2K to spend. Phase 1 or Phase 2 Cup?

[tameracingdriver]

My old MX5 failed the MOT so I need a new car. Something quick and fun to drive but cheap to run. So I'm looking at going back to the clio fold.

I was mainly thinking of a Phase 1, but the Cup attracts plenty of praise.

I've got £2K to spend.

The way I see it, from what I've read:-

• Phase 1 just as raw, but has creature comforts - better interior
• Phase 1 has a cable throttle - much more responsive
• Phase 1 is approx 20 - 30 kg heavier than a Cup
• Phase 1 has cheaper tyres and better ride quality but slightly worse handling overall
• Phase 1 has taller ratios
• Phase 1 has cheaper insurance

I'm interested to hear the opinions of those who have driven both.

 

[Revels]

1) Why don't you fix the MX5?

2) Buy the best condition car you can find for £2k. Most of them will be sheds.

 

[ch!ppen]

At 2k you will pick up a good car if you look hard. Sold my Flamer for only a little more than that and you won't find anything much tidier than that. But i agree with Revels, don't aim for a certain one - aim for as good a condition Clio as you can get.

As said though, why not fix the mx5?

 

[Stefan.]

2k id go mint ph1

 

[R-Sport.]

Depends what sort of drive & interior etc you like-

I have a mint phase 1 in prep!

Steve

 

[jjgunner09]

I have had both and I prefer the ph2 easily and I picked mine up for just short of 2k all that was wrong was a busted window....but both lots of fun to drive

 

[tameracingdriver]

I flogged the MX5 on, it was going to cost more than what the car was worth to repair the rust.

 

[Bluebeard]

Phase 1 all day long.

Find one thats had recent front and rear brakes, cam + Aux kits by a specialist and you've got a very nice cheap capable car.

 

[Mike@Rentech]

Buy my Phase 2 full fat, wont get much better looked after for £1995

 

[tameracingdriver]

Not interested in a full fat phase 2 model, sorry.

 

[Alex5]

Get a phase1 and hve a bit of money left

 

[Russ_16v]

You will get a better Ph1 for your money at that price

 

[Danith]

Got a ph2 cup now and had 2 ph1's previously. I'd go for a ph1 - the interior is minging, and it has air con but apart from that it's better overall I think (in terms of price/equipment/looks/performance). Feel better built for some reason. Throttle cable is nice - but I don't notice that much difference in throttle response!

Imprezaworks has a nice one for sale £1650 with good mods.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

You will get a better Ph1 for your money at that price

Ph1s are better anyway!

 

[Russ_16v]

Knowzit

 

[jimmyuk86]

i prefer the phase 1...not too keen on the phase 2 front look with those headlights, look outta place in comparison

 

[CrippsCorner]

Not interested in a 182 FF? Mine was £1,850.

 

[tameracingdriver]

Not interested in a 182 FF? Mine was £1,850.

No, I've already had a full fat 182. IMO it was over-tyred, had poor throttle response and too refined. From what I've read about the Phase 1, it fixes pretty much everything I disliked about the 182. I was just wondering how the Cup compares, but, I think I've made my mind up on the Phase 1.

Just need to find a good one for a bit under £2k. There are a few decent looking ones about, however some of them have mods that put me off them (decatted exhausts I'm looking at you - can't be bothered with the hassle come MOT time).

 

[Fletcher]

Ph1 172.

 

[plymcl172]

Buy my Phase 2 full fat, wont get much better looked after for £1995

what another 172 FF. really ? :rasp:

 

[pastieman]

I just couldn't live with the ph1 front end and the interior

No Matter how good the car is.... I wouldn't even own a ph1 v6

Ph2 172 it would be for me

 

[just-that-ek]

Buy my Phase 2 full fat, wont get much better looked after for £1995

Ill be round tomorrow