182 Trophy, or 197 cup.

[Fletcher]

As above which would you go for ?

 

[Se7en172]

Cup in white

 

[theduck]

Trophy, simply for the exclusivity and i prefer the looks

 

[A13EX F Trophy No70]

i'd have to say 197 cup

 

[Fletcher]

I was looking at a cup today in racing blue, very nice

 

[JW]

182 Trophy for me!

 

[DrR]

Trophy.

 

[A13EX F Trophy No70]

white or red imo

only problem is whites a colour that most people would buy so it'd be so common

 

[Beef-Mc]

Trophy for me as well.

 

[Fletcher]

I quite fancy getting another car to run along side my 172, as a weekend track day toy. The trophy and cup are the two i have narrowed it down too.

 

[Henry]

if you're looking to spend Trophy or even 197 Cup money on a track/week end only car, i'd go for a s/hand Caterfield - fhook sight more interesting than a Clio!

 

[theduck]

i wouldnt buy either for that if I was you. I would track prep my 172 and buy something different as a day to day car or as Henry said, something like a caterham or westfield

 

[Fletcher]

i wouldnt buy either for that if I was you. I would track prep my 172 and buy something different as a day to day car or as Henry said, something like a caterham or westfield

Well i have toyed with that idea, but by the time i've bought the parts i want for the 172, i would have spend around 5k, not really a good idea as it's over 80k and over 5 years old, and worth feck all..

I'm not really a fan of Caterham's, Westfields.

 

[Rich]

I would probably build a 205 or 106 GTi track car.

 

[Fletcher]

I would probably build a 205 or 106 GTi track car.

I really like the 106 rallyes

 

[theduck]

I would probably build a 205 or 106 GTi track car.

I really like the 106 rallyes

buy a 106 rallye then Theres been a few on the rallye forum recently going with particular nice 16v conversions

 

[StevieGreenstuff]

i wouldnt buy either for that if I was you. I would track prep my 172 and buy something different as a day to day car or as Henry said, something like a caterham or westfield

Well i have toyed with that idea, but by the time i've bought the parts i want for the 172, i would have spend around 5k, not really a good idea as it's over 80k and over 5 years old, and worth feck all..

I'm not really a fan of Caterham's, Westfields.

How can you not be? There is very little to touch them for outright pace and for rewarding, involving driving.

S.

 

[Fletcher]

Well i have toyed with that idea, but by the time i've bought the parts i want for the 172, i would have spend around 5k, not really a good idea as it's over 80k and over 5 years old, and worth feck all..

I'm not really a fan of Caterham's, Westfields.

How can you not be? There is very little to touch them for outright pace and for rewarding, involving driving.

S.

I've been out in my mates Caterham a few times, over the summer and yes they're great fun and very quick, just not for me.

 

[Chris V6 255]

I had a look at a white 197 in Renault Manchester yesterday, looked Very nice!

Dont understand why they havent colour coded the handles & bumper strips though??? surely not to save weight LOL

Im trying to get the missus to trade her Cooper S Convertible in for one
Or maybe a Liquid 182 or F1

 

[Marky_]

Trophy for me

 

[Fletcher]

I had a look at a white 197 in Renault Manchester yesterday, looked Very nice!

Dont understand why they havent colour coded the handles & bumper strips though??? surely not to save weight LOL

Im trying to get the missus to trade her Cooper S Convertible in for one
Or maybe a Liquid 182 or F1

Renault are being tight lol..

 

[Henry]

How can you not be? There is very little to touch them for outright pace and for rewarding, involving driving.

S.

I've been out in my mates Caterham a few times, over the summer and yes they're great fun and very quick, just not for me.

have you tried an Elise? they're much less exposed and feel more planted

 

[Fletcher]

I've been out in my mates Caterham a few times, over the summer and yes they're great fun and very quick, just not for me.

have you tried an Elise? they're much less exposed and feel more planted

No not yet mate. i'd have a Exige S in a flash if i could afford one

 

[Henry]

if you were put off the Caterham because of the exposure (it does feel as though you're sat up in a casket!), you might enjoy the Elise more. they're well within your budget. worth trying one out anyway

 

[Ian_182]

197 cup in white

 

[Stevie]

defo Trophy still don't like the 197s.

 

[imperial04]

197 cup in white

^^^^2nded... but dont get the shi*ty chav spoiler

 

[Alan]

Cup...

 

[dandycaptain]

Think I'd have to go for the trophy.

 

[rob2006]

I'm loving my trophy, and at 36.9mpg (average over 200miles yesterday) i think its cheaper than the 197 to run..

 

[Fletcher]

I'm loving my trophy, and at 36.9mpg (average over 200miles yesterday) i think its cheaper than the 197 to run..

Yes a damn sight cheaper to run..

 

[CraigV6]

You buy hot hatches based on their mpg??????

If MPG is your thing then get yourself a 1.9 turbo diesel Vectra. Over 50mpg.

I'd take the 197 Cup in Racing Blue (as I will in March).

Trophy is a great car, but as far as looks are concerned the 197's flamed arches win hands down.

I have also heard any more nimbleness that the Trophy may have over a 197 Cup (or R27) is outdone by the better braking ability of the 197.
Sure the Trophy may handle great, but breaking pulls the 197 back into contention.

 

[Tom]

The 197 handles better than a trophy, theres no way on earth a trophy has that much grip and poise.

Plus the 197 uses "easy to get hold of" suspension components should they ever fail.
Better interior, better seats, better car really.

No brainer.

 

[Fletcher]

You buy hot hatches based on their mpg??????

If MPG is your thing then get yourself a 1.9 turbo diesel Vectra. Over 50mpg.

.

No, but when both cars have similar performance, like the 197/ 1*2's and one costs alot more to run then, imo you have to take this into consideration.

 

[Sarah]

id go with the trophy just for the mpg allone

i love my hot hatches but for the mpg on the 197 id expect summit a bit faster

 

[CraigV6]

Seriously; if you have to look at MPG when considering a fun hot hatch, then I think you are in the wrong market for a car.

Just go for a regular hatch or a diesel.

 

[Fletcher]

Seriously; if you have to look at MPG when considering a fun hot hatch, then I think you are in the wrong market for a car.

Just go for a regular hatch or a diesel.

I think your missing my point

 

[Diesel_Power]

197, purely because i wouldnt feel as bad if i ditched it.

 

[agithegreat]

Trophy.... new clios look like some mad alien has attacked the manufacturing plant!!!! 197 will also probably be harder to mod.... more complex electronics etc....

But hey thats my views!

 

[richlawson]

197 is ruff

trophy anyday