I've owned both. The Trophy is just a better ownership proposition. Drives better, looks nicer, and feels more special being a ltd edition. Does depend what you're going to be using the car for though. If it's an everyday road car, I'd go for another Trophy. If it's a serious track car I'd get a...
If your changing the rear seats, go for 172 rear seats. The leather/alcantara is a 90% match for the recaro fabric. The 182 seats have a darker alcantara with lighter perforations, doesn't match at all.
Yeah, the cup/phone holder is attached to the vents, comes off very quickly leaving no marks. The discs were fitted by prev owner, mintex with extreme pads. Not quite as powerful as Ferodo's, but they don't squeal at all.
Trophy No 498
49000 miles (will change as car still in use)
Standard Trophy spec (Sachs remote reservoir dampers, Recaro sport trendline seats, capsicum red)
Modifications:
Blueflame stainless steel exhaust and decat (standard exhaust and cat included in sale)
BMC CDA Induction kit
Full...