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mattCSLnut
03-09-2015, 12:23 AM
After six fantastic years of ownership and 24,000 incredible miles on some of Europe's finest roads, the time has come (after much deliberation) to find a new custodial for my beloved Cecil. This has not been an easy decision however due to a comical lack of use (1600 miles in the past three years, since the 10th Anniversary Munich Euro trip) and the ever decreasing availability of spare time, I feel the time has come to find a new home for DU53 VAY as it's a terrible waste of an incredibly talented Road/Track car, now sitting in my garage pretending to be a "Garage Queen" and no longer being used properly as 'M' division Gods intended.

I've owned it since 2009 and I've been a CSLR member since that time. DU53 VAY is a well know car on CSLR as the 3 previous owners to me were also CSLR members. During my 6 years of ownership it's always been my other car, the weekend toy and it has always been kept in a well ventilated, dry garage overnight, in bad weather and when not being used, especially during the long winter months, when it hibernates until the following spring. This kind of regime has paid off and preserved this car very well with all the rubber window seals, rubber hoses, electrical wiring, paint work, carbon roof, etc. not having been exposed to the outside elements, bad weather and contrasting temperatures. As a result it still retaining a soft & supple feel to it all, that of a much younger car. There are no signs of rust, neither on the body or the chassis. No fluid leaks from any of the main mechanical components and everything is bone dry.

Ideally I'm looking for a like minded CSL enthusiast who will appreciate the exceptional condition & impeccable service history of my CSL, above everything else. Someone who will continue to cherish this wonderful car in the way it's been accustom to in the past 6 + years and enjoy driving it more than I'm currently able to, due to before mentioned time restraints.


So, onto my CSL:

2003 BMW M3 CSL (UK car No.: 20 out of 422)


- Build date: 15-07-2003, UK registered: 01-09-2003

- Full BMW Service History (Main dealer only) all correctly stamped in the SH book with accompanied invoices dating back to 2006

- 6 previous owners ( first 2 were speculative car dealers swapping ownership for profit in the very first 41 days between them)

- Current odometer reading @ 92,450 miles

- Fresh MOT valid until 21-08-2016 (no advisories) All previous MOT certificates enclosed in the history file.

- All 3 original keys (2X remotes + 1X valet)

- Original CSL Alcantara folder along with the owners manual, service history booklet, CSL supplement booklet, etc.

- Original UK 422 Limited Edition specific I.D. placket in the car

- HPI clear (certificate in the file) without any outstanding finance, insurance accident claims, etc.,

- Matching set of nearly new OEM Michelin Pilot Sport "CUP" tyres, all DOT 2012 with a minimum 4 mm of remaining tread

- 155 MPH limiter de activated making this one of a few de-restricted CSLs.


Factory options:

- A/C Climate Control (recently re-gassed along with both new auxiliary belts)

- BMW Business CD / Radio / AUX

- Green tint "lightweight" windscreen

- 19" CSL "CUP" BBS alloy wheels (8.5J fronts & 9J rears)


BMW recalls, updates & repairs:

- Complete replacement of the infamous rear sub-frame boot floor due to a small 20 mm crack found by our "CSL Guru" Gareth during an Inspection 1 @ Elms BMW Cambridge. All the structural work was carried out at Elms BMW Stansted and completed to a very high standard on: 01-10-2012 @ 87039 miles.
It's fully warranted & certified with all necessary paperwork enclosed in my extensive service history file.

- Interior auto dimming rear view mirror was professionally repaired by "Radar-Mirror.com" in the USA on: 28-03-2013 @ 87143 miles

- Passenger Air bag re-call carried out under the BMW Vehicle Safety Recall @ Elms BMW Cambridge on: 21-03-2015 @ 90713 miles

- Latest SMG update along with fresh gearbox oil refill carried out by our "CSL Guru" Gareth @ Bartlett Automotive BMW Specialist on: 15-04-2015 @ 90963 miles


Aftermarket upgrades:

- "POWERFLEX" front & rear anti roll bar bushes

- "POWERFLEX" (Black Series) RTAB (rear trailing arm bushes)

- "Performance Friction" 'Z' rated Carbon ceramic front & rear brake pads (new set fitted recently)

- "Goodridge" stainless steel front & rear brake lines

- Genuine BMW E92 M3 (LED) rear number plate lights

- OSRAM "Night Breaker" PLUS headlight bulbs

- "Rainbow" front door speakers / tweeters

- "INFINITY" cross overs

- "JBL" rear deck speakers

- iPhone AUX lead direct link to the BMW Business CD Stereo


Detailed BMW Service History:

- P.D.I. check 20-08-03 @ Godfrey Hall Ltd. BMW 0 miles

- Running In service 13-10-03 @ Westerly Yeovil BMW @ 1889 miles

- Oil service 10-05-04 @ Westerly Yeovil BMW @ 12735 miles

- Inspection 1 service 08-08-05 @ Westerly Yeovil BMW @ 24945 miles

- Oil service 03-04-06 @ Westerly Yeovil BMW @ 37419 miles

- Inspection 1 service 05-03-07 @ Crossflags BMW @ 42617 miles

- Oil service 29-08-07 @ Crossflags BMW @ 56154 miles

- Inspection 2 service 11-05-09 @ Park Lane BMW @ 66090 miles

- Oil service 26-07-10 @ Murketts Ltd. BMW @ 76825 miles

- Inspection 1 service 12-07-12 @ Elms BMW @ 86659 miles

- Oil service 21-07-14 @ Elms BMW @ 90418 miles


I'm a strong believer in preventative maintenance and aim to fix anything that may need doing sooner rather then wait for it to brake, money no object. Sometimes I'll change parts for the sake of fitting New to replace slightly old, for peace of my own mind. In addition to the BMW scheduled servicing (which I've always done according to time, not mileage) I've had a number of Interim oil & filter changes, always using the recommended Castrol EDGE TWS Motor-sport SEA 10W-60 approved oil & genuine OEM oil filters.
At 84,000 miles I asked our "CSL Guru" Gareth to perform a compression & a leak down test to check the inner health of my engine. The results came back all positive and within BMW guide lines. Paperwork for this as well as all the other none scheduled repairs is all enclosed in the extensive maintenance / service history A4 arch lever file.
Suffice to say my CSL is mechanically fit and while this may not be necessary I will be happy for our "CSL Guru" Gareth to perform a full pre sale AUC inspection (at the buyers expense) should you feel the need.
It's also worth noting that Gareth has carried out all the major servicing (and some minor maintenance) on my car since I purchased it back in 2009 so he knows DU-VAY very well, inside & out. It's one of the main reasons why it's in such superb condition.

BMW (Mondial) Approved Warranty

My CSL has had the extended BMW approved warranty for all but the last few years. I have 14 (A4) pages chronologically listing all the warranty work my car has ever had throughout out its existence. I've highlighted the big ticket items below.
Please note: this very same warranty can be reactivated at any time ( at additional cost to the new owner ) should it be desired.
In my 6 + years of ownership I've only had 3 claims listed below:

- New fuel pump (and new fuel filter at my request) on: 27-11-2010 @ 81991 miles

- New "M" differential + revised diff oil with booster on: 19-11-2010 @ 81944 miles

- Replacement Alternator unit on: 22-01-2010 @ 69656 miles


Prior to my ownership there were a few note worth warranty claims and these are as follow:


- Intake Air temp. sensor on: 09-12-2008 @ 63685 miles

- Complete full VANOS system replaced on: 25-06-2008 @ 59880 miles

- Front suspension lower wishbones & bushes on: 25-06-2008 @ 59880 miles

- Replacement driver seat on: 14-12-2007 @ 58237 miles

- Complete clutch kit & duel mass flywheel replaced on: 04-10-2007 @ 58237 miles

- Rear coil springs X2 replaced on: 25-06-2007 @ 53357 miles

- Rear control arms X2 replaced on: 25-06-2007 @ 53357 miles

- Front wheel bearings X2 replaced on: 30-08-2006 @ 38715 miles

- Replacement Alcantara steering wheel on: 30-08-2006 @ 38715 miles

- Lambda sensor replaced on: 30-08-2006 @ 38715 miles

- Rear coil springs X2 replaced on: 25-08-2006 @ 38157 miles

- Main battery replaced on: 14-08-2006 @ 38156 miles

- Main battery replaced on: 22-09-2005 @ 32202 miles

- Replacement Alternator unit on: 22-09-2005 @ 32202 miles

- SMG Salmon Relay 22-07-2004 @ 16675 miles



Most recent expenditures:

At the beginning of March last year (after another winter of hibernation) I decided to treat my Cecil to a few bit & pieces. What started as a few simple jobs soon escalated into a mini restoration. £4000 later, I've ended up with an exceptional condition CSL, which belays its age and mileage in equal measures.


Below is a list of the main highlights.

- New BOSCH S3 (70Ah) battery with 3 Year Warranty


- New OEM (ATE) front CSL brake discs X2


- New "Performance Friction" Z rated Carbon metallic front & rear brake pads + fresh ATE Blue Race brake fluid


- Fresh BMW approved MTF LT2 gearbox oil + latest SMG update.


- Fresh G48 antifreeze / coolant.


- New GENUINE OEM rear shock absorbers X2 (SACHS) + new associated lower mounting bolts.


- New Heavy Duty (MEYLE) rear shock top mounts X2 + New bump stops


- New OEM antiroll bar drop links (Lemforder) , 2X rear + 1X driver front


- Extensive front end paint work re-spray to eliminate stone chips and scabs, including the inside of the front wings, front bumper, whole bonnet & lower side sills.


- Original MK1 front carbon flippers refurbished by CSLR's "Mark CSL" .


- New GENUINE BMW front kidney grills X2 along with brand new headlight lenses X2


- New GENUINE BMW CSL specific Alcantara hand brake lever


- Refurbished GENUINE BMW rear centre console


- Numerous GENUINE BMW chassis under trays, brackets,nuts, bolts, clips, etc.


INTERIOR:

As to be expected from a vehicle that's used sparingly (purely for pleasure and fun) it is in excellent over all condition, it has not been smoked in (it doesn't even have a cigaret lighter) and it's free from unpleasant odours. The rare and collectable UK CSL Limited production placket is included and firmly attached to the Carbon Fibre centre console.
The Alcantara has no rips, tears,marks or otherwise including the drive seat. The steering wheel & the driver seat were both changed under warranty few years ago, approximately 50K miles ago and have always been kept clean using "RACE-GLAZE" Alcantara cleaner. The rear centre console was recently replaced with a Genuine BMW spare one I've had professionally restored. The headlining is perfect without any rips or stains. Drive side CSL specific trim plate has been replaced with a GENUINE BMW item a couple of years ago, while the passenger side is the original one with a few age related marks. There are a number of other new items of trim, clips, etc that have been fitted over the years.
The carpets are immaculate as they have always had GENUINE BMW floor matts over them . Everything is regularly cleaned & hoovered.
All the electrical item work 100% and there are no known faults to report. As previously mentioned the passenger air bag has already been replaced under BMW re-call.
All original BMW toll kit, including the locking wheel nut key, emergency folding triangle, tyre inflator kit and a replacement First Aid kit are all there, present & correct.
In summery, it's a very tidy interior however it is not new and has a few tiny age / use related marks here & there as to be expected, none of which are detrimental to the overall great condition.


EXTERIOR & CHASSIS:

As previously mentioned, my CSL has always been garaged and doesn't get exposed to winter weather, the overall condition of all body panels, as well the chassis along with all the rubber seals, is exceptional. I've Clay bared the paint work a few times, it's always kept clean using AUTOGLYM products and I keep a fleece lined indoor dust cover over it. That said, it isn't a Museum piece and will have a few signs of use as to be expected of any used car. There are no trolly dings in any of the outer panels and no signs of corrosion or rust.

The whole front end of the car along with lower side sills has recently been fully repainted to eliminate stone chips I've collected over the past 6 years. This wasn't just a cheap blow over but a pain staking process which involved having the front bumper and wings removed to get them pained properly inside, along all the edges and outside.
In addition to that, I have also replaced all the front facing items such as headlight covers & the front bonnet kidney grills.
The original 2003 MK1 front bumper carbon flipper have also been refurbished back to "As New" condition.
The carbon roof panel is in excellent condition and isn't suffering from any lacquer peel. Back in 2010 I had a brand New rear bumper fitted by Murketts BMW.

The rear sub frame chassis has been completely replaced under BMW Warranty and subsequently filled with structural foam by Elms BMW Stansted back in 2012 to a high standard which was further refined by our Gareth at Elms BMW Cambridge. In addition to that I have replaced majority of brackets, clips, nuts & bolts associated with the new boot floor and the rest of the chassis.

The CSL "CUP" alloy wheels have been refurbished over the past few years (once in my ownership) and remain very presentable to this day.


This CSL is now SOLD

Please note, this is not a forced or desperate sale and the car is priced according to its superb condition & excellent service history, which are the two most important factors when looking for a good car like the mighty CSL.

If you're looking for a cheap & rugged CSL or judge your cars pedigree purely based on low mileage then my CSL is most likely not for you. If however you are looking for an exceptional example of BMW's "M" division greatest hit, that has been cherished and maintained by people who can afford the correct upkeep without cutting corners, then please get in touch by either posting a message in this thread or p.m. me directly.

Thank you for taking your time to read this far.

mattCSLnut
03-09-2015, 12:40 AM
Front end pix.

mattCSLnut
03-09-2015, 12:46 AM
Rear end pix :smt055

mattCSLnut
03-09-2015, 01:10 AM
Service History file, etc. :smokin:

CSLScot
03-09-2015, 01:23 AM
Can't think I've seen a more thorough & detailed ad than this. GLWS & hope you don't regret it.

82CSL
03-09-2015, 09:03 AM
Fantastic Ad, she looks amazing. Hope you find an equally meticulous and caring owner for her to move onto. GLWTS

Yanto
03-09-2015, 09:07 AM
Sorry to see but glws sale mate. Great ad, stunning car.:thumbs:

Good car for someone that !

LeinsCSL
03-09-2015, 10:46 AM
Great ad Matt, and best of luck with the sale :thumbs:

HFLagos
03-09-2015, 12:29 PM
Good luck with sale, such a classy ad which offers so much reassurance.

billyboysm3
03-09-2015, 01:31 PM
Matt popped to my work a couple of weeks ago. Car is mint and can be bought over the phone. This is a top example and looks like a car thats never been driven.

GregorJP
03-09-2015, 01:36 PM
Must. Not. Look. At. Buying. Another. Cesil.

Rick H
03-09-2015, 01:56 PM
Must. Not. Look. At. Buying. Another. Cesil.

Do it . . . Do it . . . DOOOOOO IIIITTTTT ! ! ! !! !


Lovely car and great ad - GLWS.

Neil M
03-09-2015, 02:22 PM
That explains the meticulous refurbishing that's been going on in recent weeks.

GLWS Matt, 'DU__VAY' will always be associated with you! :thumbs:

Bounce
03-09-2015, 02:27 PM
Good luck with the sale mate,bit on the cheap side,good buy for someone.;)

nw99
03-09-2015, 06:43 PM
Cracking Ad good luck with the sale

flatout
03-09-2015, 06:46 PM
Wow, can't believe you're finally selling her. Always thought you were bluffing.. :banana:...
Car looks stunning and will make a great purchase for someone..

mattCSLnut
03-09-2015, 07:44 PM
Many thanks for your generous comments guys :smt055 It's much appreciated :beer:
Here's the next instalment of pix :smokin: The Engine from above & below, with the under tray removed.

mattCSLnut
03-09-2015, 08:05 PM
Official BMW rear sub frame, boot floor repaired :

mattCSLnut
03-09-2015, 08:16 PM
Under my Cecil, including pix of Supersprint Race light weight stainless steel back box :smokin: :

CraigMillwardCroft
03-09-2015, 08:50 PM
Great ad/read GLWS :thumbs:

Trawler
03-09-2015, 09:08 PM
Matt,

Sorry to see you selling, but hope the sale goes smoothly. Don't forget to pop on here now & again.

If you start to get withdrawal symptons my offer for you to detail my car over the winter still stands. :hahaha: failing that I will drive past your window. :whistle:

VW Sportline
03-09-2015, 11:10 PM
Great looking car Matt and a good price ,why are you selling have you seen something that's taken your fancy.

Brendanmck
04-09-2015, 12:02 AM
Seeing a csl in that condition reminds me just how class these cars are. Good luck with the sale.

cslsuperfan
04-09-2015, 12:10 AM
:bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:

Matt

The Advert is Awesome

"NJ!!!!!" This is how a csl is promoted.

Gutted you're selling bud.

DUVAY has become a bit of an Ensign for this bally forum.

If I could swing it with the missus it would definitely be Wales bound.

If you do have an evangelical moment and decide to keep her........no one will blame you, it's a hell of a car.

mattCSLnut
04-09-2015, 12:36 AM
:bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:

Matt

The Advert is Awesome

"NJ!!!!!" This is how a csl is promoted.

Gutted you're selling bud.

DUVAY has become a bit of an Ensign for this bally forum.

If I could swing it with the missus it would definitely be Wales bound.

If you do have an evangelical moment and decide to keep her........no one will blame you, it's a hell of a car.

Cheers Ben :thumbs: you're not called "cslsuperfan" for nothing :supz:
I'd be honoured if you bought mine to make it your 4th CSL mate :thumbs:
BTW, isn't it about time your lad got himself his own Cecil ? :whistle: instead of borrowing yours all the time ? ;)

mattCSLnut
04-09-2015, 07:22 PM
Inside the boot:

cslgirl
04-09-2015, 08:04 PM
Good luck with the sale Matt. :beer:

s.mac
04-09-2015, 10:01 PM
Bloody hell Matt, after all that work. this will sell no problem :smokin:

Can you do my advert when it's time to sell :thumbs:

I often think about parting but just can't do it :bigcry:

mattCSLnut
04-09-2015, 10:18 PM
Bloody hell Matt, after all that work. this will sell no problem :smokin:

Can you do my advert when it's time to sell :thumbs:

I often think about parting but just can't do it :bigcry:

Thanks mate :thumbs: All I need now is just one Switched On CSL fanatic :smokin:

mattCSLnut
04-09-2015, 10:18 PM
Good luck with the sale Matt. :beer:
Thank you Lisa :smt055

Cosworth50
04-09-2015, 10:45 PM
Nice to see such a well cared for example.

Good luck with the sale

Jon8710
05-09-2015, 09:59 AM
Hello mate shame to see you go pal,
Good luck with the sale have you got another
Toy in mind ??
You never got to see my APs !

CraigMillwardCroft
05-09-2015, 11:32 AM
Where did you get the oil can holder looks a great place to keep it, mine just rolls around the boot :bigcry:

mattCSLnut
05-09-2015, 11:50 PM
Finally, the interior pix:

mattCSLnut
06-09-2015, 12:02 AM
Interior close ups :smokin:

mattCSLnut
06-09-2015, 12:42 AM
Exterior close ups :smt055

mattCSLnut
06-09-2015, 04:52 PM
Hello mate shame to see you go pal,
Good luck with the sale have you got another Toy in mind ??

THANX mate but I'm not going anywhere ;) it's only Cecil that's up for sale provisionally.
No other toys in mind mate. Cecil is the ultimate toy IMHO :smt055


You never got to see my APs !

No I haven't, but I knew you'd brake (pun intended) the "OEM Forever" mantra ;) eventually :beer:
I bet you :smt055 them.

mattCSLnut
06-09-2015, 05:06 PM
Where did you get the oil can holder looks a great place to keep it, mine just rolls around the boot :bigcry:

I got it FOC Craig :thumbs: when I bought Castrol EDGE 10W-60 in bulk, some years ago.
It's super handy and sticks to the boot carpet like glue ;) thanks to the large Velcro strips at the back of it.

MisterCorn
06-09-2015, 05:12 PM
Great to see somebody putting their photography skills forward for an advert. Can't beat a big sensor and fast lens. GLWS. Lovely car.

MC

J2LTB
09-09-2015, 12:44 AM
Great advert for a car which really does look exceptional. GLWS:thumbs:

glendog74
09-09-2015, 12:17 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:


Seriously though, cracking car, awesome advert and GLWS mate. Won't be the same here without you in a CSL though... :smt022

P.S. I've done even less miles than you since München...! :bigcry:

LeinsCSL
09-09-2015, 01:32 PM
P.S. I've done even less miles than you since München...! :bigcry:

Was just thinking the same myself, probably < 800 miles

mattCSLnut
09-09-2015, 11:13 PM
Was just thinking the same myself, probably < 800 miles

:bigcry: :banghead: :bigcry: I'm guessing half of that was spent on the recent round trip to the UK mainland & back ?

mattCSLnut
09-09-2015, 11:20 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:


Seriously though, cracking car, awesome advert and GLWS mate. Won't be the same here without you in a CSL though... :smt022

Cheers Roberto :beer: what if I get a CS no L as my daily ? then go on for months about how it's not remotely like the CSL ;)


P.S. I've done even less miles than you since München...! :bigcry:
I'd keep that quite if I were U mate ;)

mattCSLnut
09-09-2015, 11:30 PM
Great to see somebody putting their photography skills forward for an advert. Can't beat a big sensor and fast lens. GLWS. Lovely car.

MC

Much appreciated Mr. C :beer:
FYI: full frame (36mm X 24mm) CMOS sensor with 22 active megapixels and a 50mm f1.4 L series lens :smokin:

mattCSLnut
09-09-2015, 11:44 PM
Great advert for a car which really does look exceptional. GLWS:thumbs:

Thank you Mark :smt023

Trawler
09-09-2015, 11:49 PM
Was just thinking the same myself, probably < 800 miles

Disgraceful. By next Sunday evening I will have done just under 700 in 3 days, all in the UK.

LeinsCSL
09-09-2015, 11:56 PM
:bigcry: :banghead: :bigcry: I'm guessing half of that was spent on the recent round trip to the UK mainland & back ?

Exactly, and all under 4500RPM on the way back :banghead: Worst thing is I've put the damn thing away for the winter now again already

Actually, I think you should keep it Matt, and we all do a 13th Anniversary tour to Munich next year. I presume 13 isn't unlucky over there


Disgraceful. By next Sunday evening I will have done just under 700 in 3 days, all in the UK.

The mileage on the GP is creeping up though

alexk
10-09-2015, 12:23 PM
Before the Munich trip I was doing very few kilometers for the past 2 years.
After the trip I realized that I really need to enjoy the car and I drive it with every chance that I have.
I did my 100.000th km in the odometer while driving flat out in Monza.
What a great way to celebrate an M3 CSL !
I think that life is too short to not enjoy a CSL and try to keep the mileage down.

I am sure that Matt sooner or later will regret his decision.
Especially when all new cars won't accelerate more than the speed limit at any given place, they will be very quiet and boring etc.

Trawler
10-09-2015, 02:49 PM
The mileage on the GP is creeping up though

how are you finding the GP? Wife loves it & did a day at car limits the other week. Spun it the first time on the high speed bend & there after kept it all together.

Trawler
10-09-2015, 02:52 PM
Before the Munich trip I was doing very few kilometers for the past 2 years.
After the trip I realized that I really need to enjoy the car and I drive it with every chance that I have.
I did my 100.000th km in the odometer while driving flat out in Monza.
What a great way to celebrate an M3 CSL !
I think that life is too short to not enjoy a CSL and try to keep the mileage down.

I am sure that Matt sooner or later will regret his decision.
Especially when all new cars won't accelerate more than the speed limit at any given place, they will be very quiet and boring etc.

Couldn't agree more. Mine is coming up to 60k miles, over 40 by me.

LeinsCSL
10-09-2015, 03:48 PM
how are you finding the GP? Wife loves it & did a day at car limits the other week. Spun it the first time on the high speed bend & there after kept it all together.

Absolutely love it, proper little hooligan of a car! :hahaha: Have it on SuperSports now, and all new bushings, brakes, clutch, etc. so it feels pretty sorted. Still can't get over how much speed these things can carry. Cheap road tax here too (€500pa, as opposed to CSL's €1800), so it'll be my car for the winter. It drinks more than the CSL too :drinkers:

You're on a GP2? Do you notice a big difference from the GP1?


EDIT: Oops, sorry Matt, just realised this is your for sale ad. New thread here for instead: http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?p=188613#post188613

cslsuperfan
10-09-2015, 05:02 PM
Before the Munich trip I was doing very few kilometers for the past 2 years.
After the trip I realized that I really need to enjoy the car and I drive it with every chance that I have.
I did my 100.000th km in the odometer while driving flat out in Monza.
What a great way to celebrate an M3 CSL !
I think that life is too short to not enjoy a CSL and try to keep the mileage down.



Totally agree Alex.

It took me a few years to shake off the "mileage syndrome" and now I couldn't care less. I'll never be able to buy another the way prices are escalating.

Matt's car is a superb example which is heading for 90K miles plus.

The mileage vs price ratio of the historical csl market is disappearing rapidly.

Its about time.

mattCSLnut
11-09-2015, 12:07 AM
Before the Munich trip I was doing very few kilometers for the past 2 years.
After the trip I realized that I really need to enjoy the car and I drive it with every chance that I have.
I did my 100.000th km in the odometer while driving flat out in Monza.
What a great way to celebrate an M3 CSL !
I think that life is too short to not enjoy a CSL and try to keep the mileage down.



While I wasn't ;) remember that Swiss mountain pass trip I did few years ago ;) 3500 miles in three weeks hooning up & down Swiss mountain sides, around Italian lakes, etc. :supz: going through the 80,000 mile barrier while doing that :smokin: (pix below)
BTW over 23,000 miles in 6 years in my weekend car isn't bad going, considering I have other cars at my disposal.

mattCSLnut
15-09-2015, 12:40 AM
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/csl/bmw-e46-m3-csl-silver-grey--2003/4701536

Andyb
15-09-2015, 09:46 AM
Hi what a great looking car, where in the country are you if I wanted to view it.

Cheers

Andy

mattCSLnut
15-09-2015, 11:02 AM
Hi what a great looking car, where in the country are you if I wanted to view it.

Cheers

Andy

Thanks Andy.
As it states next to my Aviator on the left ;) I'm in Cambridge. Where abouts are U ?

cslsuperfan
15-09-2015, 07:53 PM
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/csl/bmw-e46-m3-csl-silver-grey--2003/4701536


Matt

Good move getting DUVAY on PH

The register has a tiny viewing footprint in comparison

Just the inevitable sifting out of tyrekickers looking to trade in their Scooby ;)

mattCSLnut
15-09-2015, 08:47 PM
Matt

Good move getting DUVAY on PH

The register has a tiny viewing footprint in comparison

Just the inevitable sifting out of tyrekickers looking to trade in their Scooby ;)

THANX mate :beer:
It'll take one determined tyre kicker to go through the vetting process & challenges I've placed in that Ad ;)

PeteGray
16-09-2015, 10:35 AM
The advert does imply that you don't really want to sell up

Rick H
16-09-2015, 11:00 AM
Hi what a great looking car, where in the country are you if I wanted to view it.

Cheers

Andy

Do you have any other interesting cars Andy?

cslsuperfan
16-09-2015, 03:49 PM
The advert does imply that you don't really want to sell up


Matt

Do I sniff a sales wobble?

Rchamps81
16-09-2015, 05:30 PM
Quick point, most of the CSLs on PH are dula listed under BMW-CSL and BMW-E46 M3 (00-06). I think yours is only listed under CSL so you might not get so many views. Unlesss this is all part of the below masterplan! :wink:

mattCSLnut
16-09-2015, 06:12 PM
Quick point, most of the CSLs on PH are dula listed under BMW-CSL and BMW-E46 M3 (00-06). I think yours is only listed under CSL so you might not get so many views. Unlesss this is all part of the below masterplan! :wink:

Part of the Masterplan ;) but it's not the only E46 CSL there :smokin:

mattCSLnut
16-09-2015, 06:49 PM
Matt

Do I sniff a sales wobble?

Your senses are off Ben ;) it's not a wobble.

cslsuperfan
16-09-2015, 08:40 PM
Your senses are off Ben ;) it's not a wobble.

Matt

Shame PH won't let you cut & paste the forum ad.

Nico
16-09-2015, 09:05 PM
Any Serious Interest yet Matt?

Don't get me wrong, I think it's worth every penny, but this'll break new ground in values for higher mileage CSLs, regardless of the "rights and wrongs" of the perceieved values in relation to mileage mantra...

Must get round to revisiting my own agreed value....

All the best with the sale anyway :)

mattCSLnut
16-09-2015, 09:37 PM
Any Serious Interest yet Matt?

Don't get me wrong, I think it's worth every penny, but this'll break new ground in values for higher mileage CSLs, regardless of the "rights and wrongs" of the perceieved values in relation to mileage mantra...

Must get round to revisiting my own agreed value....

All the best with the sale anyway :)

Yes, a few Nico :thumbs: even one of the previous owners wants it back :smokin:
Excellent condition & provenance is all that matters with a Modern Classics like the E46 CSL :smokin: not that 91k is particularly high mileage for a 12 year old Masterpiece :smt055
My Cecil belays its age & mileage in equal measures :smt055 Not many like this available, regardless of odometer reading. :smokin:

mattCSLnut
16-09-2015, 09:41 PM
Matt

Shame PH won't let you cut & paste the forum ad.

It sure is mate :banghead: especially as I'm paying for the Ad, but fear not as I have an interesting party (thanks to that PH Ad) who's viewing DU VAY on Sunday :whistle:

shimmy
16-09-2015, 10:09 PM
Matt

Good luck with the sale, great car, great advert and great price :thumbs:

My speed-dial to CCI is already primed so please tell me if she goes :whistle:


alexK - I agree, mine now gets very little use which after 9 years is a bit of a shock and you have to drive it to enjoy it.

Yanto
16-09-2015, 11:20 PM
It sure is mate :banghead: especially as I'm paying for the Ad, but fear not as I have an interesting party (thanks to that PH Ad) who's viewing DU VAY on Sunday :whistle:

Take it to PH SS with FS sign in window mate.

mattCSLnut
16-09-2015, 11:28 PM
Take it to PH SS with FS sign in window mate.

That's not really my style mate ;) and I already have an interested party viewing it at the PH SS.:thumbs:
That said, I expect your full support, as per CSLR small print ;) :hahaha:

mattCSLnut
16-09-2015, 11:31 PM
Matt

Good luck with the sale, great car, great advert and great price :thumbs:

My speed-dial to CCI is already primed so please tell me if she goes :whistle:


THANX Shimmy :beer: much appreciated :smt055 and will do ;)

Yanto
16-09-2015, 11:33 PM
That's not really my style mate ;) and I already have an interested party viewing it at the PH SS.:thumbs:
That said, I expect your full support, as per CSLR small print ;) :hahaha:

I'll take mine with £39k FS in the window :hahaha:

mattCSLnut
16-09-2015, 11:47 PM
I'll take mine with £39k FS in the window :hahaha:

:hahaha: :smt082 :hahaha: so you have read the CSLR small print then ?

mattCSLnut
24-09-2015, 09:16 PM
DU VAY is now booked @ Bartlett this Saturday morning for a full AUC pre sale inspection for a potential buyer :)
This may be "The End" of CSL ownership for me :bigcry:

Yanto
24-09-2015, 10:19 PM
DU VAY is now booked @ Bartlett this Saturday morning for a full AUC pre sale inspection for a potential buyer :)
This may be "The End" of CSL ownership for me :bigcry:

From Sunday ?

mattCSLnut
24-09-2015, 11:14 PM
From Sunday ?
If you mean from last Sundays PH SS viewing @ Brands then Yes, one and the same :smt023

Yanto
25-09-2015, 08:11 AM
If you mean from last Sundays PH SS viewing @ Brands then Yes, one and the same :smt023

Nice one mate :thumbs:

Trawler
25-09-2015, 08:38 AM
If you mean from last Sundays PH SS viewing @ Brands then Yes, one and the same :smt023

Hope it all goes well, but sad to see you selling.

mattCSLnut
25-09-2015, 09:51 AM
Hope it all goes well, but sad to see you selling.
I know :( I hope it doesn't get too emotional for me on the day ;)

cslgirl
25-09-2015, 01:54 PM
Take some tissues.....:bigcry: :whistle:

Bounce
25-09-2015, 07:06 PM
Your going to be gutted mate;)Good luck with the sale :thumbs:

J2LTB
25-09-2015, 07:44 PM
I've not seen anybody ask yet Matt. What are your plans for a new motor ?

cslsuperfan
25-09-2015, 09:23 PM
DU VAY is now booked @ Bartlett this Saturday morning for a full AUC pre sale inspection for a potential buyer :)
This may be "The End" of CSL ownership for me :bigcry:


Fantastic news Matt

It's good as gone now.

Permission for bottom lip to quiver sir? :bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:

mattCSLnut
25-09-2015, 09:32 PM
Fantastic news Matt

It's good as gone now.

No yet mate but I should know for sure tomorrow after Barts AUC inspection, which the prospectus buyer is covering the cost of so commitment has been shown :smokin:

Permission for bottom lip to quiver sir? :bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:

Pull yourself together man :smt075 you'll get me going in the minute ;)

mattCSLnut
25-09-2015, 09:39 PM
I've not seen anybody ask yet Matt. What are your plans for a new motor ?

No plans for anything at the moment Mark as no spare time for Cecil :sad: let alone another toy :banghead:

Yanto
25-09-2015, 10:35 PM
Take some tissues.....:bigcry: :whistle:

There's no time for that......oh...I see what you mean :hahaha:

cslgirl
25-09-2015, 11:30 PM
There's no time for that......oh...I see what you mean :hahaha:

:hahaha:

Bounce
26-09-2015, 12:08 AM
There's no time for that......oh...I see what you mean :hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

Yanto
26-09-2015, 08:39 PM
What's the verdict ?

cslsuperfan
26-09-2015, 10:50 PM
What's the verdict ?


Matt

What news @ yonder window??

glendog74
27-09-2015, 12:49 AM
A sad day... :banghead:

mattCSLnut
27-09-2015, 11:49 AM
What's the verdict ?

Matt

What news @ yonder window??

THANX for your interest chaps :beer:
The good news is, after an extensive 2.5 hours of AUC pre sale inspection @ Bartlett Automotive my CSL has been pronounced fighting fit :supz: and was described as "MINT" by Damian himself who carried out the inspection with only a few minor items that need addressing, as listed below:

- Main car battery is getting old and is slightly under performing @ 75% and just under 12V on the discharge cycle.
While my CSL always starts on the button and I've had no tale tale signs of this, it is the Genuine BMW battery which is about 8 years old now so it has lasted well beyond it's recommended life span, mainly due to the storage nature of my car (always garaged) and the fact it's hooked up to a C-Tech battery conditioned every winter.
New BOSCH 70Ah battery has already been ordered :thumbs:

- The emergency tyre sealant gunk is out of date.
It looks like the original 2003 item, but aren't they all ;) I've not used the original emergency kit ever as I have a better solution... HOLTS tyreweld (already in the car) as it's a better product due to its water based solution which washes out easily before tyre repair so you don't get turned away from many tyre repairers due to the otherwise messy nature of the other solvent based puncture repair stuff, such as the BMW gunk.
Sorted :smt023

- Passenger side front door/window seal just starting to de-laminate.
A common E46 Coupe problem but inexpensive to resolve as these can be repaired (instead of replaced @ £250 per side) with contact adhesive.
A small job for today ;)

Believe it or not these were the only stand out issues which came up after the extensive inspection :thumbs: so don't just take my word for it when I say my CSL is in exceptional condition :smokin:

I must extend my THANX to Damian & Natalie for their utter professionalism (as always), totally unbiased approach to the inspection (which can sometimes be difficult to achieve amicably when you have an existing customer as well as potential new owner/customer right there on the day waiting) and for that personal touch which you just don't get at the main dealers. Thank You guys :smt055

I would highly recommend their AUC pre sale inspection to anyone who's seriously thinking of buying or selling their CSL as it offers not only great peace of mind for the potential new owner but reassurance for the existing owner they are selling their precious CSL in the best possible condition.

As for the potential new custodial I won't go into great detail but lets just say we are mid negotiations for now and next few days should be interesting :whistle:
I'll update this thread as soon as I know more.

mattCSLnut
27-09-2015, 12:22 PM
A sad day... :banghead:

It was actually a good day to receive an unbiased, professional validation regarding my Cecil ;) and it's not over yet Roberto :smt056

cslsuperfan
27-09-2015, 12:56 PM
Matt

The Bart's Seal Of Approval

Now't finer

Hope negotiations reach a mutually agreeable conclusion

If he/she wants the finest, it's gonna' cost :smokin::smokin:

Scott
08-10-2015, 01:19 PM
Wow, what a great advert. Has it found it's way to a new owner yet?

mattCSLnut
16-10-2015, 12:01 PM
Wow, what a great advert. Has it found it's way to a new owner yet?
THANX mate :smokin: and no, not just yet :whistle: : http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/csl/bmw-e46-m3-csl-silver-grey--2003/4701536

Now with added "Bartlett Automotive" seal of approval :thumbs:

shane@mbtech
16-10-2015, 12:43 PM
THANX mate :smokin: and no, not just yet :whistle: : http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/csl/bmw-e46-m3-csl-silver-grey--2003/4701536

Now with added "Bartlett Automotive" seal of approval :thumbs:

Can I ask why the guy didn't purchase after the inspection and approval at Bartletts Matt?

cslsuperfan
16-10-2015, 01:53 PM
Can I ask why the guy didn't purchase after the inspection and approval at Bartletts Matt?

Cheeky :gayfight:

mattCSLnut
16-10-2015, 06:01 PM
Can I ask why the guy didn't purchase after the inspection and approval at Bartletts Matt?

Yes, you can ask .... ;) :hahaha:

Rags
13-12-2015, 12:02 PM
Wow!
Never thought you would sell it!?
In hindsight, I should have kept the thing if I knew the appreciation curve!
Best of luck!

custom-d
14-12-2015, 06:21 PM
You have a Pm sir :thumbs:

mattCSLnut
15-12-2015, 12:45 PM
You have a Pm sir :thumbs:
Thanks Jamie :beer: Pmed you right back :thumbs:

m3888
16-12-2015, 07:41 PM
is it still for sale ?

mattCSLnut
18-12-2015, 12:28 AM
is it still for sale ?

Interesting first post there m3888 ;) whoever you are :whistle:

shimmy
18-12-2015, 01:14 AM
Interesting first post there m3888 ;) whoever you are :whistle:

dont think you answered the question matt :smokin:

cslsuperfan
18-12-2015, 09:40 PM
is it still for sale ?

Matt
Put him out of his misery ;)

mattCSLnut
18-12-2015, 10:26 PM
Matt
Put him out of his misery ;)

Where's the fun in that mate ;)

cslsuperfan
18-12-2015, 11:34 PM
Where's the fun in that mate ;)

Spring 2016 is the time to sell

Have a feeling there will be a buying bonanza

with evermore mindboggling values :smokin:

alexk
19-12-2015, 09:12 AM
Matt bring it to Spa :)
Priceless event :thumbs:

Trawler
19-12-2015, 12:32 PM
Spring 2016 is the time to sell

Have a feeling there will be a buying bonanza

with evermore mindboggling values :smokin:

Dan Norris predicting prices will shoot up in 2016

nw942
19-12-2015, 04:29 PM
What have they gone up by this year - 25%?

MisterCorn
19-12-2015, 06:08 PM
About that. I paid £30k in February for a car with full AP brake setup, decent history and 70k miles from Bartletts. I doubt you would get the same for under £40k now.

MC

Stumpy
19-12-2015, 06:11 PM
About that. I paid £30k in February for a car with full AP brake setup, decent history and 70k miles from Bartletts. I doubt you would get the same for under £40k now.

MC

Did well for that MC. Did you have to spend much on it when you bought it, can't recall?
You're right though, would be £40k+ now.

MisterCorn
19-12-2015, 06:26 PM
I didn't have to, but I bought a spare set of wheels, a spare set of cup tyres and a set of MPSS tyres. I have put new sill plates on it. It does need the CPV seal, a diff seal and an exhaust hanger sorting, which I will do when my E36 is off the ramp. There is also some damage to the centre of the rear seats caused by my Porsche kiddie seat rubbing on it, which I need to sort at some point. Otherwise it is spot on. :) Done about 1500 miles in it.

MC

mattCSLnut
19-12-2015, 09:06 PM
Chaps... with all due respect could you please start your own separate thread as this is still an active FOR SALE Ad ;) THANX


About that. I paid £30k in February for a car with full AP brake setup, decent history and 70k miles from Bartletts. I doubt you would get the same for under £40k now.

MC

Did well for that MC. Did you have to spend much on it when you bought it, can't recall?
You're right though, would be £40k+ now.

I didn't have to, but I bought a spare set of wheels, a spare set of cup tyres and a set of MPSS tyres. I have put new sill plates on it. It does need the CPV seal, a diff seal and an exhaust hanger sorting, which I will do when my E36 is off the ramp. There is also some damage to the centre of the rear seats caused by my Porsche kiddie seat rubbing on it, which I need to sort at some point. Otherwise it is spot on. :) Done about 1500 miles in it.

MC

Yanto
19-12-2015, 11:54 PM
Chaps... with all due respect could you please start your own separate thread as this is still an active FOR SALE Ad ;) THANX

Yup, keep saying it enough times and you'll convince yourself that you really do want to sell ;)

SSS
02-01-2016, 11:41 PM
Lovely Car.

Having driven one tonight

Just what I am looking for

cslsuperfan
03-01-2016, 12:25 AM
Lovely Car.

Having driven one tonight

Just what I am looking for

Drop Matt A PM

I'm certain he'll let you drive his.........with a small deposit of £45K!!! ;)

mattCSLnut
03-01-2016, 07:15 PM
Lovely Car.

Having driven one tonight

Just what I am looking for

Drop Matt A PM

I'm certain he'll let you drive his.........with a small deposit of £45K!!! ;)

I wouldn't get too excited Ben ;) I've read messages like this before :whistle:

mattCSLnut
01-02-2016, 08:26 PM
Round 2 with a new 2016 PH Ad: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e46-m3-00-06/-e46-m3-csl/5231414 ... with a little price tweak to keep up with the CSL market :whistle:

It's still the best value CSL currently available in the UK that can be used as BMW "M" division intended without worrying yourself to an early grave ;)

Trawler
01-02-2016, 08:50 PM
Round 2 with a new 2016 PH Ad: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e46-m3-00-06/-e46-m3-csl/5231414 ... with a little price tweak to keep up with the CSL market :whistle:

It's still the best value CSL currently available in the UK that can be used as BMW "M" division intended without worrying yourself to an early grave ;)

Lovely pic of your car. :thumbs:

mattCSLnut
01-02-2016, 09:10 PM
Lovely pic of your car. :thumbs:

THANX Pete :thumbs: You'd think I'm a professional photographer ;) or something :whistle:

cslsuperfan
02-02-2016, 12:28 AM
THANX Pete :thumbs: You'd think I'm a professional photographer ;) or something :whistle:


Matt

great to see DUVAY back in the limelight where she belongs....

CraigMillwardCroft
02-02-2016, 09:39 AM
Great advert GLWS :thumbs:

Rags
02-02-2016, 07:28 PM
Haha, great advert!

mattCSLnut
02-02-2016, 08:30 PM
Haha, great advert!

You know you want DU..VAY back in your life mate :smt055 Previous owner discount is applicable :smokin:

mattCSLnut
02-02-2016, 08:41 PM
Matt

great to see DUVAY back in the limelight where she belongs....



Great advert GLWS :thumbs:

Thank U chaps :thumbs:

mattCSLnut
08-05-2016, 11:33 PM
Round three on PH classifieds: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e46-m3-00-06/bmw-e46-m3-csl/5511574?v=b

Has csl
10-05-2016, 03:53 PM
Good luck Matt

CraigMillwardCroft
10-05-2016, 04:51 PM
Some great pictures and a good write up GLWS :thumbs:

toenheel
10-05-2016, 07:48 PM
GLWS- Whats replacing it??

Bounce
10-05-2016, 10:15 PM
Best of luck mate,thought it would have been snapped up by now ;)

mattCSLnut
11-05-2016, 01:07 AM
Best of luck mate, thought it would have been snapped up by now ;)

Yeah, it was mate... then it wasn't ... then it was again ... and then it wasn't :banghead:
I took it off the market in November 2015 until Feb. this year to have a peaceful holiday.
Since February I've had lots of dreamers & wan-a-be time wasters trying it on.
I guess they are hoping to brake me into submission so I'll give it away :birdman: :hahaha:

mattCSLnut
11-05-2016, 01:11 AM
Good luck Matt

Some great pictures and a good write up GLWS :thumbs:

THANX guys :thumbs:

mattCSLnut
11-05-2016, 01:16 AM
GLWS- Whats replacing it??
THANX mate :thumbs: nothing at the moment, although I'd like a V8 back in my life :smokin:

jonnysideways
04-06-2016, 09:02 AM
Hi Matt. I felt the same way lol......

http://www.mym3.co.uk/dakar1.jpg
Not quite as special as a CSL, but its not a bad substitute for now ;0) good luck with your sale.

mattCSLnut
06-06-2016, 09:45 PM
Hi Matt. I felt the same way lol......

Not quite as special as a CSL, but its not a bad substitute for now ;0) good luck with your sale.

That's nice Jonny :smokin: but I've something a bit more "Old Skool" in mind :whistle:

jonnysideways
10-06-2016, 08:55 AM
cricky, This motor is so "old" already not only has it been replaced by a new model, but its M3 coupeness has been dumped entirely by its creators, so don't get more old skool lol (just have to wait a few years officially) again good luck.

cslsuperfan
13-06-2016, 11:44 PM
Back up on PH Matt!!!

The high miler definitely shining a light on yours :thumbs:

mattCSLnut
14-06-2016, 12:05 AM
Back up on PH Matt!!!

The high miler definitely shining a light on yours :thumbs:

Yes mate :thumbs: and THANX :beer: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e46-m3-00-06/bmw-e46-m3-csl/5511574?v=b
Yours looks well placed too :smokin:

mattCSLnut
27-06-2016, 04:34 PM
*** Provisionally SOLD *** :bigcry:

Bounce
27-06-2016, 04:37 PM
*** Provisionally SOLD *** :bigcry:Well done mate ;)

J2LTB
27-06-2016, 04:44 PM
Wow nice one. I was saying recently how I'd be surprised if any classics sold in the short term because of the Brexit uncertainty. Obviously I was wrong Commiserations 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

pops
27-06-2016, 05:35 PM
Good news in one way, bad in another.

Lets go for good news for now :thumbs:

Trawler
27-06-2016, 07:40 PM
*** Provisionally SOLD *** :bigcry:

Good for you. Hope you don't regret it.

If you get withdrawal symptoms you can always give mine a good clean. :hahaha:

cslsuperfan
27-06-2016, 11:23 PM
*** Provisionally SOLD *** :bigcry:


Fantastic News Matt

Deserve a medal for hanging in there!!


:thumbs:

nw99
27-06-2016, 11:34 PM
Well done

glendog74
29-06-2016, 01:13 AM
*** Provisionally SOLD *** :bigcry:

:banghead::banghead::banghead:

s.mac
05-07-2016, 08:03 PM
Well done Matt, I'm sure you will keep in touch :)

mattCSLnut
06-07-2016, 05:38 PM
Well done Matt, I'm sure you will keep in touch :)
Thank mate :beer: I'll try my best ;) :hahaha:
FYI: my CSL is now SOLD "proper"... paid for and awaiting it's final UK Inspection Service :( :smt022

Yanto
06-07-2016, 10:23 PM
:(

Gazza
06-07-2016, 10:44 PM
Congratulations

Trawler
07-07-2016, 08:45 AM
It's going to feel like losing loved one

mattCSLnut
25-07-2016, 12:45 AM
As of last Thursday DU**VAY has left my ownership for good :(:crybaby::bigcry:
As I write this he's sitting snugly tucked into his own shipping container at the port of Southampton waiting to be loaded onto a big boat, heading South to the stunning islands of New Zealand.
Yes folks... you read this right... another fine example of one of UK supplied 422 units is leaving our shores for a new life abroad.
Gerry aka "Beamer" from Auckland N.Z. is DU**VAYs new owner. He's a true gentleman, a lifelong BMW fanatic and I wish him many happy CSL miles in the very near future (about 7 weeks) Hopefully he'll be along soon to fully introduce himself and fill in the blanks however in the meantime here are some of the last pix I took of DU**VAY during his last UK Inspection Service (which I included as part of the sale) and further pix of his final TLC session before being dropped off at the shipping handlers on Thursday.
By far DU**VAY was the best, most enjoyable, visceral and entertaining car I've ever owned :smt055 without a shadow of a doubt BMWs 'M' divisions greatest hit :supz: and will be dearly missed :smt045 Farewell Cecil and safe sailing the high seas.

mattCSLnut
25-07-2016, 01:05 AM
Pix of the final cleaning session results :smt055

glendog74
25-07-2016, 01:17 AM
Looked great mate - sad day though... :bigcry:

mattCSLnut
25-07-2016, 01:23 AM
Looked great mate - sad day though... :bigcry:
THANX matey :beer: Sad day indeed but he's going to a very good home, just like I hoped he would :smt055

ZKMI
25-07-2016, 01:26 AM
Great pictures.

What are you buying next?:smokin:

CraigMillwardCroft
25-07-2016, 08:57 AM
Great last pictures :thumbs:

Beamer
25-07-2016, 10:01 AM
As of last Thursday DU**VAY has left my ownership for good :(:crybaby::bigcry:
As I write this he's sitting snugly tucked into his own shipping container at the port of Southampton waiting to be loaded onto a big boat, heading South to the stunning islands of New Zealand.
Yes folks... you read this right... another fine example of one of UK supplied 422 units is leaving our shores for a new life abroad.
Gerry aka "Beamer" from Auckland N.Z. is DU**VAYs new owner. He's a true gentleman, a lifelong BMW fanatic and I wish him many happy CSL miles in the very near future (about 7 weeks) Hopefully he'll be along soon to fully introduce himself and fill in the blanks however in the meantime here are some of the last pix I took of DU**VAY during his last UK Inspection Service (which I included as part of the sale) and further pix of his final TLC session before being dropped off at the shipping handlers on Thursday.
By far DU**VAY was the best, most enjoyable, visceral and entertaining car I've ever owned :smt055 without a shadow of a doubt BMWs 'M' divisions greatest hit :supz: and will be dearly missed :smt045 Farewell Cecil and safe sailing the high seas.

Thanks for the kind words Matt, you have been fantastic to deal with, even though we are half a world apart. Dealing with you and your help to do all the bits at your end was easier than buying Cecil from the dealer down the road. I will be a regular on this site, hopefully posting photos of Cecil romping through our fabulous scenery here in New Zealand, I can't wait for "MOL Beacon" the big container ship to arrive with Cecil.
Any CSLR members planning a trip to NZ please contact me, there is always a bed at our place by the sea, down under.

Cheers,
Gerry.:smt039:smt039:smt039

mattCSLnut
25-07-2016, 10:15 AM
Thanks for the kind words Matt, you have been fantastic to deal with, even though we are half a world apart. Dealing with you and your help to do all the bits at your end was easier than buying Cecil from the dealer down the road. I will be a regular on this site, hopefully posting photos of Cecil romping through our fabulous scenery here in New Zealand, I can't wait for "MOL Beacon" the big container ship to arrive with Cecil.
Any CSLR members planning a trip to NZ please contact me, there is always a bed at our place by the sea, down under.

Cheers,
Gerry.:smt039:smt039:smt039

Welcome aboard Gerry :thumbs: and you're more than welcome. After all the dreary UK based time wasters you've been a ray of sunshine and a real pleasure to deal with :beer:
Remember to hit that green Donate button above to become a full CSLR member and I'll buy U a few :beer: when I see U & Cecil in N.Z. in December to compensate for the donation, as per my original Ad :beer:
I look forward to all your pix of my old Cecil from N.Z. and I'll make sure I'll bring my Pro photo kit wth me in December :smokin:
p.s. Has the big boat sailed from Southampton yet ?

mattCSLnut
25-07-2016, 10:27 AM
Great last pictures :thumbs:
Thanks mate :thumbs: here's a few more.

Chris-CSL
25-07-2016, 10:15 PM
All to weird... There will be another CSL in NZ by the new Year as I will be taking mine back to Wellington.

Yanto
25-07-2016, 10:16 PM
All to weird... There will be another CSL in NZ by the new Year as I will be taking mine back to Wellington.

Hold the front page.......you're moving ?

You know how much cigs are there Chris ?

Gazza
25-07-2016, 11:46 PM
Like rare bottles of wine that get broken or drunk, with two gone abroad, does that mean the remainder have now gone up in value ?

Chris-CSL
26-07-2016, 01:43 AM
I'll smuggle a few 1000 back with me should last a week or 2

Also it will help you lot here with Car values :P

outnumbered
27-07-2016, 10:27 PM
Wait till you open the container and find out what's ACTUALLY in it :)

Rags
03-08-2016, 08:56 AM
Wow, didn't think my first CSL would end up on New Zealand!

Well done on the sale!

Marv968
03-08-2016, 10:33 PM
Somehow missed the last page - sad to hear D**VAY will be leaving these shores, but what a place to head to :smokin:

I visited my mate who lives in NZ back in 2012 and we did a trip across the South Island in his Clio 172. The CSL will be absolutely sensational over there. (I hope to head back there in the next year or so)

Beamer - you've certainly bought one of the best examples, enjoy it :thumbs:

Beamer
03-08-2016, 11:35 PM
Thanks Marv968, give me a yell when you are coming to NZ.:thumbs:

patphnx
04-08-2016, 10:06 AM
Beamer you lucky bugger! I've spent a lot of time in NZ over the years (my wife's a Kiwi!) and every time we go I wish I had my CSL out there to enjoy those roads!

:beer:

mattCSLnut
11-08-2016, 09:06 AM
Somehow missed the last page - sad to hear D**VAY will be leaving these shores, but what a place to head to :smokin:

I visited my mate who lives in NZ back in 2012 and we did a trip across the South Island in his Clio 172. The CSL will be absolutely sensational over there. (I hope to head back there in the next year or so)

Beamer - you've certainly bought one of the best examples, enjoy it :thumbs:

Thanks of the compliment Marv :beer: I look forward to seeing my old Cecil again Down Under in NZ :smt055 at the end of the year hopefully :thumbs:
Just a quick update... Cecil has now left continental Europe for the last time :bigcry: as the Ship he's on (MOL Beacon) passes through the Suez Canal as I type this : http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/shipid:3119407/zoom:10

glendog74
16-08-2016, 11:49 AM
Thanks of the compliment Marv :beer: I look forward to seeing my old Cecil again Down Under in NZ :smt055 at the end of the year hopefully :thumbs:
Just a quick update... Cecil has now left continental Europe for the last time :bigcry: as the Ship he's on (MOL Beacon) passes through the Suez Canal as I type this : http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/shipid:3119407/zoom:10

:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: