Anyone thinking twice about buying Emira?

Magicman · Oct 29, 2022

lion shf said:
Spend the day watch shopping. You can’t take it with you. The first time you see one in the wild, prob at you work place, you’ll hate your gt4. That’s all I got.

It's fair advice, a watch purchase would definitely cheer me up

Leonard · Oct 29, 2022

Magicman said:
It's fair advice, a watch purchase would definitely cheer me up

It did me, just saying

mrmoogee · Oct 31, 2022

Kentviking said:
something many on here have pondered...I already seem to be ploughing through this list having enjoyed many years of both DB9 and Noble M12 ownership, but thought this article was highly appropriate for those on here...

Cheap supercars | Six of the Best

Well, comparatively cheap in a scarily expensive world

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the McLaren 12c I think could go on this list - but this list could really make people think twice... that Noble though... lovely

Kentviking · Oct 31, 2022

mrmoogee said:
the McLaren 12c I think could go on this list - but this list could really make people think twice... that Noble though... lovely

I had the Noble 2.5 for a couple of years...such a compliant road/race car and the fastest A to B car on UK roads I have ever owned. The twin turbos created noises like a star wars ship right behind your ears...the sense of drama and occassion was palpable with each and every journey. I miss that car. But I like to think that the new Emira is similar in many respects, with a more modern exterior and a supercharger in place of the turbos...we'll see. And yes, the 12C deserves a mention as does the 650, which in many ways was what the 12C was always meant to be.

mrmoogee · Oct 31, 2022

Kentviking said:
I had the Noble 2.5 for a couple of years...such a compliant road/race car and the fastest A to B car on UK roads I have ever owned. The twin turbos created noises like a star wars ship right behind your ears...the sense of drama and occassion was palpable with each and every journey. I miss that car. But I like to think that the new Emira is similar in many respects, with a more modern exterior and a supercharger in place of the turbos...we'll see. And yes, the 12C deserves a mention as does the 650, which in many ways was what the 12C was always meant to be.

Lucky lucky guy, there was a Noble dealership where I lived growing up, and just always been fascinated with them for their raw sportscar appeal and rarity.
You're pretty much right there, good friend works at McLaren and admitted the first 12c's had some issues, they did iron those out for those owners too as I understand, but had also got the 650 then on the way. But a carbon tub British sportscar at the prices they now are still blows my mind

BeHappy · Oct 31, 2022

Had a test ride of the Mini John Cooper Works 306 bhp AWD - automatic, certainly put a smile on my face, fun to drive noise was good ( fake thro speakers ) circa £40- £44 k Obviously not a beautiful sexy car

but yearh certainly liked the drive pur your foot down and it goes

Has anyone got one in here ?

Leonard · Oct 31, 2022

AudR8 said:
Had a test ride of the Mini John Cooper Works 306 bhp AWD - automatic, certainly put a smile on my face, fun to drive noise was good circa £40- £44 k Obviously not a beautiful sexy car but yearh certainly liked the drive pur your foot down and it goes Has anyone got one in here ?

It's nice, but you can't spend 44k on a Mini!!!!
8k on a Mountain Bike yes. But not 44 on a mini

lion shf · Oct 31, 2022

Or a sweet watch

Magma · Oct 31, 2022

AudR8 said:
Had a test ride of the Mini John Cooper Works 306 bhp AWD - automatic, certainly put a smile on my face, fun to drive noise was good circa £40- £44 k Obviously not a beautiful sexy car but yearh certainly liked the drive pur your foot down and it goes Has anyone got one in here ?

We have a 2020 Cooper S with a tune to bump it to JCW specs. Unfortunately it's an automatic, but our last one was a '14 with a manual. Love them both! You just can't help but love them! Little go carts, comfortable, roomy, good gas mileage, very tossable, great for parking.

Pops68 · Oct 31, 2022

AudR8 said:
Had a test ride of the Mini John Cooper Works 306 bhp AWD - automatic, certainly put a smile on my face, fun to drive noise was good circa £40- £44 k Obviously not a beautiful sexy car but yearh certainly liked the drive pur your foot down and it goes Has anyone got one in here ?

Was thinking bout one but don't like torque steer...

BeHappy · Nov 1, 2022

Pops68 said:
Was thinking bout one but don't like torque steer...

I think the GP looks great but it’s front wheel drive and gets poor review re: the torque steer too much power for front wheel drive such a shame they didn’t also do it as AWD think it starts at £36k as wud of been interested in that one

Pops68 · Nov 1, 2022

AudR8 said:
I think the GP looks great but it’s front wheel drive and gets poor review re: the torque steer too much power for front wheel drive such a shame they didn’t also do it as AWD think it starts at £36k as wud of been interested in that one

If they had put AWD in the GP I wouldn't be here in line for the Emira! I love the cache of the mini. And I REALLY wish I had the disposable income for a Supercooper!!!! I don't think I've ever seen Matt/Smoking Tire have so much fun in a car..

Leonard · Nov 1, 2022

@AudR8 and @Pops68
Sounds like you need a mighty Yaris

Jonhklee · Nov 1, 2022

Leonard said:
@AudR8 and @Pops68
Sounds like you need a mighty Yaris

The new Civic Type R seems a nice FWD weapon!

Leonard · Nov 1, 2022

Jonhklee said:
The new Civic Type R seems a nice FWD weapon!

Why have fwd when you can have 4wd with ability to choose fwd 60/40 and 30/70 rear bias as well as 50/50 split

Magma · Nov 1, 2022

Pops68 said:
Was thinking bout one but don't like torque steer...

Ya there's torque steer. Eh, whatevs. I drive it as a Mini and love it for what it is. Our F350 diesel drives like a truck too. Lol

roundincircles · Nov 1, 2022

Porsche called today. We can build your 718 GTS in Jan but your Bose option will be deleted as we can't get volume supplies of amps ( it will be in other models with it as standard spec). Can you retrofit it? No. What percentage of 718 HAVE Bose.......usually about 90%. All sounds familiar! Pun not intended

lion shf · Nov 1, 2022

Leonard said:
@AudR8 and @Pops68
Sounds like you need a mighty Yaris

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Respect. But only a mother could love that face (side)

BeHappy · Nov 1, 2022

Leonard said:
@AudR8 and @Pops68
Sounds like you need a mighty Yaris

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You know what Leonard I’m actually going to sort a test ride out

feel like this car would maybe suit my daughter - is there not an age limit cos I think I may not be in that catchment area hehehe

so do you think I will like the little ugly buggly - although I’ll reserve my judgment till I see one in the flesh though - like I say sometimes ugly is good- would that be so funny from Audi R8 to Toyota Yaris - but like I say just want a FuN small car

for w/e that is my criteria and something not arm n

fatjase · Nov 1, 2022

AudR8 said:
You know what Leonard I’m actually going to sort a test ride out feel like this car would maybe suit my daughter - is there not an age limit cos I think I may not be in that catchment area hehehe so do you think I will like the little ugly buggly - although I’ll reserve my judgment till I see one in the flesh though - like I say sometimes ugly is good- would that be so funny from Audi R8 to Toyota Yaris - but like I say just want a FuN small car for w/e that is my criteria and something not arm n

I've seen a few of these around and about in the North East and they look better in the flesh (not that I don't like them in pictures) and the owners always seem to be buzzing around. I've also seen a few out in the Yorkshire Dales and they look perfect out on those B roads. I've always fancied one for that reason.