Newbie saying hi

[shimmy]

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

yes, 3 years ago every 3-4 one seemed to have M3 19 inch rims (i think thye were supplied when you opted for PS2 tyres OEM)

most i guess have now swapped to CSL rims, a bit like all the M3s as well:birdman:

[4CSL4]

Before you go and buy one, put up the details of the one that you are interested in as there is a very good chance someone on here will know something about it, or has owned it. There are not many of them about....

[Sailorbaz]

Bit late on the uptake Paul, but Welcome to the Forum.

As mentioned, feel free to ask any number of questions, I would too when spending this kind of dough!

[Roland]

Welcome Paul:thumbs:

[M5 Powered]

Hi Paul,

Welcome to the board - I've just recently joined myself.

I've just bought a very well cared for 25K mile CSL (pics to follow) along the same lines with all options excluding the PDC. Having had it on other cars, it tends to annoy anyway!

The car I ended up with was de-limited by BMW from factory (a rarer option) but as mentioned in an earlier post, it's more a kudos thing, than of any practical value.

After spending 6 months properly looking for a none weekly tracked car, good examples are out there, but you will need patience. Also, I saw some rather 'tired' looking low mileage cars at the usual CSL dealers.

From what I've seen, the private cars ARE selling quickly. In fact some Tw*T tried to Gazump me, so ensure your first to see and take a deposit with you.

Finally, on the topic of mileage, while I did set out with the 'low mileage is everything' attitude, in reality, from what I now (especially talking to Rob aka GlenDog at Donnington) I wouldn't have discounted a well cared for 40 or 50K model. Just make sure it has a Full BMWSH and warrenty, and keep in mind that what is covered changes slightly after 60K miles.

Hope that helps.

Best

M5 Powered.

[paulo]

Thanks everybody, and thanks for the warm welcome too.

I've been chatting to Lee about my wants, and can't wait to start looking.

I've always seen 'average miles' as good. Call me mad, but there is something un-nerving about a 6 year old car that has only done 20k miles. Less than 5k a year means it's been sitting for far too long, or just used for short journeys (or even worse just track use).

I know there are always exceptions, but I think I'd want somebody to look over a ultra low mileage car just as hard as they would a high mileage car.

I think the only things I don't want to go without are:

Air-Con
Xenons
Stereo

and the only things I don't want are:

Non CSL wheels
Remap
Miltek
Holes in the dash from phone/ipod cradles.

All the rest will be 'nice to have'.

I'm going to be doing average mileage in it, so I'm looking for the same. There is no point paying a premium for low miles if I end up putting a load on it.

I'm just looking for something as close to how it came out of the showroom as I can. Something that has been looked after, by an enthusiast, and hasn't been neglected. Sometimes cars like this can end up being scrimped on, as most people want them, but not many can afford to maintain them the way they should.


Paul

[paulo]

Thank you all for your help, but after a bit of looking around I have come to the conclusion that the CSL isn't going to make the family car I need.

I've ended up getting myself a E60 M5 and am very happy with it.

Maybe at some point in the future I won't need something with the extra comfort, and might look at CSL's again as I have always wanted to own one.


Paul

[englebert]

TBH i would never have gone for a CSL as a family car. It can seat 4, but not exactly in comfort and i would hate to have people scratching up all the carbon...