Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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everyone keeps reccomending me the trophy thats all. I was looking at normal 182s as they are a steal.
I am just gunna have to go and steal Fads keys i think 
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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Don't do it.
M3 > Clio is not going to be a good move.
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
Location: Kent
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dont do it
your hate it, and didnt mark graham have a trophy and sell it asap
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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I've driven one, Also driven a 172 cup and a 182 FF.
The trophy is much better on the corners, and nicer seats and colour 
Can't see you liking it after a lovely fast german car though!
[Edited on 10-11-2009 by VegasPhil]
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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broster
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Registered: 6th Dec 02
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there is a big difference in the m3 to any 17/82, totally different cars.
deffinatly try and have a go in one first
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psycho sport
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Registered: 27th Mar 03
Location: Guildford Surrey Drives: Vauxhall Monaro
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when i was looking at getting a new car i took out the 182 cup for a test drive and really wasnt sold on it. Just wasnt special enough for a hot hatch.
Ended up getting a Fabia Vrs and never regretted it!
But like whats been said before, M3 to Clio... you ll want to cry im sure!
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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How many times will i have to explain im downsizing for a cheaper car?! M3 is obviously better but its not cheap is it?!
I love cars that are fun and nippy buy i like toys and the clio has far more than its competitors
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
How many times will i have to explain im downsizing for a cheaper car?! M3 is obviously better but its not cheap is it?!
I love cars that are fun and nippy buy i like toys and the clio has far more than its competitors
Dont by a small french car, what about a nippy small german one ?
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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Renault parts aren't cheap either.
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
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no there are stupid prices
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A2H GO
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Location: Stoke
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I owned a 182 Cup for 12 months, it came with the optional Trophy Recarros. I stuck a set of springs on it and it was a weapon.
Athough on paper it was similar to my Cooper S to 60, the 'S' still feels like it gets there much faster.
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Baskey
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I dont understand why parts are expesive. All the parts i buy are cheap. Just paid £16 for two balljoints for example
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Jambo
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find me something for 5k that has similar equipment levels and fun factor
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
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I'll find you something for 3k with a better fun factor
306 GTi-6
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A2H GO
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Cooper S with 15% pulley Although would have to be high mileage 2002/03 model for that price.
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Colin
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Cooper S with a Lohen stage 3 kit & brake upgrade is what you want 
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stuartmitchell
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Location: Kirkliston, Edinburgh
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Thought about a DC5 Typre R jambo?
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Jambo
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you lot saying Renault's prices are high then reccomend the Cooper s ?! 
i despise Honda's so wouldnt want one im afraid
306 is ancient, plus a mate had one and it was always broken.
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Colin
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Its going to be a far cry from the M3 costs though whatever you get!!
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ianofbhills
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Registered: 10th Feb 01
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I think the clio is a great choice for your requirements. Its a bargain for the level of equipment, performance and fun factor. Go for it but stick to the 182 FF with the cup packs rather then paying the extra for the trophy though.
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
you lot saying Renault's prices are high then reccomend the Cooper s ?!
i despise Honda's so wouldnt want one im afraid
306 is ancient, plus a mate had one and it was always broken.
but you know an intergra would be good
astra ZLET coupe ?
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
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Astra i would fiddle with too much lol
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andys sxi
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
Location: Chester Drives:Scirocco tdi bluemotion
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you should buy this.................................
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1276824.htm
April 08 feature car
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Ojc
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Registered: 14th Nov 00
Location: Reading: Drives : Clio 197
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Integra vote here as well, black one.
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Colin
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Registered: 4th Apr 02
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Why not just keep the M3, it sounds like you've carried out or replaced just about everything that costs money so far.
Brakes/inspII, just had a front end respray etc etc.......I'd bet you could run it for another 25k now before it costs you any more serious cash!!
Get a warranty for it so you can sleep easy at nights!!
[Edited on 10-11-2009 by Colin]
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