Possible newbie after advice

[dib17]

I'm considering buying a GTO-3R and have a few questions.

Does anybody run their Noble as their only car, is this possible?
How do they cope with speed bumps and declines/dips (Zonda F Top Gear style)?

Cheers

Dave

[snuffy]

Dave

I've had mine GTO-3 for 10 days and it copes with speed bumps very well, much better tahn my Esprit V8 which used to see-saw over them.

Adrian

[humpy]

dib17 said:

Does anybody run their Noble as their only car?

Yep, I do and commute everyday into West London on the M4 in heavy traffic. I am a new owner [5 weeks in] so not qualified to comment on long term practicality. However, there are people here that can and will soon I'm sure. So far, for me it's been a great experience and has exceeded all my expectations .

No speed bumps have caused me a problem yet, but there are one or two I know of that might be interesting. I've not ventured into a multi-storey car park yet in case of the ramps - but I will give it a go soon. Not being able to leave things on view in the car [because of no boot] is a slight pain but any marginal negatives are well and truly kicked into touch with the whole experience of driving and owning one. What a car!! Get one!!

H

Edited by humpy on Saturday 4th November 11:47

[LJM]

The only bad thing I can think of if using a Noble from day to day is Multi-storeys, I have once used one when shopping and it is a nightmare as lock to lock is terribl. It makes it awkward going round the corners and parking is also tricky! Otherwise they are great and mine will go over all the speed ramps in my area.

[Loose]

I've ran my noble as my only car for over a year now..
It's fine in all weathers aslong as you drive off boost in the wet you'll be fine.. Never driven a Noble in the snow though.. Has anyone??
Speed bumps are not a problem accept at multstoreys with declines and bumps can sometime cause a little scraping if you go too fast over them..
Other than that I've had no problems..
Just be aware that a £1000 bill for all sorts of problems can come at any time.. e.g Turbo's.. Not normally an issue for weekend users but when you use it every day the chances of somthing breaking become greater obviously..
All in all.. The best money you'll ever spend..

[AMG Merc]

Also, (looking out onto the frost today) the heater is extremely powerful!

[dib17]

Cheers guys, your comments are very much appreciated.

[joust]

Yep - drove my M400 with Corsa's in 2-3" of snow. Again, assuming you are smooth and use below 2700 or so it's fine.

J

[caccobra]

It works well as a snow plow too.....

[gadgeroonie]

pmsl - i knew that front splitter had other uses !!!

[AMG Merc]

caccobra said:

It works well as a snow plow too.....

Craig, what's with the single wiper blade?

[JLSELAN]

Finally!--A guaranteed cure for engine heat soaking

Edited by JLSELAN on Sunday 5th November 00:45

Edited by JLSELAN on Sunday 5th November 16:58

[caccobra]

AMG Merc said:

caccobra said:

It works well as a snow plow too.....

Craig, what's with the single wiper blade?

That's not my car. You'll need to ask this gentleman:



Note the UK Garage:

[robp]

JLSELAN said:

Finally!--A guaranteed cure for engine heat soaking

Edited by JLSELAN on Sunday 5th November 00:45

Edited by JLSELAN on Sunday 5th November 16:58

Dunno about that - look at the air intakes to the rad