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MNBoxster · 11-29-2006, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam

Wow, 17k+ in winnings....not bad Jimmy boy! Thought bout trading in the 99 and tossing in the winnings for a nice S?

Hi,

Actually, $18k+ total. Naw... been there, done that. I may be setting my sights on a Noble M400. But, it'll take a little more time (and a few more days like today) to get there...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Boxtaboy · 11-30-2006, 04:27 AM

A Noble?? LOL. And you want to sell the Boxster because you're afraid of possible, yet still unrealized mechanical issues? At least with the Boxster, you can find a dealer within reasonable range regardless of what state you're in. With a Noble, good luck. I have a feeling you're still gonna be on this board with the Boxster in your garage this time next year.

Cool car though.

MNBoxster · 11-30-2006, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

A Noble?? LOL. And you want to sell the Boxster because you're afraid of possible, yet still unrealized mechanical issues? At least with the Boxster, you can find a dealer within reasonable range regardless of what state you're in. With a Noble, good luck. I have a feeling you're still gonna be on this board with the Boxster in your garage this time next year.

Cool car though.

Hi,

Not at all. The mechanicals are sourced from Ford (3.0L Duratec V6 - 425HP), thoroughly massaged by Roush Technologies (all internals changed to SVT parts, Air Research Turbos, ), so any Ford Dealer can service it. The Brakes are straight APs or Wilwoods, plenty of parts availability for those. Standard Getrag 6-speed box w/ AP Clutch. All off-the-shelf, well proven components. No Traction Control, no ABS, no Power Steering to fail. It weighs 1200 lbs. less than the Enzo or CGT and does 0-60 in 3.3sec., 0-100 in 7.9sec., ¼ mi. in 11.2sec., 1.3g on the Skidpad.

The Noble M400 has shown itself to be quite robust and reliable. Few Owners report any issues at all and it has no known weak points...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Adam · 11-30-2006, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,
It weighs 1200 lbs. less than the Enzo or CGT and does 0-60 in 3.3sec., 0-100 in 7.9sec., ¼ mi. in 11.2sec., 1.3g on the Skidpad.

The Noble M400 has shown itself to be quite robust and reliable. Few Owners report any issues at all and it has no known weak points...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

I want a Noble...forget what BMW says Nobles are the "ultimate driving machines." Good choice Jim.

unklekraker · 11-30-2006, 08:42 AM

Hey, Jim...is this what you talking about:

if it is...i don't care what they say about you, but you are my hero...hehehehehe!

but look who has it already...

MNBoxster · 11-30-2006, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by unklekraker

Hey, Jim...is this what you talking about:

if it is...i don't care what they say about you, but you are my hero...hehehehehe!

but look who has it already...

Hi,

Yep, that's it! My friend, and fellow Esprit owner (X180R - 100 produced), Neil Mickelwright (VP Operations - Forsythe Racing) got one this past fall and I plan on getting some seat time in it when I visit him next spring. He says it's alot like the Esprit, only better!...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Boxtaboy · 11-30-2006, 09:13 AM

Do they have one in Cab version?

Perfectlap · 11-30-2006, 10:04 AM

If I papypal you $700 can you get me $18K? I split it with you 50/50

11-30-2006, 10:38 AM

I read an articale in car and driver saying the noble was the unsafest (I dont really know what the most unsafe car is, so Im exagerating a little bit) kit car made. They are made in africa and have to be sent in 2 pieces to be labeled as a kit car because it doesnt pass emesions or safety tests IIRC. I will have to look at my car and drivers, there was a 3 page article or something on it.

TriGem2k · 11-30-2006, 10:53 AM

So I open MSN.com this morning and BAM "Celine Dion Cancels Las Vegas Shows"..... I have a feeling your up to no good over there in Vegas Jim! I saw you said you liked the performance but to snatch her away from Vegas...Whoa!

Boxtaboy · 11-30-2006, 11:04 AM

Wonder if the US warranty period on the car is more than what's offered in Europe: 1 yr./12,000 miles and a 6,000 mile service interval.

http://www.carpages.co.uk/guide/noble/noble-m400-3.0-v6.asp

Perfectlap · 11-30-2006, 11:32 AM

I NEVER gamble I once had a job where I had to attend a 10 DAY LOOONG convention with a bunch of Chinese business dudes (HUGE gamblers). These guys would drop six figures a night. Well we had to take these guys out and the company gave me money to gamble with so we wouldn't look like wimps. But I had to use it on the casino floor, I was so tempted to drop it into my Etrade account. The strip is easily my least favorite 'vacation' spot in America, 2nd only to Bourbon Street. The food in vegas always tastes weird to me, like its been stored too long. Oh and I ended up having dinner with the Chinese dudes at Emerill Lugasis Steak place and in walks O.J. Simpson and he's walking right towards me, eyes locked right on me. I go for my steak knife (just in case). He say
"Whats going on?"
and sits directly behind me at the next table. I could clearly hear his entire conversation which wasn't too hard because everyone in this room clamed up in two seconds when they realized who was dining with them. He was having dinner with a couple of Japanese chicks while everyone working in that eatery was kissing his ass. The maitre'd guy even came over to his table to prepare his salad with some sort of mushroom oatmeal goop topping. My co worker from the west coast office told me he saw him the week before on a golf course he lives near and his friends from UCLA heckled him from the other hole with taunts of "OJ you F'ing killer get off the course". He says he gets that everywhere he goes.
I also got a pound from Rodman who I was told had a yellow 996 Turbo in the parking lot of the HardRock.

MNBoxster · 11-30-2006, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TriGem2k

So I open MSN.com this morning and BAM "Celine Dion Cancels Las Vegas Shows"..... I have a feeling your up to no good over there in Vegas Jim! I saw you said you liked the performance but to snatch her away from Vegas...Whoa!

Hi,

No, she went on last night, but her performance was shortened, the Dance Troupe stayed on. She's blacked-out tonight thru 12/28 because of bronchitis I believe. Some people got partial refunds if they chose, but we had essentially unused House Tickets, so it doesn't look like we will. Gonna try to see the Blue Man Group tonight, this show was recommended, but I'm not gonna pay Mega $$ to see them, so who knows...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

MNBoxster · 11-30-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by boggtown

I read an articale in car and driver saying the noble was the unsafest (I dont really know what the most unsafe car is, so Im exagerating a little bit) kit car made. They are made in africa and have to be sent in 2 pieces to be labeled as a kit car because it doesnt pass emesions or safety tests IIRC. I will have to look at my car and drivers, there was a 3 page article or something on it.

Hi,

Sorry, but I think you misinterpreted the article. The Noble M400 is manufactured in South Africa by , the same people who produce the Superformance Cobra Replicas - considered to be one of the best.

Due to the small number of Nobles sold, they are not submitted to either DOT Crash Impact tests or EPA Emissions tests. These are destructive tests and at least 4 cars are needed to complete it. This is why cars like the Porsche 959, McLaren F1, Pagani Zonda and such can only be imported under special certificates allowing no more than 2k mi./yr. use. Also, the Noble lacks an AirBag system. But it boasts a Steel chassis and Pan w/ full integral Roll Cage, 5-point Harness, Side Impact Beams, so it's probably safer than even the Boxster.

Since it lacks DOT and EPA certification, it can only be imported as a Component Car, very different than a Kit Car. A Component Car is fully factory assembled, but lacks the Engine/Drivetrain which is installed here with an EPA Certified powerplant (3.0L Duratec V6). In Britain and other parts of the world, the Car is sold complete Turnkey, just like the Boxster.

There's a Great article on which car of AutoCar's Best Driver's Car consistening of some of the world's most notable cars such as the 911 GT3RS, Gallardo, Enzo, AM DB9, Lotus Elise and Exige, MB SLK350, etc. The Winner? The Noble M400. See it here: - http://www.1gracing.com/images/autocar.pdf

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

MNBoxster · 11-30-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Perfectlap

If I papypal you $700 can you get me $18K? I split it with you 50/50

Hi,

Sorry, that is the one thing I do not do - bet with other people's money. What if I lost? There merit in the addage of not pushing one's Luck.

But, study the game, once you get the hang of it, you'll take your losses, but the winnings will come with greater frequency too...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

ohioboxster · 01-03-2007, 03:46 PM

The one thing I'm pretty sure of, at least the last time I checked, was that this is a board dedicated to Boxster Ownership and Enthusiasm. I find no relevance to having this discussion here and think Rich should padlock this thread. There are any number of forums and blogs for people to air their winnings in a more appropriate setting. As always, just my humble $0.02...

In the words of Forest Gump "Thats all I have to say about that"