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[advantec]

just joined group in the market for a M3 csl. any pit falls when buying to watch out for?
I have contacted K.bird and that looks a lovely car, cant get to see it before my holiday so may miss out on purchasing that 1. Fingers crossed its still about in 2 wks time.

[kpkpkp]

The only pitfall I know of is there are two versions - the black version which is very fast and they grey version that is very slow.

KP :whistle:

[Bounce]

just joined group in the market for a M3 csl. any pit falls when buying to watch out for?
I have contacted K.bird and that looks a lovely car, cant get to see it before my holiday so may miss out on purchasing that 1. Fingers crossed its still about in 2 wks time.

Welcome matey,good luck with the search.:thumbs::thumbs:

[Yanto_csl]

Hi Mate

Check for a red battery light during the test drive....that'll be your alternator and will be sure to ruin your weekend :bigcry:

First - MAKE SURE ITS GOT A WARRANTY !

There are loads of threads on here for new buyers - use the search facility above..

Also, here is the link from PH when I started looking....and good luck !

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=182&t=697589&mid=74813&nmt=2nd%20hand%20CSL%20-%20What's%20realistic%20?

Enjoy the search, thats part of the fun. Try and buy from enthusiast or a known forum car -good luck :thumbs:

[glendog74]

Welcome Advantec :thumbs:

As Yanto says, use the search facility on here - you will unearth loads of stuff.

I recommend a private sale car with BMW warranty still running (preferably with 0% excess). FBMWSH obviously with Aircon and Xenons as the 'must have' options.

Don't let higher miles put you off, equally so a car that has been tracked/modded as they are usually 'over-maintained' to a high standard.

Rob.

[DazBlackCSL]

The only pitfall I know of is there are two versions - the black version which is very fast and they grey version that is very slow.

KP :whistle:

Sound advice & Welcome aboard

[shane@mbtech]

Welcome Advantec :thumbs:

As Yanto says, use the search facility on here - you will unearth loads of stuff.

I recommend a private sale car with BMW warranty still running (preferably with 0% excess). FBMWSH obviously with Aircon and Xenons as the 'must have' options.

Don't let higher miles put you off, equally so a car that has been tracked/modded as they are usually 'over-maintained' to a high standard.

Rob.

Likewise dont let lack of A/C and xenons put you off if its the right car. Over a year now of ownership with no A/C, I retrofitted xenons and I have not missed the A/C once. Its not a daily driver if it was I may have held out for A/C.

You can buy a BMW warranty for just over £1000 if the car you purchase does not have one.