I'm about to buy a trophy!

[Dsturbed]

I've had my Saxo vtr from new for 6years and can now afford\justify a new car, i've always loved the RS clios since the 16valvers from the 90's, so me and the misses have decided that the Trophy is the one (cant afford a corsa vxr, clio 197 cup or 207 GTI rallye thing when they all come out).

Anyway anyone know any other places than Pistonheads, Autotrader and Allvehicles that are selling sub £12k cars with less than 8000k on the hickory dickory?

Also been qouted £600 fully comp unprotected for insurance with Swinton (drivewayed\28 and 29 year old\10000miles per year\no convictions or claims) any advice on other insurers (my current insurer would not even qoute!!).

 

[oliie]

Welcome!

Have a look for the posts by 'allvehicles'. He has a couple of cheap Trophys for sale at the moment.

Regarding insurance: give Green Light a call. They are brokers for Highway insurance and offer very competitive premiums.

Cheers
O.

 

[TrophyK3V]

You will enjoy every minute once purchased!!

 

[Dsturbed]

I'm just 'fixing' the saxo ready to sell and will be looking at a Trophy 5000miler thats coming into a Renault dealer in 2 weeks time, dont know how much yet but i'd say 11500K looks like the going rate so i'm ready and waiting (once my savings come through!).

 

[Dsturbed]

BTW

My misses is smitten(and so am I) by the White Clio 197 racers from the Alpine factory photos section. just need to bring it out as a cup with 200+giddy ups. yeha!

 

[pacey]

Get one bought mate there fooking magic (unbiased opinion)

 

[cardealer]

I'll let you know if I buy any lower mileage cars. I was offered a higher mileage one today if anyone wants to put their hand up for a cheaper one

 

[Dsturbed]

Leaving at 6am tommorrow for a 300mile round trip and once back home i will be collecting the coveted 3rd star!

 

[Steve]

Leaving at 6am tommorrow for a 300mile round trip and once back home i will be collecting the coveted 3rd star!

You won't be able to wipe the smile off your face for hours. First time I stopped smiling was when I kerbed a wheel. Then I cried...

 

[Dsturbed]

I cant wait!!

Though i've gotta drive for 3hours in our 90k Saxo vtr, buy the car then follow the Trophy back home for another 1.5hours before i get to try it out!

 

[Dsturbed]

3 stars please Mr moderator!

Just driven 6 hours on the motorway and now having a beer whilst the missis goes out in the Trophy to pose.

first impressions..its a bit better than my Saxo.

 

[wigstar1]

:-# You haven't. . . . . actually. . . . . No surely not!

The Mrs??? Ha,ha. Mine never got anywhere near mine. lol.

 

[Dsturbed]

It's are only car and she is actually the registered owner...dont ask!!!!!
(it's red so shes happy \/ )

i will shortly be investing in a 1litre escort or similar for work purposes!

(gimmie ma stars boss)

 

[g40steve]

What did you give for it at the dealers????????

 

[Dsturbed]

just get back from my first B-road blast!!!!!

you lot are f**ing right, i cant stop smiling

the thing is a missile compared to my 90bhp Saxo and i love it!!!!


and Thanks to all the members for answering my threads regarding buying a Trophy.

 

[cardealer]

Take it easy J

 

[Dsturbed]

I'm pretty sensible anyway (touch wood), i dont think i've done the tripod yet.. that will wait till next week

The car is mental compared to my previous steers



Anyone up for the 'Morego' conversion and a lightening regime on the Trophy :wink: ?

 

[Dsturbed]

There is a Trophy owner in my home village as well!!

they make 501 Trophys and there are two in the same poxy village in Wales!

not very exclusive is it :lol:

I'll find out if he/she a member, if not i'll find out his number for the owners register.

 

[Steve]

There is a Trophy owner in my home village as well!!

they make 501 Trophys and there are two in the same poxy village in Wales!

not very exclusive is it :lol:

I'll find out if he/she a member, if not i'll find out his number for the owners register.

Do you live in Gower? I saw a Trophy down that way, I think it was Johnny's. You've got some great roads around you. I always have to double back on that road to Swansea and do it again. Need your wits about you for the sheep and horses though.

 

[Dsturbed]

No i'm near Nwport and Chepstow. (Gower is a good hour away)

there is a sheep problem in the Forest of Dean too!

BTW- Has anyone else got a whistling sound from the wing mirror(i think) at speed?