Who Fancies an M15?

[TV05CAN]

I have an early deposit on an M15 if anyone wants to jump the queue E mail me. I would be interested if anyone has been allowed to drive one yet? My dealer is keeping the info on the latest upgrades and final finish close to his chest!

check it out on their site.
www.noblecars.com/M15.html

Check out this Top Gear review www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mIHVpfNwPo&NR

[joust]

I've driven it.

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=26&t=283014

Scott also drove it the day before me.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=282343&f=26&h=0

Justin

[TV05CAN]

Wow you guys go on a bit don`t you, very comprehensive. I have just missed the last three episodes of Fifth gear reading it all!!

Sounds like I need to drive the beast when I get invited to, I don`t know when Peter Smith arrange that.

I did prefer the external and internal looks of the M14 and still have a brochure, perhaps this baby will grow on me.

I went to the factory to see the M15 before it was launched in all the mags and met the now ex Sales director, who was very helpfull. I placed my deposit that day evemn though I did not think it wasa as pretty as the M14.

I have been told (by Peter Smith) that there are a number of exciting changes, do you know what they are?

Edited by TV05CAN on Tuesday 7th November 21:33

[joust]

Reread my writeup and the changes are hinted at. Add that to the Autocar article and you should be there.

J

[TV05CAN]

Thanks for that, you seem well hooked on it. I still need convincing. Do you know when it is due?

[joust]

Spring

[AMG Merc]

Notice he didn't say which year!

[TV05CAN]

AMG Do I detect an air of doubt in your comments? I had a similar problem with my Tuscan 2 last year, but am still enjoying him. Will keep him until I know about the delivery date of M15.

RJC

[AMG Merc]

TV05CAN said:

AMG Do I detect an air of doubt in your comments? I had a similar problem with my Tuscan 2 last year, but am still enjoying him. Will keep him until I know about the delivery date of M15.

RJC

Noble has been less than open on any subject of late (even though they (apparently?!) have a new "well-respected" marketing/PR guru). It appears (from their website) that they only sell one product - the M15). The M14/M15 launch has been delayed three times AFAIR so yes, an air of doubt pervades!

[rant on]
I'm more miffed with Noble's lack of communication and the issues this is causing in the user and prospect user space. I know only too well the problems that occur by not communicating clearly and regularly to a global workforce - Noble (and its extended sales force - ie: dealers) need to pull its/their finger/s out - we are here and it is us who have the money (we are commonly know as 'customers')!
[rant off]

[joolski]

I drove both the Mule and the M15, in development form. The report is here :- www.nobleownersclub.com/nocwiki/index.php/TestDrive:M15

I loved the dynamics of the car, and it far exceeded my expections, however for 75K I felt that it was over priced and created a gulf between owners of M12/M400's and didn't really move the marque along.

I suggested ditching the fancy stuff, and focus on what the current owners loved in the M12. Back to basics really.

The GTC was canned, despite many orders. The M14 which I ordered, was canned. Then the M15 was announced.

So do I fancy an M15 ? In it's current form.... No, not really.

But I'd love the mule :-)



I know I'm going to get shot down in a sycophantical hail, from some. But I'm sorry, it's just the way I see it.

From my conversations with Peter, he's very keen not to say or show anything until the final design has been completed, and it's ready to be shipped. As for the spring delivery, somehow I doubt that very much. I hope I'm proved wrong.


--Jools

[UFO 2 NOB]

joolski said:

I drove both the Mule and the M15, in development form. The report is here :- www.nobleownersclub.com/nocwiki/index.php/TestDrive:M15

I loved the dynamics of the car, and it far exceeded my expections, however for 75K I felt that it was over priced and created a gulf between owners of M12/M400's and didn't really move the marque along.

I suggested ditching the fancy stuff, and focus on what the current owners loved in the M12. Back to basics really.

The GTC was canned, despite many orders. The M14 which I ordered, was canned. Then the M15 was announced.

So do I fancy an M15 ? In it's current form.... No, not really.

But I'd love the mule :-)



I know I'm going to get shot down in a sycophantical hail, from some. But I'm sorry, it's just the way I see it.

From my conversations with Peter, he's very keen not to say or show anything until the final design has been completed, and it's ready to be shipped. As for the spring delivery, somehow I doubt that very much. I hope I'm proved wrong.


--Jools

Yep me too build the mule the M15 is ugly, get back to M12 basics thats where the customer base is.Did I say customer,now what do customers have to do with anything and yep still waiting for my GTC as well.Will the M15 ever see the light of day as the GTC certainly did not.Good marketing though they had my deposit for 3 years.

[Nickytwohats]

Factory - please take note - we need some communication.

[AMG Merc]

Nickytwohats said:

Factory - please take note - we need some communication.

[chillidog]

... if you want to keep the deposits.
--
Richard

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

The only thing I'd say about the factory posting here is how many other car marques do that? We were very lucky that Simon took the time to do so. It's a shame it's stopped but I don't see it as a reason to cancel deposits. There's probably 101 other reasons to do so, but this isn't one of them IMHO.

[joolski]

I'd say that probably only 10% of the people who have deposits on M15's even know pistonheads exist.

I was great when Simon used to post, but I think Noble have far more important things to think about at the moment.

--Jools

[chillidog]

Phil, "we need some communication" doesn't necessarily mean via PH but I agree with the general point that you're making.
--
Richard

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

chillidog said:

Phil, "we need some communication" doesn't necessarily mean via PH

Yes, totally with you there. If you've paid money there should be some regular updates.

[ahaughton]

I contact my local dealer every now and again...

[AMG Merc]

If they've got a marketing & PR person then this is (part of) his function, no?!

BTW Noble, if it wasn't for Pistonheads I would not have purchased a brand new M12 with 'money'!