Iv had my 53 reg 172 from new, december 2003 so a 53 and one of the 'last' 172s as a consequence.
Im about to receive a company car and also have a 3 year old mint R27 which is 100% standard, but nicely spec'd and as a result of this I am considering the future of the 172. As much as it puts a smile on my face when on a B road, the R27 is very similar and will hopefully hold its value 'not too badly' over the next 2 and a half years, although im not expecting any big miracles here, but it is a special edition blah blah.
Anyway... to the dilemma. Company car will just be an absolute joy so I will have space in the garage for something 'tasty'.
So heres the spec of mine as it stands, do I split the goodies off and go standard for a trade/ private sale. I have ideas in my head about what Id look for privately and what sort of pittance id get from a trader in, but honest opinions on that would be good.
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Im about to receive a company car and also have a 3 year old mint R27 which is 100% standard, but nicely spec'd and as a result of this I am considering the future of the 172. As much as it puts a smile on my face when on a B road, the R27 is very similar and will hopefully hold its value 'not too badly' over the next 2 and a half years, although im not expecting any big miracles here, but it is a special edition blah blah.
Anyway... to the dilemma. Company car will just be an absolute joy so I will have space in the garage for something 'tasty'.
So heres the spec of mine as it stands, do I split the goodies off and go standard for a trade/ private sale. I have ideas in my head about what Id look for privately and what sort of pittance id get from a trader in, but honest opinions on that would be good.
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- Catcam 428s
- Compbrake 4pots with new discs and pads
- Custom RS tuning remap
- Ph1 engine (bigger exhaust port)
- Full service history
- Shell: 92k - Engine: 60k
- Cambelt, aux belt, pulleys and tensioners changed at 72k when engine swapped
- 4-2-1 '182' manifold
- KTR decat (light is on dash)
- Cat back Powerflow exhaust
- Trophy Spoiler
- Silver turinis
- Becker HU
- Green Cotton Filter
- Fully rebuilt gearbox
- MOT and Tax til April