rossion/noble.....info? - LotusTalk

evomind · 01-11-2008, 10:35 AM

hey
im checking out the rossion/noble, and beyond what it says on the website i dont know too much.
i understand its redesigned this year.
some of my questions are where would one have it serviced, etc, etc....
anyone know the approx price for a new one?
any info/experience would be appreciated.

http://www.rossioncars.com/pages/models/models.html

ChrisB · 01-11-2008, 10:59 AM

Check out:

http://www.nobleforums.com/

KingOfJericho · 01-11-2008, 12:11 PM

HRM would probably know.

JAYKAY · 01-11-2008, 12:13 PM

There was a post on the Noble Forum that refered to a place in St Charles, IL to get the cars serviced (SVSi) but I have not heard of them before.

Jim

evomind · 01-11-2008, 12:37 PM

thanks for the info...
per the forum i guess the new one isnt quite out yet.
i wonder if they will have the kinks worked out when they do...

jim, i can have my own guys do great work if its out of my pocket, but do they have any kind of warranty program? is that svsi supposed to be an authorized service shop?

i guess we wont see one in person till march....if there are no set backs.
at least thats what i could gather from poking around on the forum.

seems like they have a lot of bugs that the buyer needs to sort out...its a kit car afterall.

JLSELISE · 01-11-2008, 01:12 PM

Sounds about right for Rossion timing. The first chassis should arrive next month at 1G, but there likely won't be any deliveries to customers and/or cars on the road until March.
AFAIK, considerable work has gone into upgrading/modernizing body panels and interior on the Rossion compared to the Noble, but the basic chassis/suspension design is carried over almost entirely from the M400.
As for the warranty, it was 12/12 on the Noble and will probably be the same for the Rossion--and 1G has a pretty good rep on warranty work done by reputable shops.
As for service, best to check with 1G (Shane or Dean) and see who they would recommend in your area. Alternatively, try posting the question on http://www.nobleforums.com
Finally, there are some really good examples of used Nobles out there that seem to be going for reasonable prices, so you might want to check out that route, too.

cerven · 01-11-2008, 03:43 PM

I test drove a Noble M400 - they let me drive WOT on public roads when I was at Rossion in Ross, OH. I posted some pics here on LT from a drive we had with the Ferrari guys when we stopped at Rossion and toured the place. The M400 felt just like my Elise in handling except for the acceleration which was phenominal. I actually considered the Noble but decided against a kit car even though it's assembled only about 30 miles from me. Got to love the Rousch & Shelby motors they put in the SPF GT40 cars. They did not have any of the new Rossion bodies in from South Africa when we were there but they are very similar to the M400 I guess.

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01-11-2008, 10:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
evomind J. Caesar Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: chicagoland Posts: 5,406	rossion/noble.....info? hey im checking out the rossion/noble, and beyond what it says on the website i dont know too much. i understand its redesigned this year. some of my questions are where would one have it serviced, etc, etc.... anyone know the approx price for a new one? any info/experience would be appreciated. http://www.rossioncars.com/pages/models/models.html __________________ Vati. C6 ZO6. THE OBITS, YO! KEEP CRYIN! WHAA! REDNECK = PERSON WHO LIVES IN A DUMP BUT DRIVES AN ELISE! I never played by the rules, and I never really cared My nasty reputation takes me everywhere It is admitted by all that he was much addicted to women, as well as very expensive in his intrigues with them, and that he debauched many ladies of the highest quality; among whom were Posthumia, the wife of Servius Sulpicius; and Lollia, the wife of Aulus Gabinius.

01-11-2008, 12:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
JAYKAY Habitual User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 259	There was a post on the Noble Forum that refered to a place in St Charles, IL to get the cars serviced (SVSi) but I have not heard of them before. Jim __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise--Starlight Black (Sport, Touring) \| 2007 Birel M32 Parilla Leopard 125cc TaG Kart \|Bowman Race Kart (Rented) \| Chicago Racers

01-11-2008, 12:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
evomind J. Caesar Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: chicagoland Posts: 5,406	thanks for the info... per the forum i guess the new one isnt quite out yet. i wonder if they will have the kinks worked out when they do... jim, i can have my own guys do great work if its out of my pocket, but do they have any kind of warranty program? is that svsi supposed to be an authorized service shop? i guess we wont see one in person till march....if there are no set backs. at least thats what i could gather from poking around on the forum. seems like they have a lot of bugs that the buyer needs to sort out...its a kit car afterall. __________________ Vati. C6 ZO6. THE OBITS, YO! KEEP CRYIN! WHAA! REDNECK = PERSON WHO LIVES IN A DUMP BUT DRIVES AN ELISE! I never played by the rules, and I never really cared My nasty reputation takes me everywhere It is admitted by all that he was much addicted to women, as well as very expensive in his intrigues with them, and that he debauched many ladies of the highest quality; among whom were Posthumia, the wife of Servius Sulpicius; and Lollia, the wife of Aulus Gabinius. Last edited by evomind : 01-11-2008 at 01:03 PM.

01-11-2008, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
JLSELISE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 489	Sounds about right for Rossion timing. The first chassis should arrive next month at 1G, but there likely won't be any deliveries to customers and/or cars on the road until March. AFAIK, considerable work has gone into upgrading/modernizing body panels and interior on the Rossion compared to the Noble, but the basic chassis/suspension design is carried over almost entirely from the M400. As for the warranty, it was 12/12 on the Noble and will probably be the same for the Rossion--and 1G has a pretty good rep on warranty work done by reputable shops. As for service, best to check with 1G (Shane or Dean) and see who they would recommend in your area. Alternatively, try posting the question on http://www.nobleforums.com Finally, there are some really good examples of used Nobles out there that seem to be going for reasonable prices, so you might want to check out that route, too. __________________ Joel '67 S3 Elan dhc (owned since 1970) '06 Audi A3 3.2 '04 Noble M12 (380 rwhp)

01-11-2008, 03:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
cerven Elise Fondler Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: N. KY Posts: 1,244	I test drove a Noble M400 - they let me drive WOT on public roads when I was at Rossion in Ross, OH. I posted some pics here on LT from a drive we had with the Ferrari guys when we stopped at Rossion and toured the place. The M400 felt just like my Elise in handling except for the acceleration which was phenominal. I actually considered the Noble but decided against a kit car even though it's assembled only about 30 miles from me. Got to love the Rousch & Shelby motors they put in the SPF GT40 cars. They did not have any of the new Rossion bodies in from South Africa when we were there but they are very similar to the M400 I guess. S.Ohio Ferrari / Lotus run today with Russian MIG21 and MIG17 jets __________________ Eschew Obfuscation Got mine 03-25-05 Ardent /biscuit /touring /3M / hard top

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