How did you search/find your csl?

[jaap]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the forum and taking my first steps towards csl ownership, by reading up and scouring the web for a potential purchase. I wonder whether any of you can share a smart way of finding a good car? Right now I'm just looking at Pistonheads and Autotrader - is there a club you recommend I join to get more of an inside track on cars that come on the market? Is there a UK dealer that has a good reputation reasonably prices and regular stock (the Hexagon prices seem ott)? I tend to think it's better buying privately as you can assess the previous owner as well as the car!

Many thanks

[AlexGTT]

By far the best would be to buy a known car from an enthusiast. Preferably through CSL Reg as it's probably well known to members here and you can ask lots about it. Also float the details past Shimmy. If he has history details, good or bad he'll let you know.

[Das Chin]

here is a great place. most people know most of the cars as some of them have seen a few owners.

I found mine on here/pistonheads.

avoid traders that are just brokers and add a huge margin to a car they are just putting out there for someone and not prepping.

good time to be looking as some nice ones on here in the mid to late 20s in the 50 - 60k mileage.

depends on your budget and what you want. everyone on here is very helpful and knowledgable.

[jaap]

Thanks for the tips gents.

good time to be looking as some nice ones on here in the mid to late 20s in the 50 - 60k mileage.


When you say 'on here'... I can't see any that are currently for sale -is that right? Ideally I'm hoping to find a <50k car in the low 30's

[JezP]

Jaap when a csl reg member puts hes csl up for sale here the seller tends to end up with a few sleepless nights and then 2 days later ive changed my mind can a mod delete this thread as im not selling now :hahaha:

[jaap]

Yes I have noticed -this does not bode well :wink:

[shimmy]

Best way to buy is QUICKLY before the wife gets to understand that it's not nice for her to drive.

I woke up on one Saturday morning in 2006, decided that I fancied a track road car, so looked up two CSLs on PH and drove to StAlbans then to near Stratford, nd bought one.

From thinking of the idea to buying took 4.5 hours.

Taking a bit longer to decide to sell :119:

[martin770]

Mine is for sale on here and pistonheads :(

[0836whimper]

Best way to buy is QUICKLY before the wife gets to understand that it's not nice for her to drive.


This is great advice. They are not nice for the wife to passenger in either.
So before you buy make sure it's described as a sensible family car. Ok it's a coupe but the front seats move back (sort of) and the rear seats fold and has a big boot.
Very practical.

Here is a good place to look. I bought mine this way.
Advantages were being able to talk everything through with an enthusiast owner, a wedge of warranty print-outs and receipts and I was also able to see the history of the car from posts on the forum.

A bit of honest track time and money spent is better than someone pretending it hasn't seen a track ever or not spent the money.

[Steve B]

My wife loves driving mine, including on track and the Ring.... which is worrying for me when I'm in the passenger seat.


Steve

[mattCSLnut]

By far the best would be to buy a known car from an enthusiast. Preferably through CSL Reg as it's probably well known to members here and you can ask lots about it. Also float the details past Shimmy. If he has history details, good or bad he'll let you know.

+ 1 :thumbs: I bought mine in 2009 from a member on here (Jeff) who also previously bought it from another member on here. It's was well known & documented, honest Cecil which has been loved and faultless in my ownership :thumbs: and I do use it properly :whistle:

[Mike R]

I also purchased mine on here after years of lurking ;).

[shimmy]

I also purchased mine on here after years of lurking ;).



BAN THE LURKERS :mad:

[Rick H]

Jaap when a csl reg member puts hes csl up for sale here the seller tends to end up with a few sleepless nights and then 2 days later ive changed my mind can a mod delete this thread as im not selling now :hahaha:

Unless they're called Mark - then things are just a tad more complicated :wink:

[Das Chin]

When you say 'on here'... I can't see any that are currently for sale -is that right? Ideally I'm hoping to find a <50k car in the low 30's

keep looking as they do pop up

there is a nice SB one on pistonheads that is mid 50k mileage and mid 20s in price.

worth a look.

[jaap]

Was that the one with the black wheels? Looked a little suspect to me as the photos were poor and it had 7 previous owners. I can't see it on PH now.

[mentalnerve]

Was that the one with the black wheels? Looked a little suspect to me as the photos were poor and it had 7 previous owners. I can't see it on PH now.

Thats cos its sold. Looked rough anyway

[J2LTB]

My tip - buy the first one you see. I did and a week later discovered chassis floor cracks ! That really upset me but luckily BMW repaired for free under warranty even though the car had done 107k .
Seriously though before you buy CHECK THE FLOOR above the rear subframe for cracks. A lot of cars have reached 10 years and are out of the 10 year goodwill period.
I was quoted £3200 to repair by BMW if nit under warranty.

Good luck finding one. You won't regret it :thumbs:

[thrashermax]

Bought mine from here, it's a special car so should be bought from a special place...:gayfight:

[cslsuperfan]

Bought mine from here, it's a special car so should be bought from a special place...

Bought my 2nd and 3rd Csl from the register......Tino's car was well received by other members.......plus if you're feeling detective you can search all related threads on the car......gives you a good overview of its history, track time etc.:)