CSL value guide (end-2014)

[MikeNsx]

From experience, low miles is for collectors only, seen lots of low milers with deep scratches on cam lobes as they get dry from very low usage. Engine internals and components suffer more corrosion due to short distance runs and old oil. For a car to drive, one with more miles and a service every year is a much safer bet. Although, lovely car...

[Geesus]

It has to be £55k minimum. I'm going to advertise mine (possibly in New year - Feb/March) at £40kish. 31k miles, 4 previous owners, FBMWSH.

Send me a PM or email when you're ready or anyone else with a ~30,000 - 50,000mile car, don't mind bolt on mods (Brakes, exhaust and suspension).

I've relocated recently to London (from New Zealand) and am looking at either a CSL or a 1M (a 996 GT3 too but that ship has sailed).
I'm guessing I know a couple of people on here from my E30 M3 days, Clubber (Can) and NZM3 (Tom)
Cheers, Ollie

[MCSL]

Send me a PM or email when you're ready or anyone else with a ~30,000 mile car, don't mind bolt on mods (Brakes, exhaust and suspension).

I've relocated recently to London (from New Zealand) and am looking at either a CSL or a 1M (a 996 GT3 too but that ship has sailed).
I'm guessing I know a couple of people on here from my E30 M3 days, Clubber (Can) and NZM3 (Tom)
Cheers, Ollie

Will do Ollie. Ship hasn't sailed that far on the gen1 997 GT3, yet. I still may go that route but have name down for Cayman GT4 - hence will prob sell CSL around Feb/Mar - when more details on the CGT4 are announced.

[Equinox_csl]

My CSL 32,000 fbmwsh is insured for £42,500 (£7k up on 12 months ago)

[Geesus]

Will do Ollie. Ship hasn't sailed that far on the gen1 997 GT3, yet. I still may go that route but have name down for Cayman GT4 - hence will prob sell CSL around Feb/Mar - when more details on the CGT4 are announced.

What are your thoughts on 996 and 997 GT3 prices then? Is Pistonheads pretty much the bible in terms of where the pricing is?

[MCSL]

997 considered by many to be a much better road car as well as still being an awesome track machine. Much nicer interior and exterior too. Best 996 examples are now knocking on the door of £55-60k. 997 can still be had for £65-70k with 2years Porsche warranty (worth £2.5k). 997.1RS now £100k+. 997.2RS £150k+. 4.0RS £250k+. I feel the 7.1GT3 (which is 90-95% of the 7.1RS, and probably 80-85% of the 7.2RS) is the best value 'GT3' atm.

[Lefty]

997 considered by many to be a much better road car as well as still being an awesome track machine. Much nicer interior and exterior too. Best 996 examples are now knocking on the door of £55-60k. 997 can still be had for £65-70k with 2years Porsche warranty (worth £2.5k). 997.1RS now £100k+. 997.2RS £150k+. 4.0RS £250k+. I feel the 7.1GT3 (which is 90-95% of the 7.1RS, and probably 80-85% of the 7.2RS) is the best value 'GT3' atm.

Fully agree

[Rob747]

What about this cat-D one at NJ?

Does anyone have any further info on its loss and recovery?

[Rob747]

What about this one at NJ? Priced right?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e46-m3-00-06/bmw-e46-m3-csl-cat-d-2004/3041746What

[Neil M]

Link not working?

[mattCSLnut]

What about this one at NJ? Priced right?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...04/3041746What

It's hard to say without an in depth inspection by someone like our Gareth who knows Cecils inside out :thumbs:
The Advert says it's Cat D because it was stolen but... while it was stolen was it involved in any accidents and did it suffer any structural damage.
Also did it have the rear sub-frame boot floor professionally inspected recently for infamous cracks ? and was the passenger air bag recalled ?

[nw942]

Put front brakes back to standard. Sell AP's. Advertise for £50k.

But what would someone actually get for it?

[MCSL]

But what would someone actually get for it?

come again?