Trophy Test Drive

[Snakeskin Boots]

The wife has actually caved in and let me test drive a Trophy on Monday. I am proper excited and i know she will cave in and let me have one but reckon i could end up paying a fortune as i have only had my 182 for 10 months.

The dealer is also bringing it in from another garage am well impressed with them (for once)

so is the trophy worth it?

 

[Dash]

http://forum.cliosport.net/search.asp?search=Trophy&searchMode=allwords&searchIn=Topic&forum=0&searchDate=6m&searchSort=dateDESC&Submit=Start+SearchClick here to read a few Trophy threads while you are waiting for replies.

Welcome to Cliosport.

 

[Pete]

I was left disappointed with the trophy, I think I probably expected too much from it, it handled no better than my lowered 172 and found the standard seats to hold me in better than the recaros, but I suppose thats a personal thing.

 

[Snakeskin Boots]

Cheers chaps, have had a look at lots of Trophy threads (been reading this site for ages without registering) and people seem quite positive and i like the idea of owning a limited edition (i had a 172 cup but that wasnt as limited as they said it was going to be) but not sure about the ride and as it will be used for getting to graft most days is it worth losing the toys.

 

[dk]

Quote: Originally posted by Pete on 04 August 2005

I was left disappointed with the trophy, I think I probably expected too much from it, it handled no better than my lowered 172 and found the standard seats to hold me in better than the recaros, but I suppose thats a personal thing.

im with you on this one pete, finally someone else who doesnt think the sun shines out of the Trophys arse!

I wouldnt say i was disappointed though, just thought it was no different from my 182, we had been stick together though as Team Trophy will be along to do us in

 

[dk]

oh and welcome to the club Snakeskin Boots

 

[Nik]

Quote: Originally posted by dave182 on 04 August 2005

we had been stick together though as Team Trophy will be along to do us in

Right! Listen here you ****s

No, its good to have different opinions on here. At least youve based yours on having driven the car unlike some people who have just put it down as a marketing gimmick without getting behind the wheel.

All I can say is the handling of the Trophy is in a different league to my 172 on eibach pros, but not everyone has to think the same. At the end of the day they are all great handling cars.

Snakeskin, Im sure the test drive will make your mind up one way or the other.

 

[dk]

Quote: Originally posted by Nik on 04 August 2005

Quote: Originally posted by dave182 on 04 August 2005

we had been stick together though as Team Trophy will be along to do us in

Right! Listen here you ****s

No, its good to have different opinions on here. At least youve based yours on having driven the car unlike some people who have just put it down as a marketing gimmick without getting behind the wheel.

All I can say is the handling of the Trophy is in a different league to my 172 on eibach pros, but not everyone has to think the same. At the end of the day they are all great handling cars.

i agree with you Nik, a bit of healthy rivalry never hurt anyone and it is exactly right what you say about the people who seem to think they can have an opinion on something without even trying or driving it.

I never said a work about the Trophy on here until I had driven it as I would be basing my opinion on hearsay or girls aloud, i mean theory and other peoples opinions which have probably not been based on actually driving it either.

I dont doubt its very good, I just couldnt feel a difference to my car thats all.

 

[Swervin_Mervin]

How hard will they let you drive on a test drive? Id like to try one just so I can tell you all its as turd as I think it is, but Id really want to have the thing on 3 wheels if I can.

 

[Lee]

Quote: Originally posted by Swervin_Mervin on 04 August 2005
How hard will they let you drive on a test drive? Id like to try one just so I can tell you all its as turd as I think it is, but Id really want to have the thing on 3 wheels if I can.


You would call it a turd no matter what you thought because you just like to start arguments. lol

 

[Swervin_Mervin]

Damn. You know me too well. Genuine question though about how hard theyll let you rag it. I mean they wont demand you stop and kick you out or anything will they?

 

[dk]

Quote: Originally posted by Lee on 04 August 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Swervin_Mervin on 04 August 2005

How hard will they let you drive on a test drive? Id like to try one just so I can tell you all its as turd as I think it is, but Id really want to have the thing on 3 wheels if I can.

see thats exactly what i am talking about, people making up their opinions before they have even driven it!

You would call it a turd no matter what you thought because you just like to start arguments. lol

 

[Lagerlout]

He drives an old banger. I think hes jealous. I love the way hes making him self out to be some hot shot driver too. lol.

 

[Swervin_Mervin]

Ive driven a mk2 172 before owning my current shed and was left positively underwhelmed by the experience, so Im basing it on something, even if its a little tenuous.

 

[dk]

Quote: Originally posted by Swervin_Mervin on 04 August 2005

Damn. You know me too well. Genuine question though about how hard theyll let you rag it. I mean they wont demand you stop and kick you out or anything will they?

when i enquired about a 225 test drive at my local dealer they saidi couldnt take it over the speed limit and if I drove it fast they would kick me out and I would have to walk home so I told them to stick it and test drove it properly at brands on track!

 

[EVOgone]

Please people who can not tell the difference between the two (172/182/cup) and Trophy are the people who carnt really drive to the limits of the car (safely anyways). A 172 Vs a trophy is very different, big gap on the track.

Trophy owners do have a better handling car.

But maybe not better than mu cup when i get my new suspension..!

 

[mitch_]

Ive asked customers on test drives to slow down before. Ultimately its my car, my insurance theyre driving on and some people think its an oppurtunity to impress.

 

[FlamingMonkey]

Quote: Originally posted by lagerlout1 on 04 August 2005
He drives an old banger. I think hes jealous. I love the way hes making him self out to be some hot shot driver too. lol.

Whats your Missus got to do with the trophy?

 

[Swervin_Mervin]

Quote: Originally posted by dave182 on 04 August 2005
Quote: Originally posted by Swervin_Mervin on 04 August 2005Damn. You know me too well. Genuine question though about how hard theyll let you rag it. I mean they wont demand you stop and kick you out or anything will they?[/QUOTE]when i enquired about a 225 test drive at my local dealer they saidi couldnt take it over the speed limit and if I drove it fast they would kick me out and I would have to walk home so I told them to stick it and test drove it properly at brands on track!


Thats my suspicions. Its a performance car and as such a potential customer should be able to really push it in order to determine whether they think its good enough. Especially if the owner already has experience of anything vaguely sporting as well. Fair enough on the limits thing though.

But if you went for a test drive in a TVR I bet they wouldnt tell you you could only use 1/4 throttle and had to drive it like your gran.

 

[Lee]

When I was buying a 306 GTi-6 2 of the test drives I was allowed to do what I wanted, one asked me to slow down, and another took me through the centre of Birmingham!!!!

 

[Jeremy Townsend]

Thats because you cant drive Dave

 

[dk]

Quote: Originally posted by Jeremy Townsend on 04 August 2005


Thats because you cant drive Dave

LOL, theres me praising you in the V6 thread saying you are the only one I know who can drive a V6 well on track and you go and stab me in the back.

If only I had video evidence of me keeping up with you in the 225 with me in the 182 and a passenger around brands, that would keep you quiet

 

[Tom]

Thats hardly something to be proud of!

225s are easy prey.

 

[dk]

Quote: Originally posted by Tom on 04 August 2005


Thats hardly something to be proud of!

225s are easy prey.

Jeremy can drive, you on the other hand prefer to drive on the wrong side of the rumble strips.

I was referring to a 225 Trophy anyway and they are not easy at all, on the straights they are away!

 

[Bryan]

well ive got my test of the trophy arranegd for wednesday, already confirmed the route with the dealership, so can test some interesting roads to see how it performs

 

[Pete]

Quote: Originally posted by dave182 on 04 August 2005

Quote: Originally posted by Swervin_Mervin on 04 August 2005

Damn. You know me too well. Genuine question though about how hard theyll let you rag it. I mean they wont demand you stop and kick you out or anything will they?

when i enquired about a 225 test drive at my local dealer they saidi couldnt take it over the speed limit and if I drove it fast they would kick me out and I would have to walk home so I told them to stick it and test drove it properly at brands on track!

Thats because the dealer gets done for speeding as well apparently, unless thats the story that all the dealers are using at the moment. I was told the same when I test drove the 172.

 

[Pete]

Quote: Originally posted by Swervin_Mervin on 04 August 2005

Ive driven a mk2 172 before owning my current shed and was left positively underwhelmed by the experience, so Im basing it on something, even if its a little tenuous.

On standard suspension the 172 lacks feedback and is a bit too soft.

 

[Lee]

Quote: Originally posted by Pete on 04 August 2005
Quote: Originally posted by dave182 on 04 August 2005Quote: Originally posted by Swervin_Mervin on 04 August 2005 Damn. You know me too well. Genuine question though about how hard theyll let you rag it. I mean they wont demand you stop and kick you out or anything will they? [/QUOTE]when i enquired about a 225 test drive at my local dealer they saidi couldnt take it over the speed limit and if I drove it fast they would kick me out and I would have to walk home so I told them to stick it and test drove it properly at brands on track![/QUOTE]Thats because the dealer gets done for speeding as well apparently, unless thats the story that all the dealers are using at the moment. I was told the same when I test drove the 172.



I suppose if you deny it and it cant be proven it was you and not a sales guy then the MD of the dealership would incur the points as is the same with company cars.

 

[Swervin_Mervin]

In fairness you shouldnt need to speed to get a feel for the car. A local industrial/trading estate with roundabouts would be ideal to get a feel for what it does.

 

[Tom]

Quote: Originally posted by dave182 on 04 August 2005


Jeremy can drive, you on the other hand prefer to drive on the wrong side of the rumble strips.

Personal attack!

 

[Pete]

Quote: Originally posted by Tom on 04 August 2005

Quote: Originally posted by dave182 on 04 August 2005


Jeremy can drive, you on the other hand prefer to drive on the wrong side of the rumble strips.

Personal attack!

Dam, wheres a mod when you need one! lol

 

[Lee]

Quote: Originally posted by Pete on 04 August 2005
Quote: Originally posted by Tom on 04 August 2005Quote: Originally posted by dave182 on 04 August 2005 Jeremy can drive, you on the other hand prefer to drive on the wrong side of the rumble strips.[/QUOTE]Personal attack![/QUOTE]Dam, wheres a good mod when you need one! lol

 

[dk]

Quote: Originally posted by Tom on 04 August 2005

Quote: Originally posted by dave182 on 04 August 2005


Jeremy can drive, you on the other hand prefer to drive on the wrong side of the rumble strips.

Personal attack!



Well its true, what more can I say.

 

[jeccross]

When I test drove a 182 the guy didnt say anything about not going over the speed limit, as he did it when he was demonstrating i assumed he didnt mind me doing it