Newbie saying hi

[paulo]

Hi,

I've been directed here by a friend (a CSL owner). I've just recently sold my Audi B7 RS4 and am on the lookout for a CSL.

I've found quite a few possibilities on PistonHeads, but I feel I need a bit of a browse on here before I know exactly what I'm after.

So far I'm pretty sure I want a grey CSL without modification and preferably with warranty. It's going to be a family car so AirCon is a must but that's probably about it so far (this may change the more I read on here).

I'll try not to ask too many annoying questions, but I'm sure there will be a couple.

Thanks,


Paul

[azrael]

Hello Sir, I'm sure you'll fit right in. I think M5_Powered just bought the car you were after though

[Jaw_F430]

Welcome to the forum:thumbs:

[glendog74]

Welcome Paul :thumbs:

[Bealo]

Hello and welcome Paul, were a friendly bunch on here so fire away with your questions. Have a go with the search facility.

Good call regarding colour :thumbs: :hahaha:

[shimmy]

hi paulo

so far youve probabaly got 50% for sale still within your spec

good luck:thumbs:

what budget?

[paulo]

Thanks everybody.

Just had a read through the buyers guide (wish all car forums had one of those).

So do many of you keep buying the Michelin Cup tyres? Is it still true that there are no other tyres available in the size of the Cups?

I guess I need to add to my list that I also want:

Stereo
Xenons
19" CSL Wheels (didn't realise some have 18's)
Standard Exhaust/Shocks

Do many have the limiter removed? I guess this would be a "nice to have" as would the AP's (less important).

I see some have an interior carbon upgrade. What does this consist of, and was this a factory option?

I think apart from that I'm looking for something as unmarked as possible. I'm not looking for a ultra low mileage car as I will probably be doing average miles in it. I'm pretty fussy when it comes to keeping things tidy, but I have two small children. I'm therefore being realistic and not wanting a "show car" as I will struggle to maintain it to a level to justify the extra cost.

Is it worth getting one that has had the inspection 2 done? I'm guessing this is done at pretty low mileage?

Sorry for all the questions already.


Paul

[paulo]

hi paulo

so far youve probabaly got 50% for sale still within your spec

good luck:thumbs:

what budget?

Well, I sold my RS4 for £30k, but the more of that I can hold onto for my wife to spend on shoes the better. I'm not daft.... keeping her in shoes keeps her sweet and allows me to buy nice cars.

To be honest, I'm looking around the £26k mark, but depending on how carried away I get with spec, that might go up. If I can find something I'll be happy with for under £25k I'll be laughing though (long shot, I know).


Paul

[shimmy]

paulo

for a day to day drive as mine was for 2 years, i agree i would have

airconditioning
xenons
(Bealo would have pdc but he's blind)
CSL rims (not standard M3 rims- ALL 19, not 18 inch)
BMW or decent a/m stereo with ipod connect



all interiors are carbon panelled
standard exhaust and suspension are perfect for road use (anybody who says otherwise is either selling his CSL or used to own a 650bhp Scooby

inspection 2 is pricey so better not buy one just before it is due
if you are gonna track it at all look for AP or other a/m brakes

i wouldnt worry about delimiting it. unless you are driving to the Ring and running out of time, you'll never notice

good luck:beer:

[paulo]

Ok, a couple of last questions for now.

I read somewhere that the CSL has a sports button, and somewhere else that they have a track button. Are these one and the same? If not what is the difference between them? or more importantly what do they do? I think I remember reading that the track button eased the traction control a bit (without turning it off), does it do anything else?

Also, do all CSL's have this, or was it an option (as only some adverts state they have it).

I also saw a CSL with built in SatNav. I'm certain this has been retrofitted. Would this negatively effect the price of the car? I'm not sure I see it as a good thing?!?!

[azrael]

Where abouts are you, have you been in one? That might answer all questions Ah your friend has one so I guess thats a yes!

Sat Nav has been retrofitted, but is not a standard option. Wouldn't affect the value as it can be put back to normal.

The Mtrack button is standard and does exactly as you describe.

You should have plenty of choice within your budget

Be nice to get in a car with stated BHP :clown: only joking love the RS4 just as much, well almost.

[shimmy]

Ok, a couple of last questions for now.

I read somewhere that the CSL has a sports button, and somewhere else that they have a track button. Are these one and the same? If not what is the difference between them? or more importantly what do they do? I think I remember reading that the track button eased the traction control a bit (without turning it off), does it do anything else?
?!?!

'Sport' button on centre dash only changes the responsiveness of the electronic throttles, so that less input with your foot on the accelerator pedal yields more output from the throttles than when in normal mode. Flap opens at lower revs.



M Track button on steering wheel puts the Dynamic Stability Control to 40%. Next to Sport button with the DSC button you can turn DSC off as well.

[pic not CSL but probably CS]

All standard on CSL:thumbs:

I also saw a CSL with built in SatNav. I'm certain this has been retrofitted. Would this negatively effect the price of the car? I'm not sure I see it as a good thing?!?!

Woppum has a built in Sat Nav but imho it detracts frm the car. Tom Tom etc are just as good these days and have camera databases so def dont fit one. But as az says above, it can be returned to standard after so why not

[paulo]

Where abouts are you, have you been in one? That might answer all questions Ah your friend has one so I guess thats a yes!

Sat Nav has been retrofitted, but is not a standard option. Wouldn't affect the value as it can be put back to normal.

The Mtrack button is standard and does exactly as you describe.

You should have plenty of choice within your budget

Be nice to get in a car with stated BHP :clown: only joking love the RS4 just as much, well almost.

Ooh low blow! :hahaha:

The RS4 was/is a lovely car and suited a purpose (needed 4 doors). Now I want a bit more fun. To be honest I've always wanted rare cars that will hold their value. Before the RS4 I had a Nissan Skyline GTR V-Spec (R33). Lovely car, rare (at the time), and fun. I only lost £3k on it in 3 years. I bought the RS4 thinking it was going to hold it's value as well. Unfortunately for me, Audi had other ideas and extended production due to demand and they became very common (there were 4 in the same station car park as me every day!!). I lost £23k in 3 years. :bigcry:

I'm pretty sure the CSL is going to change all that for me, and get me back to the rare cars I love, and hopefully stop me losing so much money.

My friend has taken me out in his (in fact he drove me to the station today as I'm currently car-less). I love it. I was almost considering buying a cheap M3 (>£15k) just to tide me over for a bit, but since going back in the CSL I know I'd regret it.

Oh, and I'm in Caterham in Surrey.


Paul

[shimmy]

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/csl-register/general/events/462305-csl-london-surrey-meet

[GT TWO]

Hey Paul,

Seems you have managed to narraow down your selection. There is not a lot to choose from as there were only a small amount of options which makes it easier when buying.

All I knew was that it had to have aircon and xenons would be nice.

I have only seen one CSL without the CSL rims too.

Sorry I could not take you for a proper drive this morning but hapy to this evening.

Cheers

Lee