182 Trophy

[leeroybrown]

Would you own one?

I seriously want to buy another Impreza or even an Evo 8, but my comminute to work, it would be silly to own either of those cars as the fuel costs would be crazy. Nor would it be cheap to have a run around and a Evo/Impreza.

I have already had 2 Clio's but always fancied a Trophy.

Be ideal for work, ok on the juice, decent performance looks and excellent handling.

Would I be daft to go back to another clio instead of a type r?

[Gandi699]

Nope, get one if you fancy it. I think they'll go up in value but only snag you'll obviously be paying a premium for one and they arent too much different performance wise from a modified 182 as you know

[Prickle]

Yeah. been there done that more or less. Try something different.

[craig180]

Get another Xsara VTS you numpty

[dondan]

Haha I knew you'd end up looking at a trophy, Im sure that was my suggestions in your last car thread?

Get one Lee, get it out your system FFS! I ain't known you forever and you've always went on about them, you need to get it done.

[0rang3peel]

Why don't you get an evo etc and a shit runner for work?

[Jay_]

trophys are pretty awesome... maybe not as a commute but they are win....

[Cal]

If you've owned a Clio I wouldn't really bother... let's be honest they aren't worlds apart from a regular 182.

Get something different - I don't know what though!

[leeroybrown]

Why don't you get an evo etc and a shit runner for work?

Bit daft having 2 cars, 2 insurance's, 2 MOT's etc and I dont want a car sitting at home, normally buy a car to be driven not to be used just at weekends if you get me?

[leeroybrown]

If you've owned a Clio I wouldn't really bother... let's be honest they aren't worlds apart from a regular 182.

Get something different - I don't know what though!

This is true Cal.

I still have decent photo of mine/your Clio and still makes me wish I had kept that.

Not worlds apart unless its got a decent set up which this one has.

[0rang3peel]

Bit daft having 2 cars, 2 insurance's, 2 MOT's etc and I dont want a car sitting at home, normally buy a car to be driven not to be used just at weekends if you get me?

Yeah it is hassle, but realistically using an evo or the like as a daily with fuel costs as they are well...it's never going to happen :(

I would probably go for the Type R though, seeing as you've had the a clio before.

[Gandi699]

How about something 4 cylinder and RWD ? Caterham might be a bit much for the commute but I'm sure you could get a cheap early S2000 these days

[timmythechef]

Astra VXR 'Burg Edition

[leeroybrown]

Going off the point alittle

I dont want a S2000, VXR its between trophy or Type R lads

[Prickle]

JDM EP3 Type R

[Jay_]

Going off the point alittle

I dont want a S2000, VXR its between trophy or Type R lads

I would say a type R is more common and grown up.

And you have Vtec y0!

[joe333]

I think trophys are cool, if you was a fan of clio's and little hot hatches i think it just mean you have had the best of the best, like if you loved 106 the best is a rallye that's why i got one :P

[baker556]

Trophys are awesome,

But if you've had a clio think it might be time to try the type r

[MiniGibbo]

What's going on with your avatar then? Says you own/owned a trophy?

OT, I'd get the ep3 clios have a terrible driving position..

[leeroybrown]

Trophy is much better with the recaro's.

Used to own a Megane Trophy.

[MiniGibbo]

Didnt even know they made a Meganne trophy LOL..

[leeroybrown]

Yep, was the base model for a cup, F1 and R26

[OneTime_]

If I had to get something small, decently quick and excellent handling. It would be a clio...either the Racing Blue 182 or a Trophy.

[JAM]

I vote Trophy.

[Carl-h]

If I was given the choice between a trophy and an EP3 type R I'd choose the clio bu. as you've already had a 182 I'd go for the type r

[Liam_]

If you've owned a Clio I wouldn't really bother... let's be honest they aren't worlds apart from a regular 182.

What this man said - are you really going to notice a huge difference between a 182 Cup and Trophy on the road?

Go for an EP3 and enjoy reliability and the lack of belt/ dephaser changes. ;)

[AdamH]

Full fat Inferno Orange 182 or a Trophy over a Type R (dislike the gearstick position :/)

[MiniGibbo]

Full fat Inferno Orange 182 or a Trophy over a Type R (dislike the gearstick position :/)

Have you ever driven a car with the stick in the dash?

It's much much much much much better.....

[AdamH]

Driven a Type R and a 182, and i find the 182 easier to hand, maybe im not used to it but after 5 laps round Brands i just couldnt get on with it :/

[MiniGibbo]

If anything on track it should be easier with the Honda as its right next to the wheel, hence why they lengthen race car shifters..

Think as you say you just weren't used to it.

[AdamH]

As above, 5 laps is not much around a track that lasts a little more then a minute...

On the road it could be a different story.. that was just my opinion and experience :)

[saxo_ron]

My ep3 pisses on my clio in every way except french cars have more character but dont regret the change

[leeroybrown]

My ep3 pisses on my clio in every way except french cars have more character but dont regret the change

Maybe Ron, but for the price of the trophy am looking at, I will not get a decent type r for the price

[leeroybrown]

Even Chris Harris agrees with me.

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/doc.asp?c=52&i=25002

[stinkycheese]

Can get a supercharged EP3 for peanuts now.

[CitroenSport]

Evo 8!!!!

[VTR-Chris]

Trophy is much better with the recaro's.

Used to own a Megane Trophy.

ive got the exact same recaro's in my type r, just in red and black compared to the trophys....

[leeroybrown]

ive got the exact same recaro's in my type r, just in red and black compared to the trophys....

Few cars have the same seats in buddy.

Half leather in the clio

[VTR-Chris]

Can get a supercharged EP3 for peanuts now.

add around 2.5k onto the average price an thats what youd expect to pay for a charged ep3, dont see them for sale very often though

to supercharge it yourself your lookin at a good 3k buyin everythin second hand...

[VTR-Chris]

Few cars have the same seats in buddy.

Half leather in the clio

yeah trendlines arent they? fcuking comfy i'll give u that, well better than the standard R seats

[leeroybrown]

Thats the ones pal.

I agree with that, much better place to sit

[saxo_ron]

Maybe Ron, but for the price of the trophy am looking at, I will not get a decent type r for the price

Cash willplay its part. Dont get me wrong i love clios and trophy's are top motors too