Noble purchase

[flatfour]

Looking to trade up from ann elise 111R to a Noble GTO3R. Is the extra cash worth it, or are the GTO3's just as good?

Ta,

Flatfour

[sjc]

If you have 3R money its probably worth it, but if your budget limit is around the GTO-3 mark then your not going to be unhappy there either! Main differences are 6 speed as stsndard with LSD, leather, wheels, front clam and a (bit) more sound deadening. Others on here are probably much more qualified to expand on the technicalities. Enjoy the hunt!

[V6GTO]

Just drive one...you'll be changing your username to veesix within hours

Martin.

[LDoR]

Just out of curiosity, the 3R has leather seats while the GTO and GTO3 have alcantara seats. Has anybody ever found that the leather clad seats provide less ass grip than the alcantara ones?

Also on which model where the air intakes moved to share the same housing as the intercooler. Was it the GTO3 or 3R?

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

LDoR said:

Just out of curiosity, the 3R has leather seats while the GTO and GTO3 have alcantara seats.

It was an option on 3R's to have either.

LDoR said:

Also on which model where the air intakes moved to share the same housing as the intercooler. Was it the GTO3 or 3R?

All 3's had the intakes with the intercooler, unless spec'd otherwise as far as I know.

[alex s]

Mine was an early 3 and had the intakes in the forward position. Also be aware the leather is well known to wear on the side of the seat the non-leather has much better grip and is harder wearing IMO.

[V6GTO]

I got Alcantara in my 3R and have never had cause to regret the decision, in fact, getting in the car on hot days I don't burn my ar5e.

Martin.

[flatfour]

OK, thanks for the feedback. Is the GTO3R as quick as a Tuscan S or an Exige s?
I know the 0-60 and 0-100s, but inth real world?

Ta,

James.

[Al D]

It's definitely alot quicker than a Tuscan S as most of them seem to spend their lives going 0 mph whilst their Speed Six engine sits on a bench being rebuilt ....

[V6GTO]

flatfour said:

OK, thanks for the feedback. Is the GTO3R as quick as a Tuscan S or an Exige s? I know the 0-60 and 0-100s, but inth real world? Ta, James.

Chalk and cheese. Nobles blow past Tuscans and Elises on track days without breaking sweat.

Martin.

[flatfour]

What is a typical running cost for a year doing 6K (not including petrol and tyres of course).

>> Edited by flatfour on Wednesday 15th March 19:22

[V6GTO]

flatfour said:

What is a typical running cost for a year doing 6K (not including petrol and tyres of course). >> Edited by flatfour on Wednesday 15th March 19:22

Not enough to worry about...get one! (You'll thank me for being so pushy after you've got one )

Martin.

[mgbond]

V6GTO said:

flatfour said: What is a typical running cost for a year doing 6K (not including petrol and tyres of course). >> Edited by flatfour on Wednesday 15th March 19:22 Not enough to worry about...get one! (You'll thank me for being so pushy after you've got one ) Martin.

I agree with Martin, Upgraded from an Elise and I can only just about afford the running of the car but nothing would stop me changing. It's awsome

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