I'm torn.....

[Toobin]

I've been offered an immaculate 2.5 for good money but have also seen pretty much the same car but a 3 for some £6k more. I can stretch to the more expensive car although it was not the original plan but I can't decide if it's worth it. Having owned a TVR Tuscan and spending a fortune making it a Tuscan S I'm reluctant to get into the wrong car....I guess some advice would be nice....I am aware of all the differences between the 2.5 the 3 and the 3r but what is it like living with a 2.5...do you always wish it was a 3? or even a 3R?, the good news is that I've narrowed the colours to two

Thanks

[Mr Noble]

I'd always wish it was a 3R, but then I'm a flash git

[leeshell]

You may notice some of the Nobility have the upgrade bug with upgrades here and there despite the model of car. I bought a 3R in Jan and so far had the rear lights smoked, floor undertray removed/sealed/replaced, ICE fitted, drivers seat moved forward etc and am currently waiting to have HID's fitted and boost controller installed and this is despite thorough investigation prior to purchase.

When you own a Noble you'll treasure it and want the best for it.

I personally went for the 3R 'cos I expect it to hold its price better against the other models, 6sp box, lsd and the badge, IMO.

[Ash 996 GT2]

I do not want to upset the 2.5 owner, go for the 3R, M400 would be even better.

Off now before the flames come in :-)

[Loose]

Drive them!
Give them both a short test drive and see what you prefer driving..
They've got different characteristics!
Some prefer the 2.5 and others prefer the 3.0
I went for the 3.0 because it felt smoother imo and like the post
above suggests.. would be more likely to hold it's value.
Each to their own. Your can't go wrong with a Noble.

[Biggriff]

3.0 every time. 6 speed and LSD will cost you the bulk of ther £6k difference when the 5 speed goes bang!!!

[NickyTwoHats]

Unless you buy a GTO3 which has already had the work done. The best compromise!

But seriously drive anything you can within your budget. Everything will have had lots of work done (and probably lots of upgrading). They'll all be different. Buy the one you love.

N2H

[joolski]

Size isn't everything...... (not that I'm singling you out Ash....)

Have a drive in both, and you'll soon make up your mind. Or you'll have a breakdown trying to decide :-)

--Jools

[stillgrinning]

Toobin said:

the good news is that I've narrowed the colours to two

Thanks

I thought there were only two colours ? Grey and wash & go ?

[simon chippy]

hi Ive just had my 2.5 its great looked around at 2.5 and 3.0 in the end i set a budget and found the one with most of the up grads most cars are well looked after these are well fast and handle will give you a permanent smile everytime
you hear those turbo's good look s c

[joust]

Biggriff said:

3.0 every time. 6 speed and LSD will cost you the bulk of ther £6k difference when the 5 speed goes bang!!!

But they don't all go bang, and IMHO the 2.5 is a far better handling and performant car than the 3.

A 2.5+LSD+diff will always outgun a 3 IMHO.

J

[peterguk V6 KWK]

Mine hasn't gone bang... and done 52K.