it would cause untold mental anguish if they had to decide between their car and their spouses and siblings
Noble Learner said:
Very much appreciate the kind comments and constructive advice. Noble owners certainly appear to be a 'family'.
It would also appear that Noble owners are very proud owners, to the extent that it would cause untold mental anguish if they had to decide between their car and their spouses and siblings
Like Tuxman, no contest! I intend to leave mine in my will because it's not going anywhere while I can still physically get into it.It would also appear that Noble owners are very proud owners, to the extent that it would cause untold mental anguish if they had to decide between their car and their spouses and siblings
No worries about the driving experience - they are Jekyll and Hyde (in a nice way). V6 makes it nice and gentle around towns but when you kick in the turbos, oh boy! And handling and brakes to match.
You won't regret it.
I've had three and I am very fussy about condition. I can tell from the photos that the Kerridge car has seen very little action and has probably been a dry use car. No signs on any corrosion or crud in the front clam area or the rear engine bay area. Would be nice to see suspension but I would guess its mint looking at the rest. Great long term colour combo and if I were to buy another which I doubt now that would be a car to buy. If you are using a Noble for street then 3R,s are very reliable and plenty powerful enough. If you want to track they require lots of mods or will break!
Get your cheque book dout doubt you will find better!
Get your cheque book dout doubt you will find better!
Edited by Juno on Tuesday 14th April 23:57
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