CSL vs M5

[olly22n]

Hi guys,

Has anyone here had the pleasure of an e39 m5 and a csl? Of so what are your thoughts on the two and haw do they compare?

I have just sold my funf and am picking up my csl in two days time so keen to hear the differences!

Thanks

Olly



Ps, haven't even driven the csl yet!

[Craig]

Totally different cars, M5 is an awesome family barge that can be thrown around, the CSL is a car to be thrown around that also retains some practicality.

I've owned the CSL and driven a friend E39 M5 often enough.

[derek]

I have owned both about 4years with each if want to track the car it's a csl if not e39 m5. Both great cars m5 more practical, csl more fun

[shimmy]

I owned an e39m5 for 4 years and the CSL now for 5 years

m5 was without doubt the best car I ever owned.

[chrisburns]

I owned an e39m5 for 4 years and the CSL now for 5 years

m5 was without doubt the best car I ever owned.

Everyone who has ever owned one says thats.
Not an E39 but I had a E60 M5 for a few years and I too would rate that as the best car I ever owned.

I dont think you really can compare them together tbh, both built for purpose and both excellent at their specific roles.

[Pazuzu]

I owned an e39m5 for 4 years and the CSL now for 5 years

m5 was without doubt the best car I ever owned.

Yep, had my E39 M5 for 2 1/2 years and it was superb :thumbs:

CSL is far more alive but compromised from a day-to-day perspective compared to the M5 but they are 2 of the best cars I've ever owned.

Cheers,

Phil

[olly22n]

Well, i am about an hour and half away from the csl, so will find out soon how it compares, the A68 from Edinburgh back home should be a good proving ground!

[EVLXGE]

I'm sure you won't regret choosing the CSL. Only had mine since feb but so far can't see me ever selling it.

A68 is a cracking route for a first drive. I had to suffer the M1. :bigcry:

Are you local to Newcastle then?

Ian

[BillyB]

Well, i am about an hour and half away from the csl, so will find out soon how it compares, the A68 from Edinburgh back home should be a good proving ground!

So how is it, Olly?

[olly22n]

Its Epic. Truely epic.

Not local to Newcastle, I live in Stamford Lincs, so had to drive a bit further home!