new buyer....

[scaramanga]

Scaramanga have you got three nipples?::blalalala::if so wheres nik knack!

(un)fortunately not mate... nor do i have a golden pistol.... but nik nak is a legend !!!!!

going to check out the CSL at hexagon tomorrow so am desperately hoping it checks out!!!!

Wish me luck.....

[_Nathan_]

As Daz said, buy on condition, mine has 76k & looks & feels half that.

Mine has 42k and feels twice that :smt055

[Silver Bullet]

(un)fortunately not mate... nor do i have a golden pistol.... but nik nak is a legend !!!!!

going to check out the CSL at hexagon tomorrow so am desperately hoping it checks out!!!!

Wish me luck.....

:hahaha:Good luck fella

[scaramanga]

Went to have a look today with a friend who kindly spared the afternoon to see it with me. Quite disappointed I must admit. Main disappointment was with Hexagon, gave me such a bad vibe I was put off.

The car was not at all ready for viewing. Front bumper out of alignment and hadn't been painted properly in part (large section near the drivers side was still matte and needed repainting). Small screw sticking out of one of the rear tyres (admittedly this came out and didn't cause any air leaks). The salesman tried to convince me that the AUC scheme only features a 6m MOT (or to avoid putting it through an MOT) despite the sticker on the car and the BMw homepage suggesting AUCs all come with 12m MOT.

Apparently the front end had been resprayed in 2008 but took awhile to get the info out of them. Passenger side wing shows clear evidence of the respray below the crease on the wing.

One of the rear alloys had a reasonable gash / kerb graze and had clearly ben refurb'd leaving visible signs of an uneven surface (corrosion that had been painted over?).

One of the carbon splitters was slightly chipped, the CSL badges on the wings needed replacing. Passenger seat back had a couple of small tears in the vinyl/leather. Upon test drive we didnt notice a meaningful difference in noise/power when the sport button was pressed, but I guess this would be a warranty item post sale ?

Apparently the Falken tyres on the front were installed by the previous owner but looked quite new. Would have expected matching tyres to be put on a car of this type (from a main dealer) but maybe I'm just being fussy.

Overall, it just felt as though there had been no attention to detail when the car was prepped. Bumper was in shocking condition for a car reserved for sale.

Anyway, just some personal observations based on my viewing today.

[Yanto_csl]

Sorry to hear :bigcry:

Now try here http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4585

Good luck with the search :thumbs:

[scaramanga]

Lol. Sent Scott a MSG earlier - am waiting for a call back

[glendog74]

Doesn't sound too good mate - that wouldn't fill me with confidence about the car or Hexagon either.

I have to admit that in the past i have read about many instances of poor customer service experiences at Hexagon. I think their sales staff are well known to be dis-interested in what the customer wants and show minimal interest in lowering their already top-end of the market prices for often sub-standard prepped cars...

When buying a car like the CSL you are very right to be anal about car condition when looking at prospective purchases - in particular from main dealerships. There is simply no excuse in my book for a sub-standard car to be offered at a main dealer.

My advice would be to take your time and look elsewhere. There are plenty of very good private sale cars that come up for sale - many with full BMW warranty still running. Often those cars are known on this forum as they are owned by enthusiasts. They are of course also cheaper than the over-inflated dealership prices... :thumbs:

Just my 2p worth :whistle:

[Yanto_csl]

For once....I endorse Robs advice :hahaha::hahaha:

[glendog74]

For once....I endorse Robs advice :hahaha::hahaha:

Cheeky monkey! :smt052

[scaramanga]

Couldn't agree with you more. The csl is a v special car and clearly one for enthusiasts. Hexagon's lack of attention to detail or willingness to resolve genuine issues is seriously disapponting.

[scaramanga]

Just noticed Hexagon have increased the price to 31,995.

Assume they've now realised what it means to be an Approved Used Car.

If anyone else is considering buying from them I'd be very careful.

[scaramanga]

After a few delays due to being away for work, finally picked up my long-awaited CSL on friday. Cheeks beginning to hurt from grinning constantly for 72 hrs.

Will get some pics up during the week. Didn't find a black car, but the SG is totally growing on me and the car is absolutely immaculate / faultless.

The only negative so far is that it makes my 993 feel suddenly a lot less sharp!

I usually change cars too often, but this one is definitely a keeper...

[Bealo]

Good to hear you have got a car and are enjoying it :thumbs:

I have only just got online after a few days away from the internet and i was going to say that i might be persuaded to sell my if the price was right.