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[J13NY S]

Thing is... it makes me want to drive it less and less the more the prices rise. I don't know why, as I don't want to sell.. but it makes me think twicebefore putting any more mileage on it and as parts become rare and more expensive, the thought of someone doffing it is also a worry.

My thoughts to!!

My CSL is very clean, I’ve had it a long time & looked after it, every time I have it at Simpson Motorsport they remark (unprompted) how clean it is partially underneath, which reassures me that mine is a good one.

However I’m at a point where I’m between a rock & a hard place, I don’t want to drive it any longer in fear of devaluing it in some way & I like to drive it & properly drive it, I don’t get any kick out of a quick Sunday afternoon drive up to the coast.

So I feel more like a historian/collector than a car enthusiast & all summer I’ve been thinking of selling due to this & going down the line of a similar thread on here at the moment, stripping out a E92, cage, seats, harness, suspension, brakes etc.

The way the CSL market is at the moment (if they’re selling) I could do that & put money in the bank, but I don’t want to sell it & if I did & later regretted doing so where would I go to get another in the same condition & one I know the history of like my own.

[Yanto_csl]

Well mine is an only car....off to the tip run in a minute with a load of garden rubbish :beer:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Well mine is an only car....off to the tip run in a minute with a load of garden rubbish :beer:

You do a good job of cleaning as it never looks like a daily car :thumbs:

[mattCSLnut]

there is no reason to say the CSL will drop in price ( normal market as opposed to inflated dealers ) , unless the whole market falls .... personally I see it as BMW's equiv of the Porsche 964 / 993 RS

.. but prices going up is a double edged sword for those of us who bought them to drive .... focussing on their value & 'what if it drops if I add mileage' removes the pleasure . Having had mileage sensitive porsches in the past , I was determined to get a CSL I could drive & enjoy .. 62K miles & increasing

Gone through a similar situation with my 1973 Porsche .... gone up to daft levels over the last 10 years .... but after much thought realised what makes me smile is driving ... so still keep on driving it , doing european tours etc, adding the miles & adding the patina , if I didn't whats the point of having the car ?

Buy it, use it up, wear it out and love it. If it holds its value or makes you a few quid then its a bonus.

If you want an investment, find a good financial advisor.

A few grand in the bank will never compensate for not driving these cars.

Spot on gents :thumbs: Get out there and motor On :supz:
Mines @ 89K something, about to turn 90K :-D and it's in as good as (if not better) condition then when I bought it 4 years ago with 60ish K on the clock.
Still puts a :-D on my face, every outing :supz:

[deanobeano]

Agree with what Matt says - unless your car is less than 25k miles it should be enjoyed and driven when you want to drive.

After all, it's costing you road tax, servicing, insurance and possibly warranty.

[LeinsCSL]

This is a good thing!! I got in just in time on my 964 rs 7 years ago, I think I done very well getting Csl last November at what I consider there rock bottom price
I think Csl will be at over new price in next few years,might take a while but will happen and that's for average to high miles cars,ps I'm not trying to willy wave I just know most in here respect both cars very similar as I do,am proud to have what I consider to be best fun cars on the planet... Just my thoughts!!
And very happy to see as much price increases as possible:whistle:

Is your's the blue one that was down at the Festival of Speed in Limerick?

[0836whimper]

A few grand in the bank will never compensate for not driving these cars.

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[philo_csl]

Spot on gents :thumbs: Get out there and motor On :supz:
Mines @ 89K something, about to turn 90K :-D and it's in as good as (if not better) condition then when I bought it 4 years ago with 60ish K on the clock.
Still puts a :-D on my face, every outing :supz:

Same mileage as mine!! Well done

[philo_csl]

Is your's the blue one that was down at the Festival of Speed in Limerick?

No mine is blick,I know the maritime blue one lives close to me,very nice car also... Mine is a pig to drive on road,has cup diff 180 lb pre load ,full on Motorsport plated diff!! Manthey racing geo for the ring... So I bet you know how it handles on Irish roads!! Lol

[derek]

Agree with what Matt says - unless your car is less than 25k miles it should be enjoyed and driven when you want to drive.

After all, it's costing you road tax, servicing, insurance and possibly warranty.

Quote I read recently "Car is like a girl friend you should use it instead of keeping it good for next owner"

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Quote I read recently "Car is like a girl friend you should use it instead of keeping it good for next owner"

:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha: very true

[derek]

:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha: very true

I agree, although mine is never used as a daily.

[73CSL]

what happens when the girlfriend becomes your wife ?

[billyboysm3]

what happens when the girlfriend becomes your wife ?

Use her as a track slag or chop her in for a newer model

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Use her as a track slag or chop her in for a newer model

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