Roscoe Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I have been humming and harring about getting one of these for a while now. What are your opinions on these over a standard 182. Are they worth the extra? In terms of performance and future return? I will be buying for the long term. The odd trackday and summer weekend toy. Thanks in advance Ross 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 The Trophy is a magnificent car, but it's mostly that way because of the very expensive dampers. Given the premium on the Trophy, I'd probably just get a regular full fat 182 and swap the suspension out and get some Recaro seats for the interior. You're 99% of the way there then, unless you absolutely must have the orange paint as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargara Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Great car, I had one before the 350z if you have a read of: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/23174-memory-lane-post-up-your-old-car-pics-here/page__st__360#entry1508735 Unfortunately 182's can be had for peanuts these days, and as such will have probably been owned at some stage by someone on a shoe string budget, so i wouldnt recommend Ekona's advice above. The great thing about the Trophy is their numbered plaque means you can easily checkout their previous owner(s)/history to get an idea how its been treated in the past: http://www.cliotrophy.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php/148-Trophy-Owners-Register That's a great feature alone that shouldn't be overlooked when paying the premium for a Trophy. Make sure its had a cambelt change (from a reputable garage, very easy to get wrong and throw out the timing!) with receipts to prove, and at this age I would expect at least a refurb of the Sachs to have been done as well by now unless its some garage queen with exceptionally low mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 See, I'd rather do the opposite: Buy cheap, then put my own stamp on it to get a car that's better than the Trophy for less money. Actually, that's exactly what we did, and the other half is loving her time in the Clio right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I'm inclined to agree with Dan. I think if you really REALLY want a Trophy, then get one. But for a weekend toy and something that will serve you well on the occasional track day, I'd buy a well looked after 182 and throw some £££ at suspension and other goodies to make a great car a total weapon. You'll still have some pennies in your sky rocket to pay for a track day or two. I use my FF 182 for a daily and I bloomin' LOVE it! It's pretty much stock apart from a Ph1 172 airbox and a Scorpion exhaust, but it is SO MUCH FUN! A Trophy would be nice though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I had a standard 182 and cannot go wrong, the fun factor is awesome. Agree with Dan, buy a cheaper standard 182 and then get suspension separately. Good luck with the hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdm owner Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Nice motors them trophies, seen one the other day in colchester sounded nice couldn't make out the exhaust, whilst out in the Rs 200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdugen Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Can't knock the 172 / 182's (Not much difference between the two.... honest!) My advice (for what its worth) is don't muck about with the suspension, lowering etc. The car is light, bumps can have it way off line, you need something good and supple between you and the road. Engines are pretty reliable, mine took four years of general use and bi-annual trips to the 'ring. Cam belt at 70,000 and a radiator punctured by a rock were the only major expenses....... until no. 3 plug blew out! Still can't work that one out, properly serviced etc. by a very reputable specialist, had done a 'ring run a few weeks earlier too..... Clutch is stupid heavy with a weird bite point, takes a lot of getting used to. The gearbox can get confused if you try for lightning changes. Air-bag lights come on for fun, its the connectors under the seat. At least with the Cup you are not lugging around the useless air-con unit, (although mine actually worked... sort of). As noted, a little too cheap these days, Jack the lad tears it up, then finds its tax and insurance time so servicing gets missed and cheap tyres fitted. Exhaust breaks in the middle, get a stainless replacement for the same money as OE. Zips along in fine style, lets you know with tyre roar, engine noise and the odd squeak and rattle. A grand tourer its not! Loved mine... but oh, the sheer luxury of the Z in comparison. Not much difference in running costs either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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