Clio Trophy

[Thornesy]

Hey All,

I noticed today a clio trophy for sale on Autotrader, priced at £6700 ish! Its only covered around 26k miles too!

I've always been a firm believer that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.. but its very tempting at that price!

I know the 2nd hand car market has slumped somewhat due to credit crunch amongst other things but i was suprised to find them that cheap!

 

[edde]

Yep look like it could be fine don't forget its what 3.5 years old now they were £14k list new so half price after 3 years sound not to unreasonable
The next cheeapest is £500 extra but if the garage isn't willing to differ on price that might be why its cheap vs a £500 more expensive one that they will discount

 

[Thornesy]

I'm feeling very tempted i must admit!!! I've been after some turini's for mine, but i think for the price i'd have to pay I might aswell upgrade the whole car!!

 

[Timmay]

id have it

 

[Richhallam]

Buy it. Buy it now

 

[jayxx83]

bargain

 

[Sarah]

sounds cheap....

 

[ForceIndia]

Thats less cash than I got for mine a couple of months back, and mine had double the mileage.

 

[Steve]

Cat D, pay £500 more & get a better one

 

[Thornesy]

Yeah i also spotted the CATD, but saw a few other decent ones knocking around... Problem is I've just spent a fortune on mine getting a few niggly things sorted out.. and had cam and aux belt changed for 36k which was quite expensive! Seems a shame for me to spend that money then get rid!

 

[DNP182]

lol...shocks will probably pack in soon...so expect to pay big bucks for replacement

 

[Thornesy]

Thanks for the good news!! But you're probably right!

 

[Steve]

lol...shocks will probably pack in soon...so expect to pay big bucks for replacement

Another i'll informed opinion! from someone who's an expert?

Refurb pair for less than £360

 

[Laura]

i was offered one trade £5800 6 months ago... i should have bough it

 

[Josh@Renparts]

might not have even got the proper shocks in it if its a cat d.

 

[ForceIndia]

lol...shocks will probably pack in soon...so expect to pay big bucks for replacement

Another i'll informed opinion! from someone who's an expert?

Refurb pair for less than £360

+1. People who know nothing about the car shouldn't be passing comment.

 

[Mike@MJCycles.com]

i dont really get it, i payed £6500 for a perfect 182 FF with 11,000 on the clock, i prefer the bi Xenon and Climate control to the sachs sus and Recaro's and day of the week, makes the trophy seem expensive to me

 

[ForceIndia]

i dont really get it, i payed £6500 for a perfect 182 FF with 11,000 on the clock, i prefer the bi Xenon and Climate control to the sachs sus and Recaro's and day of the week, makes the trophy seem expensive to me

Trophy is so much better to drive. I've had 172's, a 182, Trophy, and the Trophy was better to drive in every respect. And the Recaro's are better than the standard seats.

 

[Mike@MJCycles.com]

i dont really get it, i payed £6500 for a perfect 182 FF with 11,000 on the clock, i prefer the bi Xenon and Climate control to the sachs sus and Recaro's and day of the week, makes the trophy seem expensive to me

Trophy is so much better to drive. I've had 172's, a 182, Trophy, and the Trophy was better to drive in every respect. And the Recaro's are better than the standard seats.

You say better to drive, how do you mean?
i like the comfort side of things with my 182, the stuff you get with a FF is a nice addition to the car.
im sure at the same price with the same miles i would take a trophy but the trophy talked about here is at least £1000 more than a FF option for the same age/miles, just not worth it IMO,

 

[Ian_182]

I wouldnt buy a cat D realy at all.

Just make sure the suspension is ok on this one as they are expensive

 

[edde]

i dont really get it, i payed £6500 for a perfect 182 FF with 11,000 on the clock, i prefer the bi Xenon and Climate control to the sachs sus and Recaro's and day of the week, makes the trophy seem expensive to me

Trophy is so much better to drive. I've had 172's, a 182, Trophy, and the Trophy was better to drive in every respect. And the Recaro's are better than the standard seats.

Its all down to personal opinion though I don't rate the seats or the ride highly at all.

 

[Timmay]

must admit id like to have a go in one - driven most other sports so would be good to compare

 

[robson11]

i would pay the extra and get one that hasnt had a shunt, mind you they have drop in price loads, i paid 9000 for mine 7 months ago with 25,000 on it i now have 42,000 and the reno dealer would only offer me 7000 for p/x for a 197 cup. still thinking about it tho

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

Yep they are in freefall.

I paid £9500 7 months ago for a 17K car.

Thought i was doing well as there were not many under £10k at the time.

Then the credit crunch.......

Look on the bright side everything else is in freefall to not just Clio's.

Wait till people start paying £400+ for taxing Scoobies and V6's next March for another nudge on used prices.

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

Could be worse could have invested in the Stock Market 6 months ago & bought some Shares in Banks...

 

[alanc1000]

one on ebay a week ago had 17k miles, 55 plate it didnt sell with 2 bids at 7.8k. Another 2 at around 8k didnt get any bids at all.

6.7k sounds very good indeed, the cat D may not be a huge issue if its a good repair.

 

[RexinaTrophy]

Buy the Trophy! I´m off for a swim and some sunshine!

 

[fUbAr]

Its all personal taste...

personally I think the trophy recaro's are very uncomfortable and unsupportive. I would have to change the seats if I had bought a Trophy.

 

[Ady182]

Trophy is so much better to drive. I've had 172's, a 182, Trophy, and the Trophy was better to drive in every respect. And the Recaro's are better than the standard seats.

You say better to drive, how do you mean?
i like the comfort side of things with my 182, the stuff you get with a FF is a nice addition to the car.
im sure at the same price with the same miles i would take a trophy but the trophy talked about here is at least £1000 more than a FF option for the same age/miles, just not worth it IMO,

Air con, comortable seats, adjustable suspension for ride quality cruise control, hardly a difference?? Better if anything, oh wait sorry you get some fake alacantera stuff on the door cards lol

Get it on track, theres the difference. Embarrassed some quality machinery at the ring and on track with mine love it!!! This is my 3rd clio, had a cup, a 182ff and the trophy, this is my fav thus far

Fubar, put some weight on lol, there a lot more comfy then

 

[whatisjustis]

Excuse my igonrance but what exactly does CAT D mean? Similarly, what is CAT C?

 

[cat171]

I wouldnt buy a cat D realy at all.

Just make sure the suspension is ok on this one as they are expensive

Me neither, i'd rather pay that little bit more & get a non crshed one. Escpecally with a trophy.

Its all personal taste...

personally I think the trophy recaro's are very uncomfortable and unsupportive. I would have to change the seats if I had bought a Trophy.

I've never understood why folk on here get really really excited over them. I don't think they are real leather or suede either. Aftermarket price wise they are a lot for what they are imo (I think that there is better out there) I think the only reason folk on here buy them is because they look OE.
One of my mates has a trophy, which he sometimes tracks. So I can agree with fubar's comments.

 

[cat171]

Excuse my igonrance but what exactly does CAT D mean? Similarly, what is CAT C?

What does cat C or D mean ? Cat C is worse & requires a vehicle check before it can be returned to the road, some prefer cat C's as they know that the car is ok.

Personally if it's had a shunt I don't want it.

 

[fUbAr]

Fubar, put some weight on lol, there a lot more comfy then

very true mate... i find most seats uncomfy tbh
the 197 recaro's fit my shape much better... I was impressed with them round Brands Hatch.

197 recaro's in a 182 trophy FTW