M3 cs

[Monkey]

I'm slightly suprised at the lack of interest around the M4 CS, I have recently driven one (With carbon ceramic brakes) and I have to say it is a fantastic car. I was suprised just how different it was to drive compared to a Competition Pack car, perhaps this wasn't emphasised enough?

With the imminent arrival of the M3 CS, and being restricted to only 100 UK units, is anybody tempted with this?

https://www.bmw.co.uk/bmw-cars/bmw-m/2017-m3-saloon/m3-cs

Personally I prefer the M3 over the M4, and as we seen with limited run cars before this could also be a great investment opportunity as well as the chance to own a brilliant car.

[kziaa77]

M4 CS Looks lovely in Blue.

[Chad]

Absolutely doesn’t inspire me to buy one, ma as well be driving my lads Mercedes c class. Four doors:banghead: but two doors does look good in that colour,

[Yanto_csl]

They got you on sales as well now mate ?

As we discussed, I think they’re mega and I love the blue one you have in....I guess just more choice at the price point means less buyers. And agreed, perhaps not enough made by BMW on the step from CP>CS....shoot the marketeers !

[khooni]

its one for the fan boys...

proceed with caution..

[Trawler]

Never gave it a second glance. Nothing in the BMW range rocks my boat anymore. I'm not interested in sat nav, heated seats, HUD, etc., which no doubt it is fitted with. The only make that gets my attention for a bit of fun is Lotus.

I've had a deposit down for two years on a M2 csl, but I'm giving up hope.

[Chad]

Never gave it a second glance. Nothing in the BMW range rocks my boat anymore. I'm not interested in sat nav, heated seats, HUD, etc., which no doubt it is fitted with. The only make that gets my attention for a bit of fun is Lotus.

I've had a deposit down for two years on a M2 csl, but I'm giving up hope.

Got to say I’m with you , walk in dealership totally bored with what I see, all just to prity, fantastic technology but I’d be frightened to sit in the thing in case I mark the leather, god forbid if it got a stone chip , I think I get bored very quickly, there’s still only one bmw for me, whoops I mean two :whistle:

[Monkey]

For me the CSL is the best BMW ever built, and for you owners I can understand trying to draw comparisons with anything else is a futile exercise!

Having spent a lot of time driving the current range on the road and track I can appreciate the cars for what they are, very quick enjoyable cars. But then I don't have to part with my hard earnt cash, do I:hahaha:

I think the M2 is my favourite of the current crop, althoug yet to drive the new M5.

I'll be better placed to have an opinion on the M3 cs Onces I've seen one.

Yanto, watch this space:whistle:

[AlexGTT]

I've driven an M4 CS and although a lovely bit of kit I wasn't even close to wanting one.

M2 Competition however, might just be replacing the M2.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Looked at one last year at Le Mans, nice but not worth the money.

[phoenixcsl]

Never gave it a second glance. Nothing in the BMW range rocks my boat anymore.

I think there is a fair few who echo that statement, I have to say in recent years my desire for a new BMW is fading albeit too rapidly.

If I wanted something practical then yeah one of the latest gen 3 series is great, but in reality the chances of a modern M car on my drive is very slim.

[Monkey]

At the risk of opening a huge can of worms, what is it about the current range that isn't appealing, and which of the competitors cars would you choose and why?

[alexk]

At the risk of opening a huge can of worms, what is it about the current range that isn't appealing, and which of the competitors cars would you choose and why?

I like the M4 and M2.
Both are extremely heavy for having so many lightweight components.
Also BMW changed their behavior. They are mainstream and are after masses like VW and not true enthusiasts.

The only other car I like which is not BMW level is McLaren.

[Yanto_csl]

At the risk of being of being a little controversial, I think we’d all admit that there could also be the smallest part of us that views the CSL through rose tinted specs so there is a little bias there in the first place....however

Aside from the looks, NA engine and low volumes, it does feel like this car was a proper skunkworks project and that BMW allowed the engineers free reign without the bean counters being let in the room (extensive use of Carbon and a lot of engineering that just isn’t seen to the naked eye). All wrapped up in a perfectly proportioned body. Similar to CLK Black, challenge stradale and other cars of the era.

It doesn’t feel like that’s been repeated yet....

[Yanto_csl]

There still isn’t much competition for an M4 comp pack at its price point though.