New member looking to buy a csl

[Sailorbaz]

Welcome to the Board mate, and good luck with your search. Enjoy the looking, it's all part of the fun.

One non-M3 item includes the Airbox flap - Make sure it operates correctly. At around 2300rpm (iirc) in Sport mode, you should hear the induction noise get notably louder and cause a slight tingle in the nether regions.

[custom-d]

Welcome to the Board mate, and good luck with your search. Enjoy the looking, it's all part of the fun.

One non-M3 item includes the Airbox flap - Make sure it operates correctly. At around 2300rpm (iirc) in Sport mode, you should hear the induction noise get notably louder and cause a slight tingle in the nether regions.

I like the sound of that :smt055 will make a note to listen out for it. Are they logged as a "csl" on the V5? thanks

[mattCSLnut]

I like the sound of that :smt055 will make a note to listen out for it. Are they logged as a "csl" on the V5? thanks

Yes they are logged on the V5C document (in the D.3 Model subsection) as M3 CSL and the last 7 digits of the chassis number will start with JC98*** :smokin:
Good luck with your Cecil hunt and remember that Full, "Bang On schedule " Service History and actual good physical conditions of the CSL are far more important then the little numbers on the Odometer

[custom-d]

Yes they are logged on the V5C document (in the D.3 Model subsection) as M3 CSL and the last 7 digits of the chassis number will start with JC98*** :smokin:
Good luck with your Cecil hunt and remember that Full, "Bang On schedule " Service History and actual good physical conditions of the CSL are far more important then the little numbers on the Odometer

Thanks thats very helpful and i shall make sure i check this, should these be service stamped in the book every 10k miles or is it 15k? thanks

[mattCSLnut]

Thanks thats very helpful and i shall make sure i check this, should these be service stamped in the book every 10k miles or is it 15k? thanks

10 to 15 K miles, depending on how the car has been driven but they must NOT exceed 2 years in between services regardless of mileage as BMW will not warranty it not they be willing to help with any good will gestures.

[custom-d]

10 to 15 K miles, depending on how the car has been driven but they must NOT exceed 2 years in between services regardless of mileage as BMW will not warranty it not they be willing to help with any good will gestures.

Thanks and at least the service schedule is every other year and not yearly as i will more than likely only do 3-4k per year in it.

[Mike RT4]

Thanks and at least the service schedule is every other year and not yearly as i will more than likely only do 3-4k per year in it.

I thought that, but since owning it since March, I've already done 4k :hahaha:. Keeping out of it is the hardest thing :wink:.

[custom-d]

I thought that, but since owning it since March, I've already done 4k :hahaha:. Keeping out of it is the hardest thing :wink:.

Hi Mr Rainbird :wink: yours does look very nice i saw it at ford fair this year

[Das Chin]

so the black one in Cambridge went down even more? I thought he was firm at 25k or would keep it.

let me know if you need any other details or questions. Nick

[Mike RT4]

Hi Mr Rainbird :wink: yours does look very nice i saw it at ford fair this year

E30 Matt?

[custom-d]

so the black one in Cambridge went down even more? I thought he was firm at 25k or would keep it.

let me know if you need any other details or questions. Nick

Thanks Nick, im not sure what it sold for but dont think it would have been alot under 25k if anything at all. Just got back from seeing the sg one you looked at that i mentioned. Lets just say its not the car for me by a country mile, Shame a 5 hour round trip wasted but was the first one id viewed.

[custom-d]

E30 Matt?

no but have always been a ford guy at heart, have an rs1600i tucked up in the garage. Always have loved your escos that and Martin Hadlands one, the csl must seem a snail in comparison.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Thanks Nick, im not sure what it sold for but dont think it would have been alot under 25k if anything at all. Just got back from seeing the sg one you looked at that i mentioned. Lets just say its not the car for me by a country mile, Shame a 5 hour round trip wasted but was the first one id viewed.

You will look at quite a few before buying, you will know when you find the right one :thumbs:

[bluebro]

Just got back from seeing the sg one you looked at that i mentioned. Lets just say its not the car for me by a country mile, Shame a 5 hour round trip wasted but was the first one id viewed.

Anything major wrong with it?

[custom-d]

Anything major wrong with it?

I will pm you