Advice please guys

[mattbedford]

Im close to being able to afford a CSL at last and ive seen a few that interest me. Marks (csl-mba) is the best priced but i prefer Silver grey and the mileage is a bit high as im worried about depreciation.

Ive seen 2 others on pistonheads and wondered if they are anyones on here?

This one is reasonably priced but the pictures make it look dull and not looked after. The alloys are filthy......... http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/802723.htm


This one again is reasonably priced. Other pictures the guy has sent me shows one of the alloys to be badly scraped. Is it a lot to get an alloy refurbished.....
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/924446.htm

Hope ive not offended anyone on here if its their car! Any input would be much appreciated as its taken me ages to save for one and i want to make sure ive got a good one... Cheers

[cslgirl]

In the first ad, it mentioned "Recieved 10 out of 10 on Csl website" ??? Does it mean the csl as a car got a 10/10 on a car website or was it just rated 10/10 on a forum website I wonder? I must admit, if I was ever going to sell mine, not that I am, but if I did, I would make it look immaculate.

Second one, - dont you just love baby forces sale.... whats wrong with a child seat in the back like mine???? lol

Sorry not much help but just thinking out loud.

If you have any worries about that, if it were me, I would wait until one comes up for sale that you think is spot on and you don't have any concerns about and you are happy with all aspects of the ad and the look of the car. Just to add, from what I know now, I personally would buy a csl from someone I knew from a forum so I knew the car and its history and how it was looked after.

[jibm]

the first one seems a little cheap to me - maybe no a/c??

[Nords]

The first has been on sale for a long time. The advert says a couple of days but I remember it from before Christmas. It might be fine but I'd check that one with a fine toothcomb.

The second is new, never seen it before. Alloys do get scraped very easily so don't worry too much. I believe CSL alloys are quite easy to refurb (?) compared to std 18" and 19" M3 alloys?

[bryce]

They both look alright to me tbh.

Best idea is to go and have a look at them. Check for run in service and FSH. Ask what warranty work the cars had too. A car with more having been done to me means that the owner is an enthuasiast = good thing.

Wheels are approx £50 / wheel for refurb, and you can add warranty for under a £k if needs be.

[mattbedford]

Thanks guys and girls ! One is about 20 miles from me and the other is about 300 miles so ill probably be going to view the nearest. If an alloys only £50 to refurb then thats not a worry if the wheels are a bit kerbed. Is there anything in particular to check for with the gearbox etc? Never driven one so not sure how the gearbox should feel/sound.....

[bryce]

Have you ever driven SMG? (ever been in a CSL?)

There's not much to check really in terms of the gear box, I suspect you'll think the clutch is slurry (as I did, and many others on your first drive) but its really the norm.

Suggestions for driving - Sport on (doesnt switch safety features off), S3 for gear changes, and use the paddles. Make sure you use full throttle at least once past 3k rpm with sport on.

You'll come back £30k poorer mind... :thumbs:

[mattbedford]

I know i cant wait! Ive never been in one or driven an smg gearbox but i know i will love it. Would love to be able to have a look at someones for what theyre like and see how they go but i dont know wnywhere that i can see one near me !

[dustyjustin]

I live inear Blackpool and you are welcome to come and have a drive of mine. It is up for sale but wrong colour for you. But you are still welcome to come over. If it helps

[Radders]

the reason the first one is cheap is due to the guys location, he is at the VERY top of scotland in other words buying a car from Spain would be easier :hahaha: Sorry to all u scot's!

could be other reasons but i spoke to the guy originally and all sounded fine over the phone. once i discovered where he was i had to forget about it. imagine travelling for 11 hours to find it was not as you expected :banghead:

second car must be new as i have not come across it before and looks a good price for the mileage.

good luck! :smokin:

[mattbedford]

Justin thats a really kind offer. Would love to come and see one in the flesh. Bit worried about driving it incase something happened !! Let me know if youre free or taking her out sometime. Blackpools not too far from me! :drool:

[dustyjustin]

I use it everyday so you are welcome to come over any time. I can get half an hour free any time. It just gives you a good idea what they are like. For a fellow csl register user it will be a pleasure:thumbs:

[mattbedford]

I can get down tonight or anytime over the weekend whatever suits you?? Much appreciated Justin:beer:

[neil]

take a deposit :thumbs:

[dustyjustin]

you are very welcome to come over tonight. Give me a ring on 07778 461 394 so we can arrange a time. I have got some one coming on sat to have a look at it so would be best tonight :thumbs:

[csl_mba]

That second one is quite cheap for the mileage, but i think black is better :thumbs:

[dustyjustin]

Neil, why do i not get an email any more when some one responds to my threads?

[bryce]

Neil, why do i not get an email any more when some one responds to my threads?


You just need to change your settings Justin (things have changed a bit since the launch)

Click User CP (top left) \ Edit Options (left hand column) \ Default Thread Subscription Mode and choose Instant Email Notification. :thumbs:

[rstoughy]

The 1st one was on my list of ones to look at up here. Just that i bought the one before it in the que.

I actually know one of the sellers mates and the reason its being sold is they have just had a baby in the last 2 weeks.

He has been trying to sell on and off for a while to get something a little more child friendly.

Think he needs to move on the price a little to shift it.

You want me to go and have a look at it for you? It's a local car to me so i have no problem with doing that for you.

I can take other pics of anything in particular you'd like to see.

Let me know and i will arrange it.

[Hypnotic]

Hi Matt, only just seen this thread , if you don't see Dusty's motor ,I'm in Bolton ,but I'm always in and out of town(Manchester), I play golf at Chorlton , 3 times a week.I don't normally use the CSL , but I could always go in it ,so you could have a look/drive.
Cheers
Gary

[jibm]

[quote=bryce;16256]S3 for gear changes, /quote] :gayfight::hahaha:

[mattbedford]

Really appreciate all the offers thanks guys. I actually went out in Justins last night. It was sensational !! I was expecting it to be good but this was far better than i imagined ! He even let me drive it:drool: The throttle response was amazing and was similar to the Karts i race which are lightening quick and responsive. Massive thanks to Justin to be so kind to show me his as i wasnt looking to buy it as i wanted one in SG colour, however Justins is in great condition and has been well looked after and looks like he might have a sale. If not then i might take you up on that offer paul. Did i mention the noise too??? Incredible. It sounds like an old touring car !

[bryce]

S3 for gear changes

:gayfight::hahaha:

I deserved that :gayfight:

You going for a black one then Matt? Imagine how much you would have enjoyed it if you were out in my fast SG one :thumbs:

Thats very good of Justin to take you a spin regardless:beer:

[mattbedford]

Yeah i think i might be getting a black one, fingers crossed !!:thumbs:

[azrael]

Yeah i think i might be getting a black one, fingers crossed !!:thumbs:

I wouldn't let the colour sway me, go for it!

[DazBlackCSL]

Yeah i think i might be getting a black one, fingers crossed !!:thumbs:

In a group of SG ones ...black is the EVIL twin :smt077

[Mark CSL]

In a group of SG ones ...black is the EVIL twin :smt077
And all the women love BLACK ;) You and me daz will have a ball at the ring :drool:

[Nords]

And all the women love DIRTY ;) You and me daz will have a ball at the ring :drool:

True, I suppose!
;)

[DazBlackCSL]

And all the women love BLACK ;) You and me daz will have a ball at the ring :drool:


Gotta love the dirty ones :whistle::smokin:

[glendog74]

You going for a black one then Matt? Imagine how much you would have enjoyed it if you were out in my fast SG one :thumbs:

But i'd heard that you are rather sloooow...! :hahaha: