Noble M600

[Roentgen]

Originally Posted by sachin20

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I am new to this site.I hope this site will help me to understand quickly.
I would like to say "hi" to all members,Welcome to the forum.

Yes, welcome to UCP!

[switters78]

Originally Posted by Jack_Bauer

Noble haven't been selling cars for close to 4 years now. The rights to the M12/M400 were bought by this company - Rossion – Performance Redefined - and have been sold in the US since 2007 as the 'Rossion Q1'. I'm not sure whether this new car will be sold in the US though.

As for the M600, it's only about 4 years too late and 3x overpriced.

In today's climate and with the massive amount of competition in the £200k-ish market I can't see too many buyers for the car I'm afraid. I'm sure it'll be good to drive and all that jazz, but when you can get any current Ferrari or Lamborghini for less they'll struggle big time, especially with the new Ferrari 458 and the Murcielago's replacement coming in the next few years (not to mention the McLaren P11 and new Lotus Esprit). The M600 doesn't look or sound special enough to command a premium over the 'run of the mill' Ferraris/Lambos like a Zonda or Koeniggseg can. Frankly I think that even at £100k Noble would struggle to find the 50 buyers per year they're looking for. At £200k they'll need a miracle.

I think one of the only things they have going for them is the fact that they're not as common as Ferraris/Lambos...otherwise, I agree...why bother?

Now, the same car for $50k and we're in business

[Kitdy]

Originally Posted by switters78

I think one of the only things they have going for them is the fact that they're not as common as Ferraris/Lambos...otherwise, I agree...why bother?

As I always say, never buy a car jsut for the sake of being different.

If something is good and popular - buy it. If something is good and obscure - buy it, but don't buy something obscure just to stand out.

That's poor.

[blingbling]

Originally Posted by Kitdy

As I always say, never buy a car jsut for the sake of being different.

...lamemitsubishistarionforlife

[Kitdy]

Originally Posted by blingbling

...lamemitsubishistarionforlife

Alright, be different for the sake of being different.

Become a hipster.

Listen to world music.

Listen to CBC Radio 1 and 2. Don't watch popular movies that are enjoyable

Silly.

Drive the car you like best - if everyone else also drives that car, go ahead and drive it too. Don't drive an inferior car just because it's different.

EDIT: Just saw the white text - disregard the above.

I agree completely with your statement.

[cargirl1990]

i find that theres nothing wrong with being different. thats to each their own of course though. and i respect Kitdy's comment.

[Ferrer]

Will Noble ever sell cars again? And how have they managed to survive without selling a single car in four years?

[Jack_Bauer]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

Will Noble ever sell cars again? And how have they managed to survive without selling a single car in four years?

The company was bought out by rich American guy Peter Dyson back in 2006, and they've been slowly developing the car since then with his backing. However, somewhere along the line there was a bust-up between Lee Noble and the new owner and Noble walked out last year at some point. With Dyson's financial backing they haven't needed to operate as a 'normal' car company, ie they haven't actually needed to sell a single unit.

Similar kind of deal to Ascari Cars I guess; they haven't needed to be a remotely profitable business at any point in their existence, they just get bankrolled by a super-wealthy petrolhead. Good cars, but a bit of a financial disaster - which is exactly what I predict will happen with Noble.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by Jack_Bauer

The company was bought out by rich American guy Peter Dyson back in 2006, and they've been slowly developing the car since then with his backing. However, somewhere along the line there was a bust-up between Lee Noble and the new owner and Noble walked out last year at some point. With Dyson's financial backing they haven't needed to operate as a 'normal' car company, ie they haven't actually needed to sell a single unit.

Similar kind of deal to Ascari Cars I guess; they haven't needed to be a remotely profitable business at any point in their existence, they just get bankrolled by a super-wealthy petrolhead. Good cars, but a bit of a financial disaster - which is exactly what I predict will happen with Noble.

I see, now it makes sense.

I looks like they might be stepping out of the traditional Noble fomula though.

[blingbling]

Originally Posted by Kitdy

Alright, be different for the sake of being different.

Become a hipster.

Listen to world music.

Listen to CBC Radio 1 and 2. Don't watch popular movies that are enjoyable

Silly.

i will overwhelm you with my originality

Originally Posted by Kitdy

Just saw the white text - disregard the above.

I agree completely with your statement.

[cargirl1990]

Originally Posted by blingbling

i will overwhelm you with my originality

nothing wrong with originality blingbling. i personally am in love with the Nissan Cube.