Newbie looking to buy, if I can find one !

[Rulu]

I have been lurking for a while trying to research as much as possible on these cars that for some reason I can't get out of my head.

if I bought one :

I am not a track nut but would prob use it for an annual Ring trip and maybe a UK trackway , I wouldn't use the car as a daily driver but prob a couple of times a month.

Do more of these cars become available during the winter ? there doesn't seem to be many for sale apart from this one that has caught my eye

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

does anyone have knowledge of this car ?

There doesn't seem to be any car to compare for the money, any help advice would be great.

[Midlifecrisis71]

Im looking too.
The black one has a light upgrade on it, look at the rear lights. Apparently cost a fair bit, but not to everybodies taste.
Its turning out to be an elusive car to buy, as most keep them long term.
Best known dealers are trying to push prices up, 36k for a 3R is due to availability being limited too. Its not sold in a few weeks so you could try your luck with an offer. They didnt even reply to me.
I want any colour except black ! personal choice.

[Ian Perry]

[quote=Rulu]I have been lurking for a while trying to research as much as possible on these cars that for some reason I can't get out of my head.

if I bought one :

I am not a track nut but would prob use it for an annual Ring trip and maybe a UK trackway , I wouldn't use the car as a daily driver but prob a couple of times a month.

Do more of these cars become available during the winter ? there doesn't seem to be many for sale apart from this one that has caught my eye

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

does anyone have knowledge of this car ?

There doesn't seem to be any car to compare for the money, any help advice would be great.


I bought mine in February there were a few around for sale some of which had been around for a while.However I know for a fact that the dealers stood firm on the price and one told me they were paying more this year than last to buy stock.[they probably would say that?]

I got lucky managing to buy a 3r for a fraction more than a 2.5 litre car [I would have no qualms buying one by the way] which as so far proved to be a good one [ fingers cross hope I haven't jinxed it].There does seem to be fewer cars around at the moment though.

I would imagine the Mole Valley car would be spot on if you wanted to spend that amount on a Noble.I have to say I have bought and sold many cars but a Noble is one of the most difficult to value IMO. Buy on condition.

[v8yes]

Rulu and midlife Send me your email details O just noticed mole valley car is a 3 r

Edited by v8yes on Sunday 4th October 20:20

[hoyin]

There is a M400 for less than the black 3R!

[v8yes]

been sat collecting dust Not been used a lot but similar money

Edited by v8yes on Sunday 4th October 21:38

[AMG Merc]

Rulu said:

I am not a track nut but would prob use it for an annual Ring trip and maybe a UK trackway , I wouldn't use the car as a daily driver but prob a couple of times a month.

Do more of these cars become available during the winter ? there doesn't seem to be many for sale apart from this one that has caught my eye

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

does anyone have knowledge of this car?

Hi and welcome.

Even for occasional track use ensure whichever you buy has a "trackday sump" fitted.

Despite talk of spring being the best car buying time I've always found there to be no specific time of year much different to any other. I've bought in November and January - people are looking anytime. There aren't many for sale 'cause there aren't many and people seem to be holding onto them at the moment.

Regarding the car you mention it looks clean and well worth a look. It appears almost stock apart from the BoV, rear light and side repeaters all being changed. One curiosity I see is the older type power steering fluid reservoir fitment. AFAIR, these were fitted to the older 2.5 and 3.0s (others may correct me on this) so I wonder how it got onto a newer 3R. Worth asking Warren down there as he'll be the only one to make sense of anything!

Post a report on the inspection if you go and look and good luck with your search.

[Rulu]

thanks guys, grateful for your knowledge and input.

I'm so busy now so feel I might miss the black one ? i would love a blue one

I have now been offered a GT3 that I have always wanted but somehow still drawn to a noble, it would save me a lot of ££££'s and feel I would still get as much enjoyment as I'm not Senna on the track plus I have a GTS and other bits.

decisions decisions

[AMG Merc]

Rulu said:

thanks guys, grateful for your knowledge and input.

I'm so busy now so feel I might miss the black one ? i would love a blue one

I have now been offered a GT3 that I have always wanted but somehow still drawn to a noble, it would save me a lot of ££££'s and feel I would still get as much enjoyment as I'm not Senna on the track plus I have a GTS and other bits.

decisions decisions

Easy - buy both

[macky17]

hoyin said:

There is a M400 for less than the black 3R!

There may be a reason (or two) for that...

[v8yes]

Hi Neil ye there is a reason for it m8 had it since 2009 and only done about 250 miles in last 3 years and its in my way and I ain't gonna pay to store it and I'm after a 1920 s open tourer for a buisness venture and got no ware to park it under till noble gone url]|http://thumbsnap.com/6CfuE2Mc[/url]all who have seen it would openly admit its a very clean well built car and the guys over the years I've sold bits to and help out may pop up and confirm it iff there still in the nobility

Edited by v8yes on Tuesday 6th October 19:07

[Midlifecrisis71]

macky17 said:

hoyin said:

There is a M400 for less than the black 3R!

There may be a reason (or two) for that...

He didnt mean yours Paul, he meant the one at Dragon. Nothing wrong with your car, looks mint

[cdhoole]

What is the history of the M400 at Dragon? I can't find much mention of it on the forum (which is a surprise!).

[macky17]

Midlifecrisis71 said:

macky17 said:

hoyin said:

There is a M400 for less than the black 3R!

There may be a reason (or two) for that...

He didnt mean yours Paul, he meant the one at Dragon. Nothing wrong with your car, looks mint

Yep, was referring to the cheap M400, mate. Sorry I didn't make myself clear.

[Rulu]

I think the black one at MV has sold ?

However a 2.5 has appeared, is it anyone on here ?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

Looks lovely

Anything I should know about the 2.5's ? £10k less than black one ? It's been like the devil & Angel on my shoulders this week

[Midlifecrisis71]

Rulu said:

I think the black one at MV has sold ?

However a 2.5 has appeared, is it anyone on here ?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

Looks lovely

Anything I should know about the 2.5's ? £10k less than black one ? It's been like the devil & Angel on my shoulders this week

I don't know anything about that one, but has he replaced the rear grill mesh with a solid board ? looks frightening.
If your looking at 2.5's - Chappers car looks good to me, he will be along in a minute, or do a search for him. I also know a nice GTO3 that's available, best PM me

[macky17]

Midlifecrisis71 said:

I don't know anything about that one, but has he replaced the rear grill mesh with a solid board ? looks frightening.
If your looking at 2.5's - Chappers car looks good to me, he will be along in a minute, or do a search for him. I also know a nice GTO3 that's available, best PM me

Don't think its a solid board but a fine mesh - pretty sure you can make out the intercooler through it in one picture.

[olliete]

Pretty sure the owner of the blue one that is currently for sale is on the fb group.

Looks like a mesh on the back - same on mine, been told it also helps get some air to the intercooler

If you do make a trip to look at the blue one, happy for you to check out my 2.5 for comparison - i'm near tower bridge, i'm not selling though

[olliete]

Pretty sure the owner of the blue one that is currently for sale is on the fb group.

Looks like a mesh on the back - same on mine, been told it also helps get some air to the intercooler

If you do make a trip to look at the blue one, happy for you to check out my 2.5 for comparison - i'm near tower bridge, i'm not selling though

Edited by olliete on Saturday 10th October 09:54

[GhostWKD]

That 2.5 has the smallest rear number plate i've ever seen!

If I was in the market I'd be giving chappers a shout for sure - he took me out in his at Rockingham and was mightily impressed by it