Selling my 996 C2 to get an CSL

[thrashermax]

Right... I've decided, I'm going to sell my 911 (996) C2 to get a CSL, the exclusivity of the CSL along with the anonymity to most people attracts me... I'm tired of people treating me differently because I drive a Porsche and the wife always gets embarrassed when I pick her up from the Gym...

No doubt everyone on here agrees that I am making the correct decision!

[Steve B]

I very nearly bought a 997 C2s before the CSL (wife put a stop to it because of the rear "seating")....

Glad I went the CSL route now tho:smokin:


Steve

[thrashermax]

I very nearly bought a 997 C2s before the CSL (wife put a stop to it because of the rear "seating")....

Glad I went the CSL route now tho:smokin:


Steve

Yes, I have 2 kids, aged 7 and 10, the 996 is getting a little tight now.. I thought about growth reduction pills for him...

How long have you had your CSL and what car has it been closest to for you?

I've had various things, E34 M5, E30 325 Con, E55 AMG, 944 turbo...

[Steve B]

Yes, I have 2 kids, aged 7 and 10, the 996 is getting a little tight now.. I thought about growth reduction pills for him...

How long have you had your CSL and what car has it been closest to for you?

I've had various things, E34 M5, E30 325 Con, E55 AMG, 944 turbo...

Only had the CSL for 2 weeks.... Before that I had a 420bhp Mk2 Focus RS, several Cosworths and way before that E30 325i and a E28 M535i.

It's hard to compare it to any of the others but for me as a package it just seems right from the outset, the seating position, the ride comfort, the power etc all seems "right" without having to spend £1000's modifying the car (which for me is amazing lol)...


Steve

[GregorJP]

Sold my 997 C2S (which constantly broke down) and replaced it with my CSL. No comparison, CSL is much better all round. Still have a hankering for a GT3 but cannot bring myself to sell the CSL.

[shane@mbtech]

Right... I've decided, I'm going to sell my 911 (996) C2 to get a CSL, the exclusivity of the CSL along with the anonymity to most people attracts me... I'm tired of people treating me differently because I drive a Porsche and the wife always gets embarrassed when I pick her up from the Gym...

No doubt everyone on here agrees that I am making the correct decision!

They are probably looking thinking, why did he buy that and not the turbo:hahaha:


Yes you are making the right decision, if you said you were selling a gt3 to buy the CSL, hhhmmmm not so.

Good luck in your search

[thrashermax]

Only had the CSL for 2 weeks.... Before that I had a 420bhp Mk2 Focus RS, several Cosworths and way before that E30 325i and a E28 M535i.

It's hard to compare it to any of the others but for me as a package it just seems right from the outset, the seating position, the ride comfort, the power etc all seems "right" without having to spend £1000's modifying the car (which for me is amazing lol)...


Steve

I love Fords... my other car is mark 1 Escort with Ginetta 1800 zetec fitted... I've never had a Cosworth... nearly got a Escort Cossy... but the CSL seems more appropriate for my age

[Steve B]

Still have a hankering for a GT3 but cannot bring myself to sell the CSL.

That's what I really want.... but reading online some people prefer the CSL over the GT3....

[_Nathan_]

That's what I really want.... but reading online some people prefer the CSL over the GT3....

Poor people :thumbs:

[Steve B]

Poor people :thumbs:

Thats me lol:bigcry::bigcry:

[_Nathan_]

And me

[shimmy]

Poor people :thumbs:

Yep....

[Neil M]

The rear seats is a big issue with both the Porsche and the CSL; the Porsche doesn't have any to speak of, whereas the CSL does.

However in and outing to access the rear seats of the CSL can present more problems, the interior trim; rear seat bolsters front seat backs ares coated with what can be best described as 'Plastisol' not very forgiving catch it an you mark it. Dropping the rears seats also causes scuffs and tares which then can develop into scabs where the coating begins to lift.

Conclusion: Both cars are useless for nipping to B&Q and as for passengers; one you can't have, the other you don't want. The rear of mine has never been sat in, nor is it likely to be. (three children 2, 5, 11)
There not playing with my toys!

[outnumbered]

Conclusion: Both cars are useless for nipping to B&Q and as for passengers; one you can't have, the other you don't want. The rear of mine has never been sat in, nor is it likely to be. (three children 2, 5, 11)
There not playing with my toys!

I'm rather less militant than you Neil - although I do make the kids (8 & 10 now) take their shoes off for longer journeys.

For me a big attraction of the CSL is that you can fit stuff in the back with the seats down, and it's very viable for ferrying the kids around occasionally. You do have to be a bit careful with the cheapo plastic bits and CF centre console, but if you're not going to use the rear seats or boot, why not get a GT3 instead ?

[Neil M]

I'm rather less militant than you Neil - although I do make the kids (8 & 10 now) take their shoes off for longer journeys.

For me a big attraction of the CSL is that you can fit stuff in the back with the seats down, and it's very viable for ferrying the kids around occasionally. You do have to be a bit careful with the cheapo plastic bits and CF centre console, but if you're not going to use the rear seats or boot, why not get a GT3 instead ?

Quite simply - I don't want one. I was confined to the rear of a 911SC when I was a child and that put me off for life:bigcry: