The MINI has gone....Pics of replacement, page 3!

[Brian_Cooper_S]

I finally sold my Cooper S on Wednesday night, I was gutted to see it go. I wasn't going to replace it due to work commitments however, I did.

Picked up a Clio 182 Trophy, wow, it is an absolute hoot to drive. As much as I loved the MINI the Clio is just much more exciting than the MINI.

If anyone is interested I will post some pics later!

[PACMAN]

let me guess.... blue with two white strip :)

[gill]

quote:Originally posted by Brian_Cooper_S

. the Clio is just much more exciting than the MINI.

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[jamiec]

nice swap trophy is a proper drivers car. did you have to go far for it? bet your loving the sachs dampers :)

[lightbody]

Can I just say that I'm getting bored with coming onto NMS and reading how people have replaced their MINI and how much better their new car is.

[Gismo]

quote:Originally posted by lightbody
Can I just say that I'm getting bored with coming onto NMS and reading how people have replaced their MINI and how much better their new car is.Yep, you can say whatever you like :p:D

[sedgie]

LOL lightbody you tell them!.....i took clio trophy for a test drive before my cooper s......guess wot i bought!;).....but hey each to their own!;)

[Scottie]

A clio http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/lmao.gif better than a Minihttp://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/lmao.gif dinnae think so

[sedgie]

lolol scottie.......the ride now much better in the S;)

[Gismo]

Hmm, i widnae be so sure, they damned clio's are getting loads of praise from the press, plus, the williams is something else, just ask John :eek:
Nope Col, i wouldn't have one, much prefer the mini ;)

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Bonnie Scotland

Hmm, i widnae be so sure, they damned clio's are getting loads of praise from the press, plus, the williams is something else, just ask John :eek:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/slap.gif

after all is said and done it's still a Clio http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/icon_thud.gif

what's with the model name Trophy http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/lmao.gif

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

A clio http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/lmao.gif better than a Minihttp://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/lmao.gif dinnae think so


Classic ScottieCoop responce.:D:D:D:DLoved it!:D:D

A.

[Sweeney]

I like the renaultsport clios, not too keen on the current models though. Clio v6 has a special place in my heart, stunning car!

To say either is better than the other is purely opinion, not fact. Wouldn't give my cooper up if i was offered a 172/182 etc clio sport though...

[jamiec]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

after all is said and done it's still a Clio http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/icon_thud.gif

what's with the model name Trophy http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/lmao.gif



thats like saying a cooper s is just like a mini one but it's not, is it?

trophy is a excellent car. would beat any mini for pace bar the highly tuned ones. yes it's still a clio but it's been designed as a proper drivers car. read any issue of evo etc to find out. seats are very lush too ;)

get some pics up to brian!

[The Dogfather]

I loved the V6 Clio, nearly bought one, a Clio might be faster but MINI will always be cooler.

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by jamiec


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

after all is said and done it's still a Clio http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/icon_thud.gif

what's with the model name Trophy http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/lmao.gif



thats like saying a cooper s is just like a mini one but it's not, is it?

trophy is a excellent car. would beat any mini for pace bar the highly tuned ones. yes it's still a clio but it's been designed as a proper drivers car. read any issue of evo etc to find out. seats are very lush too ;)

get some pics up to brian!


nae it's no like that the word Trophy brings the word wife to mind.:D

[The Dogfather]

Funny, I thought of Beers

[Brian_Cooper_S]

The Trophy only comes in red so no white stripes anywhere.

I would not replace the MINI with a car worse than the MINI therfor the comment about it being better is because IMO it is!

I find it better handling and much better accelerating. It certainly beats the MINI hands down in that department.

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Brian_Cooper_S

The Trophy only comes in red so no white stripes anywhere.

I would not replace the MINI with a car worse than the MINI therfor the comment about it being better is because IMO it is!

I find it better handling and much better accelerating. It certainly beats the MINI hands down in that department.


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/think.gif

nope your wrong.http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/wavey.gif

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by Brian_Cooper_S

The Trophy only comes in red so no white stripes anywhere.

I would not replace the MINI with a car worse than the MINI therfor the comment about it being better is because IMO it is!

I find it better handling and much better accelerating. It certainly beats the MINI hands down in that department.


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/think.gif

nope your wrong.http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/wavey.gif


Fe, he is only expressing his opinion. Which he is entitled to, at the end of the day.

But we'd better not tell him what we did to the Range Rover owners who came onto www.x5drivers.co.uk and started saying how much RR's were better than X5's.;):eek::blackeye::blackeye::blackeye::blackey e::D

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by Brian_Cooper_S

The Trophy only comes in red so no white stripes anywhere.

I would not replace the MINI with a car worse than the MINI therfor the comment about it being better is because IMO it is!

I find it better handling and much better accelerating. It certainly beats the MINI hands down in that department.


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/think.gif

nope your wrong.http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/wavey.gif


Fe, he is only expressing his opinion. Which he is entitled to, at the end of the day.

But we'd better not tell him what we did to the Range Rover owners who came onto www.x5drivers.co.uk and started saying how much RR's were better than X5's.;):eek::blackeye::blackeye::blackeye::blackey e::D


Andrew.;) you are ruining me having the last word.;):p chill :kiss::kiss: as long as we don't get guys from this forum coming on saying how much better their car is

http://www.eurovan2.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=720&c=14

[The Dogfather]

But, no matter how good it handles etc, its still a Renault which means in 2 years time it'll be worth half what you paid for it and it'll probably have broken down at least once or will have at least one fault which the dealer can't fix despite 5 visits.

This is the price of Renault ownership :( hence the reason I didn't buy the V6 Clio

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop
Andrew.;) you are ruining me having the last word.;):p chill :kiss::kiss: as long as we don't get guys from this forum coming on saying how much better their car is

http://www.eurovan2.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=720&c=14


Fe, I'm absolutley PMSL at that. Very good!!!:D:D

(Sorry to steal the last word again):I

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop
Andrew.;) you are ruining me having the last word.;):p chill :kiss::kiss: as long as we don't get guys from this forum coming on saying how much better their car is

http://www.eurovan2.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=720&c=14


Fe, I'm absolutley PMSL at that. Very good!!!:D:D

(Sorry to steal the last word again):I


you haven't;):p

[Big Col]

Have fun with the new Car Brian. Glad you like it so much.

[jamiec]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by Brian_Cooper_S

The Trophy only comes in red so no white stripes anywhere.

I would not replace the MINI with a car worse than the MINI therfor the comment about it being better is because IMO it is!

I find it better handling and much better accelerating. It certainly beats the MINI hands down in that department.


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/think.gif

nope your wrong.http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/wavey.gif


haha :clown:

Trophy is a much faster and better handling car than a mini is :approve:

[The Bull]

Great car by all accounts but at the end of the day.....

it's still a Clio. ;)

[Brian_Cooper_S]

Cheers Jamie!

Yes it is still a Clio but how are you going to feel when a 'Clio' upsets you on a twisty back road, lol!

I will still pop back on the forum as I find it very friendly and I promise not to keep telling you all that my car is the best hot hatch ever made!

[The Bull]

quote:Originally posted by Brian_Cooper_S
Yes it is still a Clio but how are you going to feel when a 'Clio' upsets you on a twisty back road, lol!


Erm...There's a car dick trying to prove something in his Clio.

Just joking Brian. Enjoy the new car. :D

[The Bull]

Just noticed you are RAF, small world. I left four years ago. Where are you stationed?

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Brian_Cooper_S

keep telling you all that my car is the best hot hatch ever made!


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/bsflag.gif

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/Na_Na_Na_Na.gif

[The Bull]

There's a good 15 car shootout in EVO this month trying to decide on the best front wheel drive car ever. The Trophy does well but the Honda Integra Type R wins it. The GP does ok as well, makes it into the final 6 but gets slagged off a little bit for having too many stickers on it! lol.

[Brian_Cooper_S]

Yeah that is a good write up on 15 wicked cars. I think the 'Clio' does quite well tbh. Only if they had made them properly and fitted a LSD.

I am currently stationed in Northern Ireland, have been for 3.5 years and before that spent 3 awesome years at RAF Lossiemouth. What did you do in the RAF?

[The Bull]

Was a Fairy on 43 Sqn Leuchars for 9 1/2 excellent years and the other 3 at Cosford. (Appo :D )

[Brian_Cooper_S]

Sunny Leuchars, nice. looking to get there in a few months and to join the Mountain Rescue team.

I await the comments from non RAF people about you being a fairy. lol

Brian

[The Bull]

I was thinking the same. :clown:

[The Bull]

Actually Brian, after reading all the hype, I really fancy a shot of a Trophy. Fancy giving me a shotty? lol

[Brian_Cooper_S]

That would not be a problem, you would not be disappointed.

I was looking to but an Integra Type R - DC2 or DC5, drove the DC2 back to back with the Trophy and can you guess what one I liked???

Where do you live?

[The Bull]

My brother in laws best mate has a DC5 and it is lovely. Championship white with Mugen exhaust system. Mmmmmm.

I really appreciate the offer but unfortunately I'm in Arbroath but if you are ever going to be in the area give me a shout. :D:D:D

What trade are you?

[Brian_Cooper_S]

DC5, another rare car!!

I'm an MT fitter mate.

[Brian_Cooper_S]

Here is a few pics, what do you think??

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/rojer386/488Clio182Trophy006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/rojer386/488Clio182Trophy015.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/rojer386/488Clio182Trophy009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/rojer386/488Clio182Trophy017.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/rojer386/488Clio182Trophy016.jpg

[minidriver#1]

you should have pushed it off the pier mate ;)

[PACMAN]

it look plastic in red :eek::blackeye::D

should have gone for the V6 one ;)

Rapid beast :evil:

[Brian_Cooper_S]

quote:Originally posted by PACMAN

it look plastic in red :eek::blackeye::D

should have gone for the V6 one ;)

Rapid beast :evil:


Buy the V6 and go slower and corner worse than I do now, great idea!!

[john]

I think it looks great:)

Makes a change seeing a red Clio,nice seats too:cool:

[Brian_Cooper_S]

The Trophy is the only Clio you will see in that colour.

Seats are great for standard seats, much more comfortable than my old JCW seats.

[illegalhunter]

a sunny day in saltcoats that unusual then , the car looks good

[bpirie1000]

looking good.

Loving the Subtly Trophy inder the Sill..

[jayex]

nice looking car :)

[Brian_Cooper_S]

quote:Originally posted by deerslayer

a sunny day in saltcoats that unusual then , the car looks good


Do you know it well?

[Big Col]

Nice lookin' motor mate.

[The Bull]

Sweet. I like how you get them in red only and that if it's a red clio, it has to be a trophy.

[s12cot]

i like it - looks smart with out being to in ur face

[PASL]

brian cooper s liking the motor mate looks good but you will be back

[Brian_Cooper_S]

quote:Originally posted by PASL

brian cooper s liking the motor mate looks good but you will be back


If you mean back on the forum, yes I will!

Thanks for the comments!

[jamiec]

looks good.

get yourself onto www.cliosport.net if you aren't already

[Craig]

Nice :D

...........for a french motor that will depreciate like a stone and have the reliability of the CSA... :eek::blackeye::p:D


AND.............it's not a MINI :approve:

[monkimagic]

Good god man, why ????

[Crombers]

quote:Originally posted by craigd

Nice :D

...........for a french motor that will depreciate like a stone and have the reliability of the CSA... :eek::blackeye::p:D


AND.............it's not a MINI :approve:


Yeah , wot he said :approve:

[gill]

quote:Originally posted by crombers


quote:Originally posted by craigd

Nice :D

...........for a french motor that will depreciate like a stone and have the reliability of the CSA... :eek::blackeye::p:D


AND.............it's not a MINI :approve:


Yeah , wot he said :approve:




Same from me!