Do i stay with my 182 sport or newer Trophy.?

[Ian1980 182 sport]

My local Renault dealer has at present a nice gleaming 182 trophy, all standard etc. Ive been the proud owner of my black 182 sport for only 6 months but the warranty has now run out and it had its MOT last week (all passed ok).

This trophy is 55 reg, 18 months warranty left etc and is the bo****ks.
The deal they are offering is a quite a bit more than what im currently paying monthly so was wondering if it is really worth upgrading for?

Im test driving it this week and was just after some general advice, would anyone else do the same? Is it really anybetter? My current 182 is standard mod wise apart from an air filter and tints..

Thanks

 

[Christopher]

all depends on the price they give you for the 182

i drove a few Trophys when i was looking for a 182, you'll love it.

i just couldn't live without all the creature comforts and i wasn't a fan of the colour.

 

[Ian1980 182 sport]

I know what you mean, apart from the Recaro's its a bit bare!

 

[Fletcher]

I'd keep your 182, and maybe add some Recaros, turinis.

 

[Neil G]

I'd go for the Trophy myself

 

[DebV6]

I nearly bought a Trophy instead of mine, but I wouldn't have got such a good deal as I did with mine, and the only thing I prefered about it really was the recaros. But drive it and see what you think and if they do a good deal for you.l

 

[chris_182]

do you mind me asking how much more ££ they're after?

 

[sh33n]

Probably not worth the money, for what is essentially the same car.

Get a 197.

 

[black kro]

warranty - worth virtually nought anyway - bits that break are rarely covered anyway!

should be 3 years anyway (1 year Reno, 2 years dealer)??


check the figures - I bet they'll sting you for 4 or 5K for something that, shocks apart, is essentially same thing.

I am prepared to be shot!

 

[Ian1980 182 sport]

Theyve said that they would give me £7500 for mine which would effectiveley right off the finance as thats whas left to pay (I havent had it long) so basically I would just be re-financing the Trophy on its own.
they want £11999 for the Trophy, only 11000 miles on a 55 plate.

Mines done 39,500 which has gone against it I think!

 

[sh33n]

Theyve said that they would give me £7500 for mine which would effectiveley right off the finance as thats whas left to pay (I havent had it long) so basically I would just be re-financing the Trophy on its own.
they want £11999 for the Trophy, only 11000 miles on a 55 plate.

Mines done 39,500 which has gone against it I think!

The figures are about what you'd expect, but seriously, is it worth 4.5k?

 

[Timmay]

IMO keep your 182

 

[Ian1980 182 sport]

Its probably not, I was only really considering as it had warranty etc but that sounds like its not worth it!

want some anthracite wheels tho so might just get them instead I think and stick with what Ive got! (silver ones at the mo)

 

[black kro]

you could get recaros and refinish on alloys for a grand?

 

[Fletcher]

you could get recaros and refinish on alloys for a grand?

iirc aren't recaros around £1,300 a pair.

 

[Steve]

Get the trophy, you won't regret it.

Better all round inc residuals.

I never looked back.

As for a 197 im like a lot of people waiting for less weight etc.

 

[AlexS]

As above, it seems to me that the Trophy's are the only RS's (only French car!!) that hold their value. So depending on how long you keep it, could make financial sense. Having said that 11k is a hell of a lot of money for a used 'old shape' Clio flash suspension or not.

 

[Ian1980 182 sport]

God its a hard decision!!

I do like the look of the trophy and the fact you dont see many around!

The only thing I really regret with my 182 sport is the colour, black seemed a good idea at the time!!!

Im like you, waiting for a lighter 197 - do you know when they are bringing out a diff spec?

 

[FiDoDiDo]

I'm wondering the same thing myself as I'll be getting a Sport in the summer so watching this out of interest too.

 

[Ian1980 182 sport]

Whats the spec on a 182 cup???

Theres a few of them around for good money!

 

[Matt@Stealthsport]

3 words

TROPHY

TROPHY

TROPHY

 

[chris_182]

don't do it, not for 4.5k. Wait a bit and get a proper upgrade from a 182

 

[Steve]

It's nice having a rare car, looks good when cleaned up.

The handling on our crap roads is fantastic too.

You missed the one for £9999 at a dealers then??

Great when dealers get it wrong They get priced as cups because no glasses for trophy

 

[Ian1980 182 sport]

Everybody seems to say the right thing, think I will leave it for a bit to be honest, see what 197's are around in a few months maybe!

 

[gazcaddy]

I wouldnt bother, basically you will be paying 4k for marginally better handling (I dont knoe but probably hardly noticeable on the road) and then you loose loads of kit.

If you are going to change just go for a much better car

 

[Adamhodg]

Imo id keep the car you have.
Although the trophy is a limited edition and a rare car i wouldnt think it justifies spending an extra £4500!.

 

[makavelli]

buy some recaros and ledas for 2k! saves you 2 grand and you end up with the better car

 

[7MAT]

buy some recaros and ledas for 2k! saves you 2 grand and you end up with the better car

I driven a 182 with bucket seats and leda's professionally set up by Mark Fish and I wouldn't say it was better.

 

[makavelli]

buy some recaros and ledas for 2k! saves you 2 grand and you end up with the better car

I driven a 182 with bucket seats and leda's professionally set up by Mark Fish and I wouldn't say it was better.

sorry i should have said 'imo'

im a fan of all the gizmos on the full fats and dont like the capsicum red paint job so in my opinion a full fat with buckets and coilies is better than a trophy

 

[Rich]

Stick some H&R's on and fit some decent seats in yours, Much better colour too

Where is the Trophy Gloucester or Chelt?

 

[Ian1980 182 sport]

The Trophy is actually down in Bristol at SJ Cooks - went and viewed a 182 sport in Racing blue yesterday avo, very tempted, its a year older than mine but only done 6500miles!!

 

[Neil G]

I forgot about the residuals.....the Trophy has got to hold it's value more than a stock 182.

 

[Steve]

There's a trophy at a renault dealers £9995, in the midlands.

Sutton Park

 

[sh33n]

There's a trophy at a renault dealers £9995, in the midlands.

Sutton Park

Which one?

 

[172boost]

If it was me I would wait for the 197 f1.

 

[Ian1980 182 sport]

Il have a look at that, I did like this 182 yesterday tho and its soo low mileage, was previously owned by a 47 year old woman - get in!!!

 

[sh33n]

Il have a look at that, I did like this 182 yesterday tho and its soo low mileage, was previously owned by a 47 year old woman - get in!!!

Clutch and gearbox need replaced then.

 

[172boost]

 

[Bluebeard]

^^ does it come with a free set of lowering springs??

 

[Ian1980 182 sport]

God that 197 is nice - how much they gonna retail for and when out?