FAO Trophy owners

[Michael172]

What do you think of the trophy Would you choose one over the 182FF ? Think i might just bite the bullet and buy one instead of a 1.6.

also, got any High quality interior pics ?

 

[Beef-Mc]

Think they would buy it over the FF as the main reason for having it

 

[cat171]

Lol !

 

[scott7912]

I would deffo chose the Trophy over a FF182 and i did, i wasnt expecting much difference between them but F%$K me there is. The engine is obviously the same so dont expect anything different there, but the Trophy handles like no other front wheel drive car i have ever been in, my old FF182 was good on the corners but the Trophy kick ass on it.
Few pics, not the best of the interior but here you go:-

 

[Lee]

I traded in my 12 month old FF 182 with Cup packs for a Trophy. I didn't regret it one bit. I kept the Trophy 2 and a half years which is the longest I've kept any car.

 

[cat171]

That looks a cracking example :approve:

 

[scott7912]

That looks a cracking example :approve:

Cheers mate, its probably one of the highest milage Trophys going, (55500), and its still going strong. I love it and im never selling it, just think in 20yrs time there probably wont be many left and i will have one of the ones that are still alive.

 

[cat171]

55k blimey !! It looks like it's on a lot less than half that tbh

 

[JON13S]

very nice piccy there. love the trophy i really do but they hold their money and I couldnt afford one at the time. next best thing then..... 172 cup.

 

[tommobot]

Think i'll be getting one in the next few weeks tbh. Currently with a Racing Puma at the moment, thought about a 172 Cup many months ago, test drove 1 (modified) and loved it, anouther standard one I looked at was a bit of a shed. Which put me off them.

From what I've read these trophys handle pretty damn good, but I havent worked out if that means handling as in grip, or feedback through the wheel. A car can have plenty of grip, but if theres no feedback through the wheel then its a bit naff imo.

Basically is it biblicly better to drive than a 172 Cup?

 

[JON13S]

as standard.

better...... but not biblically.

better with a cup on some coilys and a couple of k's in back pocket imo

 

[Steve]

The feedback through the wheel is awesome, but so is the balance, turn in & grip

 

[Gaz_]

but your tempted by the dark side i hear??

 

[Steve]

but your tempted by the dark side i hear??

Possibly, but climate & a few other issues are putting me off.

I had it once before sold a mint MK2 16v Golf to get the lastest version, the MK 3 & what apile of s**t that turned out to be.

 

[Gaz_]

The 197 is a peach, trust me

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=325292

 

[UnderSteerDan]

Id certainly go for the Trophy. I bought a 182 Cup purely because i didnt like the colour of the Trophy, and ive regretted it ever since!

Sure, you will pay a premium due to their limited production run and you may well pay some heavier bills due to the suspension set up, but they will always be more desireable and command a higher resale value than the more common models.

Just make sure you retain the standard parts should you choose to modify it, as a standard car will always be held in much higher regard.

 

[Mells]

What do you think of the trophy Would you choose one over the 182FF ? Think i might just bite the bullet and buy one instead of a 1.6.

also, got any High quality interior pics ?

lolz.

Hmmm, 1.6 or a Thophy? Decision, decision.

Dont let J.a.m.e.s. convince you his 1.6 is just as fast as a RS.

Have you got a new job or are you financing this purchase?

 

[AlexS]

Have you got a new job or are you financing this purchase?

I think his plan is to go to the dealership and peel a couple of digits of the windscreen when nobody is looking and purchase it at the reduced price.

 

[Fletcher]

Do it, trophy's are great.

 

[Ian_182]

The trophys are bought for a reason and they do look lovely

 

[cat171]

Have you got a new job or are you financing this purchase?

I think his plan is to go to the dealership and peel a couple of digits of the windscreen when nobody is looking and purchase it at the reduced price.

Fpmsl @ Alex !

 

[Michael172]

Thanks everyone, really apreciate the comments and the pictures make me want one even more. Ill be getting saving now

Hate the colour when i first saw them, now i love them.

PS. is the insurance group the same as a 182?

 

[Beef-Mc]

Higher than a 182 IIRC.

 

[Ben.Block]

I had a choice of a 182 ff with cups and a trophy and i went for the 182ff as it had the xenons and climate, i think my cars great and have had alot of fun with it but wish id gone for the trophy now i look back!

 

[Michael172]

Higher than a 182 IIRC.

oh. lol. Planning on getting one at the age of 21. You think itll kill me ? Part time student ftw. Will buy the car outright as i always do so no finance.

 

[Beef-Mc]

Well I got quoted 29.2K on a Trophy from Endsleigh...

 

[cat171]

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PS. is the insurance group the same as a 182?

Iirc they are group 17

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

Bought a trophy for my wife 3 months ago ( so I could have it without selling my car)

Then sold my car and my wifes original car in the same weekend.

I then took control of the trophy. As my wife liked it so much I got a Black Gold FF.

To be fair the FF is probably the better car 99% of the time.

But that 1% of the time when you dont care the trophy is shaking itself to pieces is worth it! Every body else just seems to be travelling to slow.

Interior is low rent and recaro's are awasome. (even the rattly passenger one)

 

[Jamie]

What are the differences in terms of interior.

I know the Trophys have those bucket seats and cloth rears and the 182 has full leather and alacantra but are there any other changes. I.e. the door handles etc etc

 

[Lee]

What are the differences in terms of interior.

I know the Trophys have those bucket seats and cloth rears and the 182 has full leather and alacantra but are there any other changes. I.e. the door handles etc etc

Plastic on the dash instead of rubber, cheap door cards and plastic handles and the cheaper headlining. Nothing important.

 

[fUbAr]

I would have had one instead of my 182 FF... but at the time trophy prices were up around 11-12k. I paid £9995 for my 182.

If I had the extra ££ I would have had one no questions asked.

 

[ibrahim7]

on you tube trophy vs 172. and the 172 was all over the trophy dont know if the engine needing running in,but they all say the trophy is the bees knees.

 

[ForceIndia]

Drove Dave's Trophy today. Night and better than a 172/182. They are such a different experience, all else being equal a Trophy would pull away from a 172/182 on a b-road.

 

[Ian_182]

Higher than a 182 IIRC.

oh. lol. Planning on getting one at the age of 21. You think itll kill me ? Part time student ftw. Will buy the car outright as i always do so no finance.

Loving the CS wages....lol

 

[R20 CWH]

Drove Dave's Trophy today. Night and better than a 172/182. They are such a different experience, all else being equal a Trophy would pull away from a 172/182 on a b-road.

wow steady up son. B roads is down to balls and the driver.

 

[scott7912]

on you tube trophy vs 172. and the 172 was all over the trophy dont know if the engine needing running in,but they all say the trophy is the bees knees.

All depends on the driver, the bloke in the 172 might do track days all the time and the trophy driver may not.

 

[ForceIndia]

Drove Dave's Trophy today. Night and better than a 172/182. They are such a different experience, all else being equal a Trophy would pull away from a 172/182 on a b-road.

wow steady up son. B roads is down to balls and the driver.

Hence "All else being equal".