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Age isn't experience. Just be careful, take time to learn the car and resist the urge to show off. We've all done it, I once nearly ended up under a truck trying to demo lift off in a saxo.
There's more Trophy's around at the mo, lots coming out of warranty. More than any other RS thats a worry, as dampers are uber expensive. I'm planning to get mine rebuilt early, save the hassle when they do go.
EVO have always said the standard 197 is good on throttle adjustability, the cup chassis makes the car more composed with higher limits, but less throttle adjustable. And LOL at Tiff, he's a great driver, which is why he can make any car dance, I'm more interested in what normal people can do...
No cup packs on that, but still a bargain. Was in this situation in Jan, looked at loads. Every low priced 182 was rough (that I found). Ended up going for a late, mint 172. I've had 2 172's, and a 182. Not enough of a difference in handling to justify spending 1k more. Put prolines on mine, 95%...
You don't do much mileage, reckon you'll be missing out on the biggest benefits of a 197 (refinement etc). Fuel costs would be a worry as well, £1.50 litre and 25ish mpg:S. Don't get me wrong, if you sell I'll happily take some bits off your car;);).
I'll bring the mag on sunday. It's the trophy owned by the guy that owns the mag, it's a 182 trophy and a 197 cup. The times aren't the same as the old ones as the track layout's changed.