Hi to new members

[Chappers]

Welcome to the forum - are you buying Nick's car then?

Sorry, yes, that wasn't exactly clear. Yes I saw it for sale, went to see it, went back for a drive and paid for it yesterday and today.

Thanks Leins, yes I guess I'll post some pictures of that too!

[Velux]

Hi All

New member as of today looking for a CSL by November. Happy to sit tight until the right car comes along so no rush. Budget is c.£30k and I have no colour preference. Great forum btw!

[glendog74]

Welcome Chappers and Vector :thumbs:

[Geesus]

Hi guys, I've relocated to London recently (from New Zealand) looking at getting my hands on a lowish milage ~30,000miles in the new year.

[patphnx]

Hi guys, I've relocated to London recently (from New Zealand) looking at getting my hands on a lowish milage ~30,000miles in the new year.

Welcome! :beer:

[Geesus]

Thanks Pat, I'm in the Mortlake/Barnes area SW14
Are there many Londoners on here?

[glendog74]

Welcome Geesus and good luck in your search :thumbs:

[Mark CSL]

Welcome to the new members and a merry xmas :thumbs:
Hope you like the site if you need any info please ask

[plumber vic]

Thanks Pat, I'm in the Mortlake/Barnes area SW14
Are there many Londoners on here:thumbs:?

Bit posh up there there's a few from souff London on here
But welcome :thumbs:

[GregorFuk]

Hi There, new owner here. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland.

I picked up this 'user' of an CSL as a winter project. The car has done 80K, but the engine only 32K. The exterior is a bit tatty so I'm currently in the process of stripping the trim off in preparation for a paint refresh (Hence this rather non-glamorous shot). Once the outside is done I'll be a steering wheel re-trim away from a tidy CSL. Looking forward to summer already!

Gregor

http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/GregorFuk/71373850-4E7B-47FA-8902-0DB5DA89A56B_zpsuxzt7xqm.jpg (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/GregorFuk/media/71373850-4E7B-47FA-8902-0DB5DA89A56B_zpsuxzt7xqm.jpg.html)

[Roland]

Welcome all :thumbs:

[shimmy]

wilkommen :beer:

[mattCSLnut]

wilkommen :beer:

What he said but with a German accent ;)

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house enjoy once the car is back together. :thumbs:

[Geesus]

Bit posh up there there's a few from souff London on here
But welcome :thumbs:

Thanks mate.
We're certainly not posh, I don't think a New Zealander can ever sound posh :)

[LeinsCSL]

Thanks mate.
We're certainly not posh, I don't think a New Zealander can ever sound posh :)

Welcome along :)

Have you made your mind up between the CSL or the 1M?

[Neil M]

Welcome all Newbies and those who are still on their Quest :thumbs:

[Geesus]

Welcome along :)

Have you made your mind up between the CSL or the 1M?


Thanks mate, no still having trouble.
A CSL is something I've wanted for years when I had my E30 M3.
But I also see the 1M as a semi reincarnation of the E30 M3

[LeinsCSL]

Thanks mate, no still having trouble.
A CSL is something I've wanted for years when I had my E30 M3.
But I also see the 1M as a semi reincarnation of the E30 M3

Not for me it's not I'm afraid, with my limited experience of 1Ms and slightly more experience of E30s. I'd love a 1M as a daily, but wouldn't swap my CSL for one. I get the look of them, but they're just not quite raw enough for me, so there would be plenty of other cars out there I'd be buying before the 1M to put in the garage for occasional use

Get out and drive a CSL (if you haven't already), and all will become clear I think. All IM(very biased)O of course!

[Geesus]

^
Fair play, yes I think reading more opinions is swaying me towards the CSL. Still can't fingure out if I'm a black or grey kind of chap though. The grey shows the lines very well but the black is quite menacing and aggressive looking.

A GT3 is still my dream but I think it's a step too far price wise (unless I import a LHD from Europe).
I think a CSL will be what I end up with.
I trawl the P.H classifieds every day, any particular CSL on their that'd you recommend?

[J77]

Hello. I bought this last week.

http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee416/Neutralfanboy/Car/IMAG1772_zps53dhf16l.jpg

It was the second one I'd looked at but it looked well looked after and had a couple of bits done to it like the Supersprint exhaust and AP's so I pulled the trigger. I looked at a 964 and a 1M prior to a CSL but after driving a CSL it was an obvious choice for me.

[Roland]

Welcome and congratulation on the silver one :thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house enjoy your car :thumbs:

[DazBlackCSL]

Congratulations and welcome to the register :thumbs:

[glendog74]

Welcome J77 :thumbs:

[0836whimper]

Looks lovely ! Welcome.

Another one bitten by the 'drive one, then get the wallet out' bug :thumbs:

[J77]

Cheers guys. Coming from a long line of hatchbacks and an MX5 I'm taking my time to get to know the car :-D

[estoril]

Not a new member as I have been registered on here for a long time now but only just secured my CSL.....have been wanting one for a long time!

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8649/15804454344_4fa5b6cbab_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/q5zXE9)DT5_6406 (https://flic.kr/p/q5zXE9) by estoril (https://www.flickr.com/people/33719770@N00/), on Flickr

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Very nice enjoy :thumbs:

[cslgirl]

Welcome :thumbs:

[DazBlackCSL]

Very nice, congrats.

Welcome to the CSLR :thumbs:

[GregorFuk]

Hi There, new owner here. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland.

I picked up this 'user' of an CSL as a winter project. The car has done 80K, but the engine only 32K. The exterior is a bit tatty so I'm currently in the process of stripping the trim off in preparation for a paint refresh (Hence this rather non-glamorous shot). Once the outside is done I'll be a steering wheel re-trim away from a tidy CSL. Looking forward to summer already!

Gregor

http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/GregorFuk/71373850-4E7B-47FA-8902-0DB5DA89A56B_zpsuxzt7xqm.jpg (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/GregorFuk/media/71373850-4E7B-47FA-8902-0DB5DA89A56B_zpsuxzt7xqm.jpg.html)

Finished and ready for the summer.

http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/GregorFuk/Finished_zpsellfatyl.jpg (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/GregorFuk/media/Finished_zpsellfatyl.jpg.html)

[Kiwi CSL]

Hi everyone, I am the proud new owner of one of the few CSLs in NZ. Loving the car so far! I have some pretty special other cars but the CSL seems to just feel exciting and comfortable at the same time, a very rare trick!

[patphnx]

Hi everyone, I am the proud new owner of one of the few CSLs in NZ. Loving the car so far! I have some pretty special other cars but the CSL seems to just feel exciting and comfortable at the same time, a very rare trick!

Hello and welcome!

:beer:

Where abouts in NZ are you? My better half is from there and we lived over there for a bit. We will probably end up back over there in the long run!

:whistle:

[LeinsCSL]

Hi everyone, I am the proud new owner of one of the few CSLs in NZ. Loving the car so far! I have some pretty special other cars but the CSL seems to just feel exciting and comfortable at the same time, a very rare trick!

Welcome along :thumbs: What else have you got?


Finished and ready for the summer.

http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/GregorFuk/Finished_zpsellfatyl.jpg (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/GregorFuk/media/Finished_zpsellfatyl.jpg.html)

Car is looking well Gregor! :smokin:

[GregorFuk]

Car is looking well Gregor! :smokin:



Cheers. It's going well too!

http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss125/GregorFuk/16371C7D-CC7E-42C2-9F98-56E13F3FE516_zpszitqekos.jpg (http://s568.photobucket.com/user/GregorFuk/media/16371C7D-CC7E-42C2-9F98-56E13F3FE516_zpszitqekos.jpg.html)

[pearlmica]

Hullo all,

Just thought I'd introduce myself. I am a very happy owner of a 2003 SB M3 CSL. 38k miles with a FBMWSH and BMW warranty.

It will be driven and enjoyed! The previous owner kept it immaculate and the car is literally spotless.

Am based in NW London.

Will be doing a photo shoot at some point so will post proper pics and footage of it soon.

Cheers,
Amir

[nw99]

Nice car congratulations

[LHutchin]

Very nice, is that the Autovero car?

[pearlmica]

Very nice, is that the Autovero car?

Hi no its not the one from autovero. This was a private sale.

[Yanto]

Congrats Amir :thumbs:

[Bounce]

Looking good,welcome to register matey:thumbs:

[LeinsCSL]

Welcome and congrats Amir. Nice to have another E30 owner along too :thumbs:

[pearlmica]

Thanks all and Leins, the E30 is just hard to let go off. It's a tec1 Motorsport and in ok condition. What have you got?

I had an E30 M3 up until recently too.

The CSL though... Wow is all I can say! What an absolutely sublime car.

[LeinsCSL]

Thanks all and Leins, the E30 is just hard to let go off. It's a tec1 Motorsport and in ok condition. What have you got?

I had an E30 M3 up until recently too.

The CSL though... Wow is all I can say! What an absolutely sublime car.

Can't imagine being without an E30. I've an Alpina C2.5 Touring - it's not big, it's not clever and it certainly isn't fast, but I love it all the same :hahaha:

[Trawler]

Welcome. What a beautiful colour you have chosen. :thumbs:

[Roland]

Welcome Amir :thumbs:

[glendog74]

Welcome Amir :thumbs:

[DazBlackCSL]

Welcome Amir :beer:

[Al-s]

Hi all, I've just signed up as I'm looking to get back into a CSL in the near future having owned one back in 2005 for a few years in my twenties. I've missed it ever since, easily the best car I've owned.

Since then I've had a B7 RS4 which has done the trick now I have a little nipper, but that's recently gone after 4 years of ownership and I'm currently on a Range Rover Sport (which the wife obviously prefers to my usual car choice!).

Just found this forum and can hopefully get some good advice on picking up a decent example. I know I've just come over from the dark side, but hey I've had a CSL too so please don't bash me too hard :hahaha:

Also, (sorry if this is the wrong place to post this) if anyone private is currently considering selling and looking for a 4x4, I'm open to doing some kind of exchange +/- cash for my Rangie, it's on PH at the mo at £36K, 2011 Black HSE Luxury, just under 34K miles, Autobiography styling, every conceivable option, I can PM the advert link if that may be of interest to anyone.

Nice to meet you all.

Thanks,

Al

[nw99]

Good luck with the search

[glendog74]

Welcome Al :thumbs:

[cslsuperfan]

Insurance will be a little less this time around!!!!

[Al-s]

Insurance will be a little less this time around!!!!

hehe, yeah I do recall it stinging back then, but after the test-drive I kind of put the little things like insurance costs behind me and got my deposit down the same day...!

Actually now I think about it, I remember it went back to the dealers twice in as many months of owning it for one problem or another (engine light). Both times they turned up with a low loader and they had to get additional planks out to decrease the initial incline onto the ramp to avoid wrecking the front splitters! I was right there watching them like a paranoid hawk... Glad it had the main dealer warranty at the time.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house are you going for the faster SB or slower SG :whistle:

[Barty]

Hi All,

Not yet an owner, but on the look for a nice / good CSL. Test drove one when they were new in 2003/4. But the trade in on my 911 3.2 made the cost too much!
If anyone is thinking of selling, please let me know.
Great forum and been lurking a while, my friend who just sold his 6k miles suggested I start contributing!:blalalala:

[glendog74]

Welcome Barty :thumbs:

[cslsuperfan]

Hi All,

Not yet an owner, but on the look for a nice / good CSL. Test drove one when they were new in 2003/4. But the trade in on my 911 3.2 made the cost too much!
If anyone is thinking of selling, please let me know.
Great forum and been lurking a while, my friend who just sold his 6k miles suggested I start contributing!:blalalala:


Welcome Barty.

Happy Hunting!!

[Al-s]

Welcome to the mad house are you going for the faster SB or slower SG :whistle:

I love the look of the SG so will probably stick with that colour again, but to be honest there not many available in either colour at the moment so it depends what comes up. I'm sure more will become available when the summer months pass as this time of year is of course when most guys want to keep hold of their toys.

[Al-s]

Here's a piccy of my previous one, this was 10 years ago and I still have this image saved on the desktop of my latest laptop...

http://www.honestjohnny.co.uk/images/csl.jpg

[Mazdab5]

Hey Everyone,

I'm a new member of the forum and not yet an owner.

I found a CSL for sale and will be going to see it in person in the coming days.

Would appreciate some help/tips on what to look for, most importantly to make sure it's an original CSL and not a regular E46 M3 with swapped parts..

Perhaps something in the VIN that identifies the car as a CSL?

Appreciate any help as I am new to the CSL and M Power world.

Thanks,
Maz

[cslsuperfan]

Hey Everyone,

I'm a new member of the forum and not yet an owner.

I found a CSL for sale and will be going to see it in person in the coming days.

Would appreciate some help/tips on what to look for, most importantly to make sure it's an original CSL and not a regular E46 M3 with swapped parts..

Perhaps something in the VIN that identifies the car as a CSL?

Appreciate any help as I am new to the CSL and M Power world.

Thanks,
Maz


Maz

Welcome to the register!!

The V5 will specify the car as a CSL so easy to confirm its an authentic car.

Buy on condition not mileage

Look out for consistent servicings as some of the low mileage garage queens often have big gaps between oil changes.

BMW Service History is great to have but there are plenty of Indie Specialists worthy to stamp the book.

Low mileage examples fetch big bucks....IMO a higher mileage example is a better choice if you intend to use the car moderately with the odd track day thrown in.

[sailorbaz]

Welcome to the Forum mate, and good luck with your viewing.

If you can get the VIN number to Shimmy or Neil on here, I'm sure either of them can check the car out for you.

[Neil M]

As Ben aka 'cslsuperfan' has said it's clearly indicated on the log book. ;)
Vin numbers are subject to data protection, so as you can appreciate they are not discussed in public on an open forum. :whistle:

PS: Welcome to all things CSL and good luck with the viewing.

[MisterCorn]

Good luck with the hunt. Loads of knowledge on here so don't be afraid to ask.

MC

[0836whimper]

Welcome Maz.

The suspension turrets have a VIN and other info on it, including production date and model etc, which will say M3 CSL.

If a car has got all that, plus the recaro's, airbox, wheels, bumpers, roof etc and is still a fake, I'd like to see it !

Having said that, i just remembered someone has built that manual blue M3 from the ground up with almost every part http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10736 in fact you can see the turret sticker in the pics, won't say CSL on that one.

[glendog74]

Welcome Maz :thumbs:

[Mazdab5]

Thanks for the support and warm welcome folks.

Good News:
I went to view the car and ran the VIN on a decoder site and everything checks out! She's the real deal! Owner took me for a spin and she seemed to run really smooth.. No rattles or squeaks on bumps or holes as well as engine sounded good and shifts were smooth (considering SMG).

Bad News:
No service history as well as wear and tear on the car include small dings (one with rust) as well as extensively scratched rims.

Long story short, I am in a country where cars like these are not too common and as a matter of fact this might be the only CSL here. It was imported from new from Germany but not bought through the dealer here. Current owner/seller bought it from its first owner just 2 months ago and it had apparently been stored for almost 8 years. The BMW dealership has little information on the car since they switched systems in 2014 and all data before then is in archives somewhere, but they said I'm welcome to bring the car in for a check up (note they don't have a list of checks they'd do, I would have to point out specific things I need checked and will be billed hourly accordingly).

That said, any advice on how I should proceed? What would I need the dealer to look into? Engine + transmission? Are there any known issues with these cars that I should be aware of? Car has 71k kms and from the ride along I received seemed to run smooth (even AC blew cold).

Had this been a normal car or a simple e46 I would've stayed clear due to the lack of service history.. However, we all know the true value of these machines and how rare they are to come by, she's worth the trouble!

Appreciate your help guys!

Maz

[Bounce]

Thanks for the support and warm welcome folks.

Good News:
I went to view the car and ran the VIN on a decoder site and everything checks out! She's the real deal! Owner took me for a spin and she seemed to run really smooth.. No rattles or squeaks on bumps or holes as well as engine sounded good and shifts were smooth (considering SMG).
Must of bin fake in that case anyway :hahaha::hahaha:

Welcome to the register matey :thumbs:

[Neil M]

Had this been a normal car or a simple e46 I would've stayed clear due to the lack of service history. However, we all know the true value of these machines and how rare they are to come by, she's worth the trouble!

Not to burst your bubble - but personally I'd walk away.

No service history with a spurious origin, can't get much worse!
A good service history is a pre-requisite when it comes to purchasing a CSL even more so than the standard M3, IMO.

If it's cheap walk away, there are a few European CSL's which are not all they seem - be careful - don't let your heart rule your head! ;)

[0836whimper]

Not to burst your bubble - but personally I'd walk away.

No service history with a spurious origin, can't get much worse!

It can, it can mean no CSL at all if there are no other choices. So first place to start is to consider what the car is worth. And then offer that if interested.

[GregorFuk]

Clearly this isn't the type of CSL that you're going to stuff in a carcoon and watch appreciate, it's a driver. If it's a genuine CSL and all the CSL bits are present and correct then why not go for it. No service history isn't great but if you can give it a good looking over, make sure it drives fine and it doesn't sound like a bag of bolts then why not? If the price is right I'd say go for it. You can have a bit of fun bringing it back up to scratch.

[Stumpy]

It will always have a sketchy history so its value will always reflect that fact, or certainly would if I was ever looking at it.

But... That may not be an issue at all especially if you're going to be its last owner! Right price and condition looks good then buy it. You'll always regret it if you don't!

[Rick H]

. . . she seemed to run really smooth.. No rattles or squeaks on bumps or holes as well as engine sounded good and shifts were smooth (considering SMG) . . .

Obviously not a CSL then . . . :hahaha:

[Clubber]

If you perform a thorough pre-purchase check and go over the little imperfections when you own it, It will only appreciate and being possibly the only example in your country will always make it valuable and collectable.

But, personal advice; do not care about the car's value, depreciation, people's view etc. Just drive and own it as you wish !
One day If you need to sell it, take the potential owner for a drive and that will take care of the sale :)

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house, good luck with your search :thumbs:

[cslsuperfan]

Obviously not a CSL then . . . :hahaha:


Made me titter a bit.

Bloody true as well!!!!!


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

[C5L]

Hello, good morning, afternoon, evening to all , names Raj.

I've just joined as i met two CSL owners over the weekend and they ignited my passion for the CSL and they were absolute class gents.

Also saw a gaggle of CSLs at the Sunday Service.

They were Paul (sp2c ) and Prem (dont know his username ).

I met Prem on a crazy tunnel run the day before in his pristine CSL and i was literally drooling crazily over Paul's GT2 :smt055 did not even know it was his car and started talking like a crazily obsessed car nerd over his beauty.

I have met a few people with CSL's before back when i used to track the car ... many years ago, now its dormant most of the year and just gets abused in the summer months.... :hahaha: Ive had a fair few M3s... and nearly did part with the CSL but could not carry through...literally got pains in my chest :bigcry:

a few of the memorable people i met during the CSL years were Angus (RIP bud) Steve , John Thorne, AJ and Roy, don't know if they are on here (they probably forgot me, im the chubby brown indian ! )... but yeah be nice to learn some knowledge and meet some like minded people.

Owned my Cecil for 11 years and its bought me nothing but Joy, headache, more joy and a lot of memories, i've met a lot of great people too and some have become friends.

Anyways do apologize for the rambling i'm getting old...:beer:

hope to meet a few of you at some point . :beer:

and lastly its nice to finally meet people who do not ask

"is that a real M3 ?"

"is this one of those CLS S? " ( the amount of times i hear that :hahaha: )

[C5L]

quick snap of my cecil ...

[Roland]

WELCOME RAJ :thumbs:

[Stumpy]

quick snap of my cecil ...

Yep like it with the black side grills.

Saw the black CSL with red M3 badges on the black side grills too. :whistle:

[glendog74]

Welcome Raj :thumbs:

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register matey :thumbs::thumbs:

[mattCSLnut]

Welcome to the CSLR asylum Raj :-D what took you so long ? ;) :hahaha:

[cslsuperfan]

Raj

Nice pic

Nice to see black rims and AP's

Had to look twice as I have the same set up

Everyone's returning their csl's to stock these days

Except us!!!

[Roland]

Welcome hidemoto :thumbs:

[Mark CSL]

Welcome :thumbs:

[cslsuperfan]

Welcome to the centre of all things cesil. :smokin:

[Gazza]

!

[Yanto]

Hi Guys

New owner since Saturday, loving the car.

The car needs a bit of TLC cosmetically but mechanically is in great condition with FSH and lots of History and Invoices.

Congrats Gazza....:beer:

Which car you go for ?

[Gazza]

!

[cslsuperfan]

Hi Guys

New owner since Saturday, loving the car.

The car needs a bit of TLC cosmetically but mechanically is in great condition with FSH and lots of History and Invoices.


Welcome Gazza

Just in case you're not aware the SG is the faster colour ;)

[Roland]

Welcome Gazza :thumbs:

[cslgirl]

Welcome :))

[lee]

Hi Gazza

Is your car M33 CSL?as i seen it today with some nice Mustangs

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house, enjoy your car :thumbs:

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register matey :thumbs:

[Gazza]

!

[Yanto]

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9243

[billyboysm3]

Hi All,

Ive just donated, I bought Houlbt's/Kenny's CSL.
Hat's off to those two as the car is mint, handles and sounds
absolutely amazing!

Im still smiling from last nights blast, blipping and farting around the back roads.
I got out the car closed the door, then wanted to go for another blast.
The E46 M3 doesnt have that effect.

Thanks for the Advice for CCI Insurance, got it for £600 per year.

Want to try and get to the nurburgring in the future and do some track days.

Great site, no doubt ill see some of you soon.

hidemoto

Bit random, thought thats my car?

[Gazza]

!

[Yanto]

:thumbs:

The car lived in Huntingdon for a while, then my friend moved to Docklands and the CSL was parked in the underground carpark along with a Z1. He then moved to Camden and parked the CSL on the street, not using it very often. I bought the Z1 and rescued it from the underground carpark and bought the CSL a few weeks later.

The front bumper is smashed, someone reversed into the car whilst parked, as said previously the car needs some cosmetic TLC and is going for a repaint in a few weeks time to restore it to it's former glory :thumbs:

The car has full BMW history with lots of invoices so has been cared for mechanically.

Red Z1 ? Wondered where that had gone !!

[Gazza]

!

[VJP84]

Hi All,

New owner for a couple of weeks, after waiting for over 3 years! Picked up Harry's CSL, great condition mechanically, looking forward to sorting a few cosmetics bits out but already hooked after just a couple of drives! Glad I waited and picked up this M3 variant.....

Vik

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house, enjoy your car :thumbs:

[cslsuperfan]

Hi All,

New owner for a couple of weeks, after waiting for over 3 years! Picked up Harry's CSL, great condition mechanically, looking forward to sorting a few cosmetics bits out but already hooked after just a couple of drives! Glad I waited and picked up this M3 variant.....

Vik

AAAAh Bless

I remember the honeymoon well

Welcome ViK

[Bounce]

Enjoy :thumbs::thumbs:

[Roland]

Welcome ViK :thumbs:

[Jodes]

Morning all,

Just thought I'd say hello, owned my CSL since November but only had the opportunity to use her a couple of times. Feels a very special car and I really enjoy the gearbox as it gives the car some real character over and above the benign modern stuff!! (I am a real modern classic fan though, new stuff all feels the same!)

Have tried to upload a picture!

[Yanto]

Morning all,

Just thought I'd say hello, owned my CSL since November but only had the opportunity to use her a couple of times. Feels a very special car and I really enjoy the gearbox as it gives the car some real character over and above the benign modern stuff!! (I am a real modern classic fan though, new stuff all feels the same!)

Have tried to upload a picture!

Welcome Jodes - where you based ?

[select]

Welcome to the forum Jodes,

Looks good, what options does it have?

You've only used her a couple of times since buying it in November?
Don't think i could resist driving her, especially when i just bought it.

Hope you get to drive her a bit more this summer ;)

[Jodes]

Welcome Jodes - where you based ?

Thanks guys.

Based in SW London.... Think there is another CSL round here that I've seen a couple of times!

Mines a 60k miler with most of the options ticked I think... Didn't want one I couldn't use!!!

[cslsuperfan]

Thanks guys.

Based in SW London.... Think there is another CSL round here that I've seen a couple of times!

Mines a 60k miler with most of the options ticked I think... Didn't want one I couldn't use!!!

Welcome Jodes

Nice plate

Good call on buying a useable car, although it's only just over the garage queen cut off ;)

[mouser73]

Hi all,

After a winter wait to sell a convertible and months trawling the classified. I finally picked a car up yesterday. I was originally after a black one, but was offered a fantastic SG from a forum member.
The drive home was mostly dual carriageway and motorway, but I got a good feel for the gearbox which I really like.it didn't sound too bad either;-)
I'm based in the south west, so if anyone would like to meet up I'm not far from Taunton.

Cheers,

James.

[Roland]

WELCOME James :thumbs:

[Bounce]

Hi all,

After a winter wait to sell a convertible and months trawling the classified. I finally picked a car up yesterday. I was originally after a black one, but was offered a fantastic SG from a forum member.
The drive home was mostly dual carriageway and motorway, but I got a good feel for the gearbox which I really like.it didn't sound too bad either;-)
I'm based in the south west, so if anyone would like to meet up I'm not far from Taunton.

Cheers,

James.well done mate :thumbs::thumbs:

[shimmy]

congrats and welcome

[scoobs998]

Hi all,

After a winter wait to sell a convertible and months trawling the classified. I finally picked a car up yesterday. I was originally after a black one, but was offered a fantastic SG from a forum member.
The drive home was mostly dual carriageway and motorway, but I got a good feel for the gearbox which I really like.it didn't sound too bad either;-)
I'm based in the south west, so if anyone would like to meet up I'm not far from Taunton.

Cheers,

James.

Excellent news :thumbs:, I was down your way last weekend as went for a blast across the Quantocks and down across Exmoor. Give me a shout if you want to catch up sometime. Enjoy Kev

[0836whimper]

Welcome all.

That first drive home after picking up a CSL is very exciting - enjoy :beer:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the madhouse, enjoy the car :thumbs:

[mouser73]

Thanks guys,

I'm really looking forward to doing some club meets and some track days. The journey home was really good. In the first hour a guy in an E90 M3 gave me the thumbs up.
The sound was amazing and in third and fourth gear it seemed to have endless revs. And that's coming from a serial NSX owner.
Kev, give me a call if you're ever down on Exmoor. That's where I'm based and I know those roads really well.

Cheers.

[glendog74]

Welcome James - enjoy the car :thumbs:

[nw99]

Congratulations enjoy

[Yanto]

Welcome !

[Trawler]

Welcome. :thumbs: Just get it painted black you know you want to. :smt055

[Calcifer]

Hello all,

After lurking on the forum for a number of years I joined last year and purchased my CSL recently.

It's an SG in LHD with 32000 Miles, prefer the cars to be as originally intended and works well for the Europe trips.

I have a list of a few small things to do but overall very happy with it. :))

Look forward to some meets.

[Calcifer]

Membership request and payment sent :)

[Roland]

Welcome Calcifer :thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house :thumbs:

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register matey:thumbs:

[glendog74]

Welcome Calcifer :thumbs:

[ZKMI]

Hi guys,

Hope all are well.

I'm now a CSL owner and very impressed with everything so far.
(FBMWSH, 69k, silver grey, BMW renewed subframe, BMW warranty extended etc)

Everything from the noise, handling and weight seems very raw and driver focused.

So many other great cars out there in that price range like the new M4/M3, GTR and 997.2 etc but the CSL in my opinion has a mechanical essence about it that ticks all the boxes.

Few bits and bobs to sort out on the car before I'm 100% but I'm happy enough just looking at it.

Thanks for your time and look forward to any future meets (or any local London/Kent owners)

Cheers.

Ian.:thumbs:

[Trawler]

Hi guys,

Hope all are well.

I'm now a CSL owner and very impressed with everything so far.
(FBMWSH, 69k, silver grey, BMW renewed subframe, BMW warranty extended etc)

Everything from the noise, handling and weight seems very raw and driver focused.

So many other great cars out there in that price range like the new M4/M3, GTR and 997.2 etc but the CSL in my opinion has a mechanical essence about it that ticks all the boxes.

Few bits and bobs to sort out on the car before I'm 100% but I'm happy enough just looking at it.

Thanks for your time and look forward to any future meets (or any local London/Kent owners)

Cheers.

Ian.:thumbs:

Welcome. Enjoy & don't keep it locked up as a garage queen

[Yanto]

Hi guys,

Hope all are well.

I'm now a CSL owner and very impressed with everything so far.
(FBMWSH, 69k, silver grey, BMW renewed subframe, BMW warranty extended etc)

Everything from the noise, handling and weight seems very raw and driver focused.

So many other great cars out there in that price range like the new M4/M3, GTR and 997.2 etc but the CSL in my opinion has a mechanical essence about it that ticks all the boxes.

Few bits and bobs to sort out on the car before I'm 100% but I'm happy enough just looking at it.

Thanks for your time and look forward to any future meets (or any local London/Kent owners)

Cheers.

Ian.:thumbs:

Great news matey, very pleased for you !

Meet up soon.

[ZKMI]

Cheers guys.

Purchased it from a great guy with a lovely classic porsche collection.:thumbs:

It's due an inspection 1 next year but might forward it for this year and change all the fluids for peace of mind but still unsure depending on the monetary situation..:clown:

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register matey ;):thumbs:

[cslsuperfan]

Gents & CSL Girl

Please make Corry AKA "Gable" welcome to our little circle of enthusiasts.

Corry is now the proud owner of an SG CSL . :thumbs:

[Gable]

Thanks Ben i AM now offically a CSL owner after only wanting one for 12 years!! I fianally have one of my own!!!

Gents & CSL Girl

Please make Corry AKA "Gable" welcome to our little circle of enthusiasts.

Corry is now the proud owner of an SG CSL . :thumbs:

[glendog74]

Thanks Ben i AM now offically a CSL owner after only wanting one for 12 years!! I fianally have one of my own!!!

Welcome - enjoy your CSL! :supz:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house :thumbs:

[Roland]

Welcome Gable :thumbs:

[Bounce]

Welcome Corry:thumbs::thumbs:

[cslgirl]

Welcome :thumbs:

[ChagaC]

Hi All,
Just dropping a quick line to say “a big hello” to the forum. I’ve just bought myself a nice clean low mileage CSL and can’t wait for it to arrive!

Having been a big fan of the standard S54 engine, after buying a Z3M coupe a few years ago, I simply can’t wait to really test out the CSL variant’s extra power and that induction noise! The cars handling is just phenomenal and I’ve already pencilled in a road trip up to the West coast of Scotland to blast along the amazing winding roads.

I thought I’d missed the boat with the CSL as prices have rocketed, but some good fortune has enabled me to satisfy a teenage boys dream. I’ve always been a BMW nut and the CSL along with my Z3M coupe and a recently purchased E39 M5, mean my fantasy drives are ticked off!

I did toy with the idea of a Porsche 997 GTS, as like the CSL they are a hoot to drive and possibly a future classic, but I’m just not a Porker type of guy, and I was so taken by the CSL visually when I viewed it at the dealers that I didn’t even realise it was parked right next to a £2m+ Ferrari Enzo! I’ll send more details and some pic’s of the car when it arrives near the end of the month. The car has had a number of previous owners so it will more than likely be known to others.

I’ve been using the Z Coupe forum for a few years and the info, members etc are great! I’m sure CSLRegister will be just as good and I look forward to becoming an active member.
Thanks
Chris

[Alx]

Welcome Chris!

[glendog74]

Welcome Chris and enjoy your CSL :thumbs:

[sailorbaz]

Welcome to the Forum Chris, hopefully you'll find most of your answers here mate.

[Trawler]

welcome to the mad house

[Mark CSL]

Welcome Chris :thumbs: i hope you have many happy miles in the CSL :supz:

[DazBlackCSL]

Welcome to the forum chaps :thumbs:

[Roland]

Welcome Chris :thumbs:

[alexk]

Welcome Chris !

Just on time for the 15th anniversary trip ;)
http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14612

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register Chris;)

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Welcome to the mad house Chris enjoy :thumbs:

[ChagaC]

After the longest month of my life I finally took delivery of the car yesterday! And guess what.....I've only gone a broken it already!:banghead:

Looks like a sensor fault as both the DSC and handbrake warning lights are showing, and based on the sideways action in the rain yesterday the traction control was definitely disengaged!

Not that surprising considering the car has only done about 500 miles over the last five years, and had its legs stretched yesterday, but I need to get it sorted before I head off on my Scotland road trip next weekend as the Highland roads + almost certain rain + no traction control = a big mess!

Gremlins aside I couldn't wipe the smile of my face yesterday. This is so far removed from a stock E46 M3 and indeed my Z3M Coupe. It really is an awesome machine, but the best part is the noise! Its so addictive!

Still trying to get to grips with the SMG box. Thankfully its a weekend toy rather than a daily driver as I'm not sure I could live with it, but it works a treat when you use the car as BMW intended!

[Chad]

After the longest month of my life I finally took delivery of the car yesterday! And guess what.....I've only gone a broken it already!:banghead:

Looks like a sensor fault as both the DSC and handbrake warning lights are showing, and based on the sideways action in the rain yesterday the traction control was definitely disengaged!

Not that surprising considering the car has only done about 500 miles over the last five years, and had its legs stretched yesterday, but I need to get it sorted before I head off on my Scotland road trip next weekend as the Highland roads + almost certain rain + no traction control = a big mess!

Gremlins aside I couldn't wipe the smile of my face yesterday. This is so far removed from a stock E46 M3 and indeed my Z3M Coupe. It really is an awesome machine, but the best part is the noise! Its so addictive!

Still trying to get to grips with the SMG box. Thankfully its a weekend toy rather than a daily driver as I'm not sure I could live with it, but it works a treat when you use the car as BMW intended! broken it already, you did realise when you bought the Csl they're not meant to be driven :thumbs:

[ChagaC]

broken it already, you did realise when you bought the Csl they're not meant to be driven :thumbs:

Must admit I wondered why the chap in the garage looked puzzled when I asked if I could take it for a spin! 🙄

Thankfully the lights have now gone out. Head back in the sand.

[select]

Hi Chris,

Sounds like you had fun despite the hiccups ;)

Probably a faulty wheel speed sensor, but if it doesn't return all is good.
As for SMG you will learn to drive it, but it needs time. It took me a couple thousand miles until i came to grips with it. Basicly you need to drive it just like a manual and give it a bit of gas on the downshifts if you aren't driving fast. It smoothes out the shift.
Apart from the 2 to 1 shift.. that i never manage to get smooth :hahaha:

[Chad]

Must admit I wondered why the chap in the garage looked puzzled when I asked if I could take it for a spin! ��

Thankfully the lights have now gone out. Head back in the sand.

I'm sure you will enjoy every moment in csl Chris , pulling out of a junction with tracksion control off in the damp , is the one that catches you out, Enjoy :thumbs:

[ChagaC]

My second weekend of enjoying the CSL and fall more in love with this car every time I get behind the wheel!

I had planned on going up to the Scottish Highlands to see some family, but as the only place in the whole of the UK with rain forecast was the West Coast I thought better of it, but still managed to spend most of the weekend with the biggest grin on my face!

Still getting used to the SMG box, its getting easier, but the car overall is just immense. The handling is near perfect, the noise is soooooo addictive!

Spent some time on the windy roads which suits the car perfectly. Straight line speed is perhaps not that epic compared to more modern cars I've driven, but the handling, OMG I'm in love!

I still get a boy hood twinge in my pants when I look at the car. Aesthetically is just works from every angle. It looks aggressive without being over the top. Spent ages washing it, much to the missus frustration!

[glendog74]

My second weekend of enjoying the CSL and fall more in love with this car every time I get behind the wheel!

I had planned on going up to the Scottish Highlands to see some family, but as the only place in the whole of the UK with rain forecast was the West Coast I thought better of it, but still managed to spend most of the weekend with the biggest grin on my face!

Still getting used to the SMG box, its getting easier, but the car overall is just immense. The handling is near perfect, the noise is soooooo addictive!

Spent some time on the windy roads which suits the car perfectly. Straight line speed is perhaps not that epic compared to more modern cars I've driven, but the handling, OMG I'm in love!

I still get a boy hood twinge in my pants when I look at the car. Aesthetically is just works from every angle. It looks aggressive without being over the top. Spent ages washing it, much to the missus frustration!

:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

[Serp]

Hi I'm Dave and have a lovely CSL, I like to think I'm keeping it in good state and have the warranty but am wondering what the concensus is nowadays ? how many have kept it going ? i've been quoted 793.... for renewal

[Mike R]

Hi I'm Dave and have a lovely CSL, I like to think I'm keeping it in good state and have the warranty but am wondering what the concensus is nowadays ? how many have kept it going ? i've been quoted 793.... for renewal

I pay mine monthly, but it is the full warranty for everything - which has been going since the factory warranty expired. Despite the number of years I have been paying for it, I wouldn't be without it.

£793 sounds very good (unless it is just for the limited version)?

[outnumbered]

Hi I'm Dave and have a lovely CSL, I like to think I'm keeping it in good state and have the warranty but am wondering what the concensus is nowadays ? how many have kept it going ? i've been quoted 793.... for renewal

I stopped mine at the end of last year after having the SMG actuator replaced as my last claim.

My car's only doing 1-2K a year now, so I'm planning to relax the service schedule a bit now that I don't have to keep it up for warranty compliance. I'm hoping the savings from that plus the warranty will add up to more than pay for the next fucking enormous bill that it lands me with :)

[Serp]

I stopped mine at the end of last year after having the SMG actuator replaced as my last claim.

My car's only doing 1-2K a year now, so I'm planning to relax the service schedule a bit now that I don't have to keep it up for warranty compliance. I'm hoping the savings from that plus the warranty will add up to more than pay for the next fucking enormous bill that it lands me with :)

Thanks that makes sense as I'm sure no ones putting high mileage on these days - I did try a claim for new front struts due to surface rust but was rejected...

[Mike R]

Thanks that makes sense as I'm sure no ones putting high mileage on these days - I did try a claim for new front struts due to surface rust but was rejected...

I can't believe you tried to even claim for that - that is normal wear and tear :blalalala:.

[Martin Drennan]

Evening all
New member from N.ireland
Been on the look for a Csl now for a while
Great info on them here on this site

If anyone selling one please shout

Marty D

[JayKay]

Hi All,
I joined not having a CSL. I have 2002 "regular" M3, 2005 ZCP (Interlagos/Cinnamon, SMG2, Slicktop), and recently purchased 2005 "regular" M3 that I want to convert as close to OEM CSL as possible.
Already had a great read here: http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13554
and convinced myself to purchase this airbox for both of my 2005 M3's

[WoopWoop]

Hi all, I?m the proud new owner of an SG CSL currently registered as UK53 CSL. Looks like there?s a great wealth of knowledge here so looking forward to being part of the community - cheers!

This one doesn?t quite look like a 1 lady owner car only driven slowly on sundays but that?s just the way I like it!

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Hi all, I?m the proud new owner of an SG CSL currently registered as UK53 CSL. Looks like there?s a great wealth of knowledge here so looking forward to being part of the community - cheers!

This one doesn?t quite look like a 1 lady owner car only driven slowly on sundays but that?s just the way I like it!

Enjoy your purchase, best results on track :thumbs:

[alexk]

Welcome to the register.
Congratulations on the car :thumbs:

[DazBlackCSL]

Welcome to the register, and congrats on your new purchase :beer:

[rstoughy]

Hi all, I?m the proud new owner of an SG CSL currently registered as UK53 CSL. Looks like there?s a great wealth of knowledge here so looking forward to being part of the community - cheers!

This one doesn?t quite look like a 1 lady owner car only driven slowly on sundays but that?s just the way I like it!

Hi and welcome :smt039 :thumbs:

[Sprinter77]

Hi everybody I?m new CSL owner
A hug from Spain ;)

[DazBlackCSL]

Welcome Sprinter :thumbs:

[rstoughy]

Hi everybody I?m new CSL owner
A hug from Spain ;)

Hi,
Welcome onboard.
Not as mad as it used to be on here but still some great people around. :thumbs: