CSL & options - what is worth a premium?

[Flow]

I know it really depends on the country to know which option / color / material is worth a premium, but I wanted to get the question out there.

I am studying very closely buying a CSL, and I wonder what you would pay a premium for?

Here is a list of the options :
Exterior color - SG or SB - no premium either way in my opinion. I would prefer a SG thought
Mileage - worth a premium of low
Maintenance - not worth a premium if done in time
General shape - of course, worth a premium if excellent

No cost options

• 19” double spoke alloy wheels style 67M - would get the value down
• Auto air conditioning - worth a premium if the car comes without it!
• BMW Business radio - no premium
• No model inscription
• Graduated tint front windscreen
• Smoker package

Cost options

• Car alarm €430.00 - no premium
• Climate comfort front windscreen €230.00 - no premium
• Floor mats €100.00 - no premium
• Park Distance Control (PDC) €400.00 - no premium
• Rain sensor €110.00 - no premium
• Headlamp wash €260.00 - no premium
• (Bi-)Xenon headlights with headlamp wash €530.00 - no premium
• Single CD €100.00 - no premium
• Mini disc player €260.00 - no premium

Mileage - worth a premium of low
Maintenance - not worth a premium if done in time
General shape - of course, worth a premium if excellent

So, if I would get the perfect car : option less low mileage excellent condition SG. That would be worth a premium.

What are your thoughts on what would add / remove value of a car?

Input is appreciated :-)

Regards,

Florian

[ChrisCSL]

In my opinion, the PDC removes value.
It looks way better without it.

[E46CSL]

In my opinion, the PDC removes value.
It looks way better without it.

I would not buy car without it :-D

But I agree it looks a bit unsightly.

[Flow]

You mean the butt dimples? Yeah, doesn't look to good, but god is it practical!

I don't want it on my future CSL either, but if I found the right one and it comes with the PDC, I wouldn't mind it too much!

[Trawler]

I would not buy car without it :-D

But I agree it looks a bit unsightly.

So coming round to the fact SB looks better & also faster.

Normally hate air con but find the csl gets too hot without it.

[Flow]

So coming round to the fact SB looks better & also faster.

Normally hate air con but find the csl gets too hot without it.

Is SB the secret +10hp option on the CSL?
Aircon depends on where you live, and when you use the car!

[Trawler]

Is SB the secret +10hp option on the CSL?

No +15bhp that's why the SG guys are so jealous.

Aircon depends on where you live, and when you use the car!

Agree, but for some reason I find the csl too hot when I have no problem with our other car. Don't know if it's true, but someone said there is less bulk head insulation, hence more heat soak. Someone will be along soon to put that correct that myth.

[Flow]

So coming round to the fact SB looks better & also faster.

Normally hate air con but find the csl gets too hot without it.

Agree, but for some reason I find the csl too hot when I have no problem with our other car. Don't know if it's true, but someone said there is less bulk head insulation, hence more heat soak. Someone will be along soon to put that correct that myth.

Hmm.. Interesting, as I am looking to find one without aircon.

Are there any production numbers out there with the options that were chosen? Or will BMW never release them? It would be interesting to know which is rare.

I see a lot of cars with aircon & radio, which makes me think it is a very common option.

Florian.

[Mark CSL]

My car has aircon xenon lights auto wipers and rear sensors

But i would not buy a csl without aircon all the other options are a bonus but not worth more the big difference is miles and owners if you are looking at prices.


It is also a big thing that the running in service was before 2000 miles or if the car ever needs warranty on the engine bmw will not cover it.


And SB is faster thats why i sold my last 2 SG CSLs :gayfight:

[Mark CSL]

Are there any production numbers out there with the options that were chosen? Or will BMW never release them? It would be interesting to know which is rare.
Florian.

Bmw told us the CSLs were built to order so they would take them out the production line thats why they cant number them as they were not built in one run.

There was only 100 SB CSLs in the UK

[shane@mbtech]

Mine has no aircon, if it was a daily driver I might get a bit pissed off. But as its not it doesnt bother me in the slightest.

[Yanto_csl]

Honestly....

Forget about everything except Xenons and aircon which I think are the bare essentials for an only car (mine is). If not, forget aircon.

Concentrate on maintenance and not necessarily mileage.

The cars are getting rarer by the day.

Few care about PDC or Auto wipers (or being honest, colour) as long as car is sound.

:thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Honestly....

Forget about everything except Xenons and aircon which I think are the bare essentials for an only car (mine is). If not, forget aircon.

Concentrate on maintenance and not necessarily mileage.

The cars are getting rarer by the day.

Few care about PDC or Auto wipers (or being honest, colour) as long as car is sound.

:thumbs:

Very True :thumbs:Always wanted a SG one as stood out more but found a SB that was too good to pass up.

[Flow]

But i would not buy a csl without aircon all the other options are a bonus but not worth more the big difference is miles and owners if you are looking at prices.

Forget about everything except Xenons and aircon which I think are the bare essentials for an only car (mine is). If not, forget aircon

Thanks for the input. I just love the look of the focused dash on the no-option no-aircon car!





Car will mainly be a garage queen / weekend short tour driver. I'm planning on keeping it in perfect shape.
What I mainly love is the masterpiece of engineering it is, and aircon kind of takes that away (in my opinion).
Also, aircon might be trouble down the road, as it might leak or whatever else it can do.

I'm torn about this

[Barry C]

it sounds like you want a car with no air con and no radio so if thats what you want, then I say go for it...personally I wanted a radio and aircon but each to their own.

don't worry about resale value. they'll all be worth loads of money in years to come regardless of aircon or no aircon etc. it'll make next to no difference