Prices still look firm...

[shane@mbtech]

I agree to some extent with Shane ^^

I think that an 'optionless' car will for the most part always be valued at less than the equivalent, same mileage, optioned car - by most buyers. That's the main consequence of owning a no-options CSL when it comes to selling - the potential buyer customer base is considerably smaller than that of someone selling a fully optioned CSL. Most buyers expect creature comforts these days - even on a purists car like the CSL.

I was like most buyers when i was looking for my CSL and used it daily at first enjoying the extras that the car has. Now i only use it for track days and Ring trips and i can honestly say that i wouldn't miss any option except perhaps aircon. I would be very interested in that car if i was a new buyer now...

You have to admit Rob, that my optionless CSL is faster too:blalalala:

Im off to bed, night night boys

[glendog74]

You have to admit Rob, that my optionless CSL is faster too:blalalala:

Im off to bed, night night boys

That's coz you save even more weight by having one arm

[Bounce]

That's coz you save even more weight by having one arm

Dont get any ideas Rob,you need both of yours in your line of work.:smt075

[Sailorbaz]

That's coz you save even more weight by having one arm

I bet he doesn't have a Carbon fibre bonnet vent though, :hahaha:

[shimmy]

As above, optionless have been perceived to be worth less but in the future will be perceived less so

I believe there is a Market for them at the same price as those with extras but as Shane said, less buyers.

Any decent condition CSL at 16k miles ought to be £35k plus as asking price.

[glendog74]

I believe there is a Market for them at the same price as those with extras but as Shane said, less buyers.

Any decent condition CSL at 16k miles ought to be £35k plus as asking price.

I said that Shim

I think a nice 16k miles CSL a year or two ago (with options) would fetch £35k plus - not now. Of course there's always someone out there who will be more than happy to pay over the odds for anything if they want it enough - the seller just has to be patient for them to appear.

I'm just as keen as anyone to keep CSL prices strong but at the end of the day they are simply cars and most buyers wont be prepared to pay much over the odds for a CSL when comparing with similar albeit higher mileage CSLs. The E46 CSL has no racing pedigree to fall back on unlike earlier M cars such as the E30 M3 Evo Sport and the original E9 CSL.

All IMHO of course... :whistle:

[Bounce]

Cheers shimmy thanks for the advice!

the mileage is genuine the car has the usual little bits and pieces that need doing i.e. few stone chips to bumper (mainly cosmetic things) but other than that is in good condition.

Thanks for the reassurance.

Hi mate,did your 16.5k mile CSL have its running in service done at the right time,as this could change the whole thread on your car.

[shimmy]

I said that Shim

I :

Sorry mate all I heard was.......pink wheels,.....show tunes.......fitted Tshirt........Brighton.........

[Bounce]

Sorry mate all I heard was.......pink wheels,.....show tunes.......fitted Tshirt........Brighton.........

:hahaha::hahaha::gayfight:

[Sailorbaz]

Sorry mate all I heard was.......pink wheels,.....show tunes.......fitted Tshirt........Brighton.........

Classic response! :hahaha:

[glendog74]

Sorry mate all I heard was.......pink wheels,.....show tunes.......fitted Tshirt........Brighton.........

Stop dreaming about what you'd rather be doing and concentrate on the forum instead you big ponce :gayfight:

[steveH]

Hi mate,did your 16.5k mile CSL have its running in service done at the right time,as this could change the whole thread on your car.

The first 1200 mile check was done at 462 miles.
The next oil service 11-04-07 @ 10505 miles

Brake fluid 29-11-05 @ 1623 miles
2nd..........04-04-06 @ 2038 miles
missed one due 04-2008 and now due again as every two years BUT it has had new discs & calipers under warrenty so would have been done then but not stamped book.

the mileage is genuine the car has the usual little bits and pieces that need doing i.e. few stone chips to bumper (mainly cosmetic things) but other than that is in good condition.

Having actually seen the car it is in fair condition and a good detail would give it a shine but there is paintwork reqd and 5 or so dents to remove. It is certainly no better for its low miles as may have been expected.
The servicing and paint / other 'bits' to replace etc along with no options is why I believe the price asked is a little too high but as said below spend £3-5k and get the car back to split mint and yes someone may then pay £33k or so.
It does make Nick Johnsons 17k miler with extras & warrenty seem a better buy @ £34k on paper but has anyone seen / know about this one??

[Bealo]

Interesting thread...

I'm seriously thinking of putting mine up for sale in the next week or so and at the moment am thinking of putting the car back to standard and selling it and the performance parts separately. opinions on this please!!!!!

What do you guys think mine is worth????

64K and i'm the second owner, full BMWSH, first service done on time etc....

:thumbs:

[glendog74]

Revert the car back to standard - perhaps leaving the BBK on.

Oh, and remove that black bin bag from the paintwork... :hahaha:

[Bealo]

Revert the car back to standard - perhaps leaving the BBK on.

Oh, and remove that black bin bag from the paintwork... :hahaha:

Thanks for the advice pint pot.... What about asking price?