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Old 11-30-2006, 07:24 AM   #1
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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.

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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
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Old 11-30-2006, 08:27 AM   #2
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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.
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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...

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Old 11-30-2006, 08:58 AM   #4
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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

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Old 11-30-2006, 09:13 AM   #5
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