Private CSL's... what they worth?? (35,000 miles)

[Craig]

So, realistically whats a car on 35,000 miles... full service history, just not all BMW (1 specialist) worth? Presuming the car is in great condition inside and out.

What are CSL's like for stone chips, do the flared arches get a light peppering? Also another thing i've noticed once or twice is a bit of corrosion in the laqure on the CSL sill plates, is this normal??

Front brake discs and pads... how much would they set me back? Also whats the going rate for an Inspection II, Oil Change + Coolant. Finally what are Continental tyres like on the back like, any good or need scrapping?

[Rags]

I sold mine for under £25k, 65k miles.

[Ade]

So, realistically whats a car on 35,000 miles... full service history, just not all BMW (1 specialist) worth? Presuming the car is in great condition inside and out.

I'd say approx 30k depending on options, who serviced it and history

What are CSL's like for stone chips, do the flared arches get a light peppering? Also another thing i've noticed once or twice is a bit of corrosion in the laqure on the CSL sill plates, is this normal??

Yes and yes

Front brake discs and pads... how much would they set me back? Also whats the going rate for an Inspection II, Oil Change + Coolant. Finally what are Continental tyres like on the back like, any good or need scrapping?

I think InspII is approx 800-1200 depending on which dealer.

My experience with Conti tyres is poor except for the family chugger. Deffo go Mich PS2s if they are for normal road use. (PS2s can also handle the occasional trackday much better than other road tyres)

[Yanto_csl]

I just paid £25K for a 47K mile example in fantastic condition. Just had Inspection 2 (2k ago); Inspection 1 done in time; lots of bills under warranty (nothing major and as already said, not a bad sign neccesarily, often a sign of meticulous owner with a good relationship with the local dealer - they even replaced the steering wheel due to alcantara bobbling !).

Totally standard car with air con, business CD, Xenons and still another 6m on BMW comprehensive warranty.

To be honest, I believe (hope!) I dropped on a good example at a great price.

A good 35K miler I would price at £28.5-£31K depending on condition / upgrades.

Had it 3 days and unless financial circumstances dictate otherwise, it'll be a keeper. As suggested earlier, get one now whilst you can, keep it nicely / sensible miles and values will hold

Nothing, SERIOUSLY nothing gets close for the money. It really is a fantastic machine that just happens to have a 3 series shell on top of it !
Closest is a GT3 which will cost you 10-15K more. Very nice car but less practical. Having never driven one, I wont comment on comparisons in other criteria.

All IMHO :thumbs:

(lookat that, 3 days old and all of a sudden I am a fookin expert :hahaha

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