Any thoughts appreciated - well specced, but cat D

[Porter]

I've had a look through to see if this is has already been discussed, but I can't see anything (apologies if I've missed it through simple muppetry).

I'm after a CSL at the moment, with a budget of £29k (my wife's already unimpressed by the steady creep up from 25). Looking through PH, I found this:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1923551.htm

It has a cracking spec, including a lot of recent money spent and AP brakes. However, it is a repaired cat D (hence the lower price, I guess). I'm tempted to have a look, but slightly nervous about a cat D repair. The damage was to the rear right corner and has not affected the geometry.

On one side, this is a bargain with a great spec. On the other, it's a slightly unknown quantity and may be tricky to sell, insure etc. A dilemma...

What do you guys think? I'd be grateful for any thoughts.

I'd also be grateful for any tip offs of cars about to come onto the market or already out there that I may have missed.

Thanks for your help.

[shane@mbtech]

If you have 29k buy a known straight one

I would not spend big dough on a twisted shitter.

[Porter]

If you have 29k buy a known straight one

I would not spend big dough on a twisted shitter.

Bloody hell, that was quick!

Straight to the point, too. I think you are probably right - if it's not a no-brainer, it's probably not the right thing to do. The spec and all the work make it tempting, though. I guess I just need something to tempt me more...

I have dropped an email to the seller of this one, which looks perfect (minus the BBK and at the top end of my budget):

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2549414.htm

[shimmy]

If it was £16k I'd be tempted but otherwise stay well clear

[Porter]

If it was £16k I'd be tempted but otherwise stay well clear

Thanks Shimmy - it had struck me that I'm only really looking at a 3k saving plus some brakes.

I suppose that the rarity of the CSL in the UK means that most are fairly well known. I'll keep looking - any ideas beyond PH and here?

[Yanto_csl]

The guys are speaking sense mate.

This car has been around for ages and is 6-7k overpriced. 26-29k will get you a straight, nice car.

Assuming you are going to track it if you are going bbk? I personally would never feel comfortable driving a cat d car at full tilt.....maybe that's just me ?

As you say, you'll also have the cat d taboo at resale. Sure, you can buy low and sell low, but put 20k miles on this and you'll be lucky to see
north of 15k IMHO. Straight cars will be c. 18-20k.

Now £26k looks expensive wouldn't you agree ?

[Yanto_csl]

And steer well clear of the second one - it's black !





































Just kidding - actually looks quite nice !

[dr.sticky]

With 29k in your pocket I wouldn't even bother looking at anything but a straight example thats been well looked after and has full history, as others have said you won't regret it come resale time or when you're giving it full beans. There are plenty of good ones out there.

I personally would buy a Yaris and get the misses a nice new kitchen :bigcry:

Good luck :smokin:

[Mark CSL]

That car is too much cash for 29k you should get a minted CSL and it will be worth more in the end.

Like shimmy said the car is only worth about 16k :thumbs:

[Pazuzu]

LOL "Legendary KDS alignment @ £2k" :shock: How bent was it!

You can get far, far better for the money.

Good luck,

Phil

[Porter]

...Assuming you are going to track it if you are going bbk? I personally would never feel comfortable driving a cat d car at full tilt.....maybe that's just me ?

...Now £26k looks expensive wouldn't you agree ?

Both points are bang on - When I have tracked a car in the past, it has always been meticulously prepared and I have had no doubt about how straight it is going to be.

...There are plenty of good ones out there.

I personally would buy a Yaris and get the misses a nice new kitchen :bigcry:

Good luck :smokin:

Are you insane? My wife might read this - I've only just talked her round to letting em get a CSL. Good call on seeking out a good car.

That car is too much cash for 29k you should get a minted CSL and it will be worth more in the end.

Like shimmy said the car is only worth about 16k :thumbs:

Again, fair point - I assume you mean 26k is too steep for the cat D car. Looking at what else is out there, the 29k car seems to be roughly the right money.

LOL "Legendary KDS alignment @ £2k" :shock: How bent was it!

You can get far, far better for the money.

Good luck,

Phil

Thanks - a touch of luck would come in handy now. I wasn't sure what a 'legendary alignment' was, as compared to a regular alignment. It had also occurred to me that so much work might not be a good sign...

To everyone, thanks for your help and input. It turns out signing up was a good tip. I'll keep my eyes sharp for a good CSL - if anything comes up, please let me know. Either way, I'll be sure to post here when I find the right car.

[Yanto_csl]

Heres one, similar miles...price is too rich but worth a cheeky bid at the 26.5/27 mark....Full BMWSH will mean you can put a BMW warranty on it...

Just had Ins 2 so that'll prob save you best part of £1K

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2848931.htm

[azrael]

LOL "Legendary KDS alignment @ £2k" :shock: How bent was it!

You can get far, far better for the money.

Good luck,

Phil

Sounds like a reused advert or its been for sale a long time

[mattCSLnut]

Sounds like a reused advert or its been for sale a long time

Same advert (some 2 years old now :banghead: ) with yet another price reduction Steve :thumbs: still way too high, mind :banghead:

[isv]

Heres one, similar miles...price is too rich but worth a cheeky bid at the 26.5/27 mark....Full BMWSH will mean you can put a BMW warranty on it...

Just had Ins 2 so that'll prob save you best part of £1K

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2848931.htm

I had made an enquiry about that one earlier, has a late-ish running in service (1800) for what it's worth but I think is just within the limits of getting the warranty on.