I was wrong and I'm sorry

[PeteGray]

A few months ago I bought a 996 turbo. I've always liked the 996 and for me the turbo was the obvious choice. Mine has the benefit of a Tubi exhaust and race cats and a minor remap. It sounds really good and goes very fast.

Being in a smaller, more obviously looking 'sports' car has a childish appeal to me and the sheer thrust and overall quality of the Porsche started to make me think that maybe this was the car for me, the car above all others and the one to steal my heart. I was falling in love - or so I thought.

A few days ago I got the Bimmer back on the road....

We all know this but it's worth saying again - what an unbelievably good car the CSL is. WOW!

There's something magical about the way the CSL flows down a road; snorting, snarling and rasping away like a big sports bike. I don't claim to be a great driver and I must be about two continents and a bus ride away from realising it's full potential but, it makes me feel totally in control of a proper thoroughbred - and what a great feeling that is.

In equal measure I feel scared, exhilarated, alive and totally on top of it. After the last few drives I've been buzzing and thinking who can I call to rave at about how good it is, who's going to listen to me this time?

The Porsche is a very good car and to have both puts me in a very fortunate position; it really is a wonderful combination. The Porsche handles very well, much better than I thought it would from reading the general view about it being a cruiser. The steering in particular is excellent and I had thought the damping was about perfect too until earlier this week.

So the CSL wins and it turns out the Porsche remains a tasty piece on the side.

Postscript: The 911 is manual. I prefer the SMG. It suits the CSL perfectly.

[Bounce]

Thanks for sharing,I think most of us know this,that's why we've had them so long,for the money there's nothing to match it :thumbs:

[mattCSLnut]

THANX for sharing your personal experience :beer: Sounds like you have the "Dream" garage :thumbs:

[shimmy]

hmmmmm, timely as i was going to sell my CSL today. might just hold onto it a bit longer

[cslsuperfan]

hmmmmm, timely as i was going to sell my CSL today. might just hold onto it a bit longer


WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who to, why, what for!!!!!

[shimmy]

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who to, why, what for!!!!!

can just see your brain ticking about the Volks :beer:

[cslsuperfan]

can just see your brain ticking about the Volks :beer:


Shim,

Tried Co-ordsport and a few others for the G2's.

Discontinued Line!!

Latest Ray alloy designs are shite!

[Trawler]

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who to, why, what for!!!!!

A collector, an offer that could not be refused, £85k

[Yanto]

hmmmmm, timely as i was going to sell my CSL today. might just hold onto it a bit longer

Bollox. Attention seeker.

[Trawler]

Bollox. Attention seeker.

Or making excuses for Silly in that he has to take it easy for the new owner. :hahaha:

[shimmy]

Bollox. Attention seeker.

Or making excuses for Silly in that he has to take it easy for the new owner. :hahaha:

both correct:whistle:

[Bounce]

both correct:whistle::hahaha:

[MisterCorn]

I have both and love driving both. My turbo is running 650+hp (60-100mph in 3.1s in 3rd). The acceleration is other worldly compared to the CSL, but everything else about the driving experience in the CSL is better, much better. Because it is so much slower it is easier to exploit on the road too, the 911 feels way too capable even when pushing hard. The CSL feels like you are really trying even when you are not. The CSL has great throttle response and steering feel, the 911 has yoh anticipating the boost before it kicks you hard in the back. If I had to sell one..... I would probably toss a coin. Both great, but in different ways. As it is I plan to keep both at the moment, if I have to sell a fun car (which I will if I want to buy something else) It will probably be the NSX. Very capable, but neither fast nor raw enough for my liking.

MC

[toenheel]

These cars get under your skin in a way I've not experienced before and that's after owning some fantastic cars. I keep looking at the likes of gt3 997.1 for around £80k.. At twice the price I know I wouldnt have twice the car. Not as in your face as a gt3 but it's a car for those that know and those that don't know are missing out massively!! Csl is surprisingly quick as well after running with Ian's rs who owned my csl previously there's nothing in it which shocked us both..

[glendog74]

Bollox. Attention seeker.

+1 :birdman:

[outnumbered]

I went for a drive yesterday over the Berkshire Downs - first time I've taken the car out for fun in ages. And it was bloody good fun, despite light rain, a bit of bank holiday traffic and the odd tractor. The combination of agility, performance, noise is just spot on, and the car's small enough that you can overtake in places that you'd never get a supercar past...

Must do it again soon on a sunny day :thumbs:

[Roland]

hmmmmm, timely as i was going to sell my CSL today. might just hold onto it a bit longer

:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha::hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

[Neil M]

A few months ago I bought a 996 turbo. I've always liked the 996 and for me the turbo was the obvious choice. Mine has the benefit of a Tubi exhaust and race cats and a minor remap. It sounds really good and goes very fast.

Being in a smaller, more obviously looking 'sports' car has a childish appeal to me and the sheer thrust and overall quality of the Porsche started to make me think that maybe this was the car for me, the car above all others and the one to steal my heart. I was falling in love - or so I thought.

A few days ago I got the Bimmer back on the road....

We all know this but it's worth saying again - what an unbelievably good car the CSL is. WOW!

There's something magical about the way the CSL flows down a road; snorting, snarling and rasping away like a big sports bike. I don't claim to be a great driver and I must be about two continents and a bus ride away from realising it's full potential but, it makes me feel totally in control of a proper thoroughbred - and what a great feeling that is.

In equal measure I feel scared, exhilarated, alive and totally on top of it. After the last few drives I've been buzzing and thinking who can I call to rave at about how good it is, who's going to listen to me this time?

The Porsche is a very good car and to have both puts me in a very fortunate position; it really is a wonderful combination. The Porsche handles very well, much better than I thought it would from reading the general view about it being a cruiser. The steering in particular is excellent and I had thought the damping was about perfect too until earlier this week.

So the CSL wins and it turns out the Porsche remains a tasty piece on the side.

Postscript: The 911 is manual. I prefer the SMG. It suits the CSL perfectly.

Great analogy, the difference between Love and Infatuation! :hahaha:

[thegingerninja]

Interesting to read. I've been on the lookout for a 996T for a while to add to the CSL. Having watched the prices for the last 12 months - I've missed the bottom of the value curve. 996T values are only going one way and they will definitely be an investment you can enjoy.

You have my perfect garage choice!

[khooni]

These cars get under your skin in a way I've not experienced before and that's after owning some fantastic cars. I keep looking at the likes of gt3 997.1 for around £80k.. At twice the price I know I wouldnt have twice the car. Not as in your face as a gt3 but it's a car for those that know and those that don't know are missing out massively!! Csl is surprisingly quick as well after running with Ian's rs who owned my csl previously there's nothing in it which shocked us both..


Gt3s aren't twice the car but they are more challenging to drive well.

A standard CSL needs better brakes, a Gt3 comes battle ready.. But gt3 values have climbed massively, now's the time to invest in a mint CSL:smokin:

[toenheel]

Gt3s aren't twice the car but they are more challenging to drive well.

A standard CSL needs better brakes, a Gt3 comes battle ready.. But gt3 values have climbed massively, now's the time to invest in a mint CSL:smokin:

I've driven my mates Rs and although I would agree they are more challenging this is only if you are driving the car on the limit and chasing milliseconds on track. On the road I found his car to be easy to drive, gives you bags of confidence.

[LHutchin]

A standard CSL needs better brakes, a Gt3 comes battle ready.. But gt3 values have climbed massively, now's the time to invest in a mint CSL:smokin:

If only you can find one :bigcry: