Am I mad? (Trophy purchase?)

[200 Alex]

I need to save for a holiday next year and moving out the year after that. I'm thinking of selling my Focus RS and buying a Trophy.

Always wanted one.

But its not the saving money thats the reason for this thread. It's that I actively want a Trophy. Is it weird that i want this 'downgrade'?

Are they all they are hyped up to be? Would I be disappointed?

Opinions/thoughts please

 

[adamlstr]

That must be some holiday to flip 20k worth of focus for.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

Mk1 or mk2 RS?

 

[Sam]

His profile says Mk2.

 

[200 Alex]

Mk2 mate. Its not the holiday, I just want to free up more money. But the holiday is vegas

 

[Sir_Dave]

I actively want a Trophy. Is it weird that i want this 'downgrade'?

Nope

Are they all they are hyped up to be?

Yes

Would I be disappointed?

No

Im buying my 3rd tomorrow. They are the pinnacle of awesomeness.

 

[n9oll]

you'll be disappointed but vegas is immense

 

[Badgerman85]

do it!

 

[200 Alex]

Nope



Yes



No

Im buying my 3rd tomorrow. They are the pinnacle of awesomeness.

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Cheers, Dave!

You have the asnwers, as always!

Im pretty excited because I loved my 182 and 200. Proper RenaultSport man at heart

 

[kev182cup]

I just look at trophies as equal to normal 182's. which is that there great cars to thrash round a B road. But I found the trophy gets a tad jumpy when pushed hard as the normal (cup model) soaks up more of the bumps and the rear seems more willing to play.
Seats are a nice upgrade though.

 

[Knuckles]

I hate you slightly.

Would you not rather have an r27 instead of the focus?

 

[Munson]

Yes.

 

[.Stevo.C.]

I would keep the Rs or if you really want rid buy a ff 182.

 

[SharkyUK]

Downgrade? Speak for yourself... LOL!

 

[200 Alex]

I hate you slightly.

Would you not rather have an r27 instead of the focus?

I would love an R27 mate! Just a little more than I wanna be spending

 

[200 Alex]

Downgrade? Speak for yourself... LOL!

I'll reserve judgement until I drive one I've heard amazing things about them.

 

[Munson]

It will feel crushingly slow but only you know if you can deal with that. It'll also feel a lot lighter, nimbler, and cheaper.

Is your RS standard or tuned?

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

It is a downgrade but not exactly a bad one!

They are epic little cars that put a smile on your face, I just need to get mine insured again in the next week or so. I'm like a big kid!

 

[Lordman]

I need to save for a holiday next year and moving out the year after that. I'm thinking of selling my Focus RS and buying a Trophy.

Always wanted one.

But its not the saving money thats the reason for this thread. It's that I actively want a Trophy. Is it weird that i want this 'downgrade'?

Are they all they are hyped up to be? Would I be disappointed?

Opinions/thoughts please

Brilliant car and epic fun But why of all places would you ask "would I be disappointed"..... on a clio sport forum?

Ask the same question on Focus RS OC

 

[Knuckles]

I would love an R27 mate! Just a little more than I wanna be spending

im feeling generous so I wouldn't charge you, just a straight swap for your focus

 

[Beasley Clio182]

After driving both and being in both i personally think youd be very disappointed ! Clio tropys are absolutely awesome , but the focus is awesome too ! if you need to down grade then yeah trophys a good car , but out of choice, the focus does it alot better IMO . many will disagree but only you can decide ! think youll miss 300 horses on tap though ! 180 isnt the same ! it just isnt ! lol

 

[Gally]

Buy a Mk1 Frs to soften the blow.

 

[SBV116]

^ you got a trophy?

 

[JoshOm3]

Just do it. Your going to have just as much fun, just not the straight line speed.

 

[200 Alex]

It will feel crushingly slow but only you know if you can deal with that. It'll also feel a lot lighter, nimbler, and cheaper.

Is your RS standard or tuned?

I guess I can deal with that. Power isn't everything to me although the RS is savage and I effing love it. Different induction and exhaust system mate, standard mapping. I've driven an mp350 though

 

[200 Alex]

Buy a Mk1 Frs to soften the blow.

Always wanted a trophy though, Gally!

I can deal with little power and a lot of revs, just means a lot of fun the MPG's will be dramatically better in the trophy for the work commute too!

Track days will still be good fun which is the main thing!

 

[Steve]

I would not go back as I had a trophy for 3 yrs when they first came out.
Sold it at 17K after three hard years & many, many trackdays
So getting in a tired tatty one would ruin my memories

 

[200 Alex]

I would not go back as I had a trophy for 3 yrs when they first came out.
Sold it at 17K after three hard years & many, many trackdays
So getting in a tired tatty one would ruin my memories

And they endure track days well I expect?

 

[Gally]

Always wanted a trophy though, Gally!

I can deal with little power and a lot of revs, just means a lot of fun the MPG's will be dramatically better in the trophy for the work commute too!

Track days will still be good fun which is the main thing!

Excellent mate. Buy one. They're superb little cars. I don't think you'll be disappointed as such.

 

[Gally]

^ you got a trophy?

I did. Sadly I wasn't coming from a Focus RS.

 

[Steve]

And they endure track days well I expect?

Lets just say I was glad it had 3 yr warranty.
Had a new box at 5K, engine mounts & lots lots more replaced.
Never worried as never got refused warranty claim

What used to make me laugh was attending events with other Trophy owners & them telling about their pride & joy & how they were never going on track.
They did not realise previous owner was living on track :dapprove:

 

[Jekyll]

What would the difference be money wise by selling the rs, then buying a trophy, then Vegas?

How much change would you have once the hols is over and the rs is gone but the trophy still remains?

 

[julzh]

What used to make me laugh was attending events with other Trophy owners & them telling about their pride & joy & how they were never going on track.
They did not realise previous owner was living on track :dapprove:

Hang on a second you were one of those Trophy owners, I remember you banging on about the little chip in the paint the top corner of the door makes and getting really irritated at punters who got a little TOO close at WSR one year.:lolup:

 

[Kelv]

Do both Alex, have a Trophy and a FRS

 

[Steve]

Hang on a second you were one of those Trophy owners, I remember you banging on about the little chip in the paint the top corner of the door makes and getting really irritated at punters who got a little TOO close at WSR one year.:lolup:

As you also may remember most of the Trophy's @ that event had the same fault

Build quality not trackday abuse.

You can talk! You never used to get yours out of second gear

Do you remember the Trophy culling day at Cadwell 3 got badly bent!!

 

[Hixle]

Not at all, they're great cars. I want another.

 

[Tin cup]

You can have more and longer fun owning a focus rs then a holiday you must be mad

 

[200 Alex]

What would the difference be money wise by selling the rs, then buying a trophy, then Vegas?

How much change would you have once the hols is over and the rs is gone but the trophy still remains?

It's the running costs thereafter mate I love my rs to bits but it isn't cheap to run in the slightest. Not complaining, just saying

 

[Adamm.]

Get rid of the Focus RS get the Trophy and having a f**king good time in Vegas IMO mate YOLO

Can buy another Focus RS in the future. The Trophy will still bring plenty of grins no doubt.

 

[Kelv]

Alex, what lux model, what plate and what mileage is yours buddy?

The FRS isn't that bad to run if you drive it calmly as a daily, I was surprised at what fuel return I got from mine, but on the other hand I am lucky that I don't need to use mine that often, in fact I don't think I've driven it for about 2 months.