Tuesday 11th April 2006

Noble dealer shows off new M15

Noble's supercar on show this week

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Noble M15

Noble dealer Christopher Neil is to show off its brand new M15 on Thursday and Friday this week.

The Manchester-based dealer described it as a full open day for the two days. "We are one of the first dealers in the country to get the car in", said a spokesman. He said that: "it is only a viewing of the car -- it is not available for test drive. We are taking orders on the car now for delivery in early 2007.

"Plus we are looking for used car stock -- such as Nobles, Lotuses or Porsches -- so all performance car owners more than welcome on the day. We will have specification details, prices and will be taking test drive booking details for when the car is available."

• Christopher Neil

^{Picture by PetrolTed}

[flamespitter]

The car looks gorgeous and is no doubt going to be a 'hoot' around the track.However when it actually comes to writing out the cheque, I suspect it may be for a 997 GT3.Or am I being too cynical?

[joust]

Probably so. There are at least 5+ people on here already that have said they'll be writing that cheque (me being one, so I'm biased).

I've no desire to own a 911 - far to common

J

[jpf]

Farboud?

[stig]

joust said:

Probably so. There are at least 5+ people on here already that have said they'll be writing that cheque (me being one, so I'm biased). I've no desire to own a 911 - far to common J

So only 70 odd to go then Jus

[joust]

stig said:

So only 70 odd to go then Jus

From what I've just heard from Mole Valley, I have a feeling that 70 might have already been hit....

J

[joust]

jpf said:

Farboud?

Never actually been able to test drive one, and it's had more starts than a Brazilian GP in the wet.

J

[nickytwohats]

69

[eddiesheanon]

Correct me if I'm wrong,

But are those ford focus indicators on that car!
A Beautful car non the less.

[sublimatica]

Can anybody tell me the exact name and source of the paint on that car in Ted's picture?

[lucozade]

Can anyone confirm warranty information on the car? i.e. is it only 1 year?

[washy]

lucozade said:

Can anyone confirm warranty information on the car? i.e. is it only 1 year?

2 years or 24,000miles extendable.

[dsf3g]

Ooooooh! I'm definitely liking the car more and more. This photo shows the car from a nice angle.

[DanH]

dsf3g said:

Ooooooh! I'm definitely liking the car more and more. This photo shows the car from a nice angle.

Yep, all you have to do is make sure any passers by stand at exactly the right place and it will be stunning!

[mr2turbo300]

Sorry Dan can't resist,

My brother's been looking a 3 different Porkers and asked me what I thought. I honestly could tell the difference between any of them visually (think he is getting a Turbo s). I'm sure they are great cars and one day I may buy, but my girlfriend summed it up with "Don't you dare sell the noble to buy one of those". At least you don't have the problem of the wrong angle, you can show them a picture of any of the last 10 years models and they will know what the model you are talking about looks like.
Rob.

[DanH]

mr2turbo300 said:

Sorry Dan can't resist, My brother's been looking a 3 different Porkers and asked me what I thought. I honestly could tell the difference between any of them visually (think he is getting a Turbo s). I'm sure they are great cars and one day I may buy, but my girlfriend summed it up with "Don't you dare sell the noble to buy one of those". At least you don't have the problem of the wrong angle, you can show them a picture of any of the last 10 years models and they will know what the model you are talking about looks like. Rob.

Thats ok, whilst ubiquitous, at least Porsche owners don't get asked if they built it themselves

It smacks of insecurity to keep drawing comparisons with the 911 you know

[joust]

DanH said:

It smacks of insecurity to keep drawing comparisons with the 911 you know

So stop doing it on here then Dan!

[AMG Merc]

joust said:

DanH said: It smacks of insecurity to keep drawing comparisons with the 911 you know So stop doing it on here then Dan!

[ryallm]

The car looks much better from the front 3/4 angle shown above, but overall I still think the styling is a complete dogs breakfast, especially from the rear. Sit the car next to a Gallardo, F430, S2 Exige, or just about any other contemporary mid engined sports car, and can anyone honestly say it is anything but fugly in comparison? Sure it will be awesome to drive though.

Mark

[stig]

sublimatica said:

Can anybody tell me the exact name and source of the paint on that car in Ted's picture?

Looks like Trophy Blue which is an MG colour.

[ahonen]

That does seem to be the best angle so far.

Still not convinced though.