Clio Trophy advice please

Scott. · Feb 18, 2011

Hi guys

The names Scott and the lads on Cliosport have suggested I pop on here for some wanted advice. Basically I'm the owner of a 172 cup and a Trophy has come up for sale near by. Its for sale at £3995 and has done 70k miles. Just had cambelt done by renault etc etc and I want to part ex the cup against it.

But does anyone have anymore details of it? Has it ever been registered on here with a member etc? I have no Trophy number but only a reg which is CU05 MLY. Just thought I would try my luck and get as much info as I could.

Cheers Scott

liam1610 · Feb 18, 2011

Hi Scott, i don't know of any info on the car, i guess its easier on here to get the model number. Just wanted to ask why the change from the 172 cup ? the one thing since owning my Trophy is i don't like the ABS where as yours doesn't have that, as for speed the T was never tested as all write ups were based on a standard 182 from what iv seen so i guess these 2 models will be pretty much identical.

If it was me and you prob wont get offered a good price in part ex for yours then i would keep the 172 cup and if your looking for better handling then look into coilover's. However if its the fact you like all the extras the T has such as the seat and they are comfy then you need to look into why the Trophy your looking at is so cheap is it a cat write off? HPI check? if all turns out ok its a steal for that price.

hoolio · Feb 18, 2011

Yes you really need the number not the reg to find much info on here unless someone recognises it. I pretty much agree with all that Liam said and that it a little too cheap for a straight one remember the cam service will be about six hundred of that if done properly.

Rick C196 · Feb 18, 2011

A Trophy for £3995? That sounds almost £2k under priced to me

g40steve · Feb 18, 2011

Where's Matt Brown =D>

Capsicum Red · Mar 4, 2011

Hello,
I have been 'lurking' for a while looking for a Trophy to buy.
I see that there are several cars listed on the forum. I am based in West Sussex and looking for a really good, sound car without any significant modifications which will be my weekend plaything (let the train take the strain during the week).
Are the following still available #19, #25, #187, #322, #333?
Anyone know these cars independently?
Thank for any help.
Capsicum.

wardyworld · Mar 4, 2011

Capsicum Red said:
Hello,
I have been 'lurking' for a while looking for a Trophy to buy.
I see that there are several cars listed on the forum. I am based in West Sussex and looking for a really good, sound car without any significant modifications which will be my weekend plaything (let the train take the strain during the week).
Are the following still available #19, #25, #187, #322, #333?
Anyone know these cars independently?
Thank for any help.
Capsicum.

#322 is still available - I will PM you

Renaultsport · Mar 4, 2011

Capsicum Red said:
Hello,
I have been 'lurking' for a while looking for a Trophy to buy.
I see that there are several cars listed on the forum. I am based in West Sussex and looking for a really good, sound car without any significant modifications which will be my weekend plaything (let the train take the strain during the week).
Are the following still available #19, #25, #187, #322, #333?
Anyone know these cars independently?
Thank for any help.
Capsicum.

#19 is still available. I've got a possible viewing on Sunday. It's been locked in my garage for a few months to avoid the salt and cold weather.

Capsicum Red · Mar 4, 2011

OK, thanks. Please let me know if #19 available after Sunday.

Matbrown · Mar 4, 2011

g40steve said:
Where's Matt Brown =D>

I've already got one now. lol.

dezmondo · May 7, 2011

Hi all,

First post on here and as an ex WIlliams 1 and 172 Cup owner I am looking to get into a Trophy.

Saw the one mentioned at the top of this thread is still for sale (quite a few months now!) and wondered if anyone had ventured over to have a look at it (I am 260 miles away but might head off tomorrow morning to have a look).

I called the guy selling it and it is #125 has had the belts done and is MOT'd until August with 70k miles.

Any opinions?

Too cheap?

Cheers

Dean

Sir_Dave · May 7, 2011

Have u checked the register on here?

dezmondo · May 7, 2011

Yeah, 125 was owned by by Stphn1985 in south wales (which fits) who posted a few times around Feb 2008 and according to Hpi he was the second and last owner. It's Hpi clear too (apart from a private plate in 2007)! Going to head down first thing tomorrow I think. Unless someone comes up with a reason why not!