Recent content by marty77

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    Why all the sudden interest

    It's not a sudden interest for me. Have wanted one since I first read the EVO coty 2005. Just never been in the position to run one until now. Typically they have went north price wise in the last few years! Now after a Trophy or 200 as a weekend keeper. Judging by recent sales the 200 might...
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    Trophy up on collecting cars

    Congrats on the new car. I was planning to bid up until about half an hour before but it went over my budget. It looked better than most with half the mileage. The hunt for a nice 182/trophy continues!
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    Going from a more powerful car to a Trophy?

    Would be interested to hear the results too. Been following your build on Pistonheads. In the meantime I am scouring all the usual haunts for a decent 182. Thanks for all the responses. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk
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    Going from a more powerful car to a Trophy?

    Absolutely! I am now on the hunt for a tidy 182. The 172 I tried was beautiful and a credit to the owner who was a great guy but just didn't get that feeling. So will keep searching as possibly on another day it may have made my berries tingle. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk
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    Going from a more powerful car to a Trophy?

    Appreciate the honesty and I reckon most car enthusiasts would agree that a dog of a Trophy probably feels baggy compared to a minter of a standard 182. Hopefully not too many of them around though as generally the Trophy was the one to have and as such was purchased by enthusiasts who look...
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    Going from a more powerful car to a Trophy?

    Thanks for the reply guys, appreciate it. Currently still on the hunt. Drove to test a mint 172 just after new year. Having lusted after a 1*2 since they first appeared I was left a little dissapointed so I passed in it, just didn't get that "feeling". I do however think that was more down to...
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    Going from a more powerful car to a Trophy?

    Exactly this. I'm finding less and less situations that i can fully exploit the Golf safely. I think I will go down the daily beater and fun Clio route. Now on the lookout for a tidy tropy or 182! Keep my eye on the usual places. If you know of any give me a shout. Cheers Sent from my...
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    Going from a more powerful car to a Trophy?

    Yeah I have seen a few videos now where standard S3 seems to have the legs on an R which is strange considering its the same running gear so not sure if the Audi puts out a little more than they are admitting. My Dad used to have an S3 saloon so I drove them back to back extensively. For me...
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    Going from a more powerful car to a Trophy?

    Thanks for the replies guys. frayz I completely agree with you on the usable performance front, hence one of the reasons I'm thinking of a switch. The amount of chances I get to extract all the performance of the golf is limited, I like the idea of a car that makes any b road fun at less speed...
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    Going from a more powerful car to a Trophy?

    E39 is another bucket list car. Still think it's the best shape saloon. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk
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    Going from a more powerful car to a Trophy?

    Now that's a garage! As far as I know 459 is absolutely mint. Sachs just serviced and looking at the pics everything is correct and present. Just seems to be a real stigma about it which is putting me off. I am used to a stiff car, the Golf has koni adjustable dampers with h&r springs so isn't...
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    Going from a more powerful car to a Trophy?

    Hi guys, Long time member here but very few posts as I have only ever came close to buying a Trophy many years ago (seeing todays prices makes me wish I had!). My question is has anyone gone from a more powerful car to a Trophy? If so did you regret it? I currently run a Golf Mk7 R running...
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    Trophy #14

    Hi guys, going to have a look at Trophy number 14 today. Cant find any info on the car on here, so called the garage for a bit of info. They say the last owner lost the service booklet but they have called the original garage and they confirm it was bought from them and had its first service...
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