I bought a brand new 2003 CSL today!!

[edylcreyob]

I was referred here as I had posted on M3 site but its great to find a CSL specific group

I found a 900km, Dec 2003 build CSL for sale last week and immediatley dumped my C63 Mercedes of 8 weeks and bought it today

Story goes like this...

First owner, an Aussie, lived in Singapore for what was supposed to be 2 years, saw a CSL overseas and decided he had to have one when he returned to Aust. Got his partner to find one in Australia which was the last of the 24 cars bought in to Australia. It supposed to be "engine unrestricted" you guys might help me out as to what that actually means.

He buys the car and has it put in to storeage till he returns only he is still in Singapore 6 years later.

Car has done 900km, thats right 900km, on the roller at the storeage facility has never actually been driven on the road ever as it got to the facility via tow truck.

I paid about 2/3 of new car price from 2004.

Looking forward to checking it out and changing all fluids and then running it in!!!!!!!

It has the radio and air con as did all cars that made it to Australia its too hot without air con over here

No pics yet don't collect till Friday.

[TANKSLAPPER]

Well done I'm envious of you, I would buy another low miler if I could find one.

And welcome

[Yanto]

That is Mega mate :thumbs::thumbs: congratulations

Lowest I have heard and I thought Cosmicboys car was low on miles.....

Unrestricted means the 155 mph limiter was removed at factory - something owners could have done if they could produce racing licence....so it'll now do 250 mph ;)

[phat///M3]

Glad to see you made it over here Clyde, cant wait for pics as the car must literally be showroom fresh.

[azrael]

Lucky, how dod you come across that, not bad price either.

Suprised NZ didn't buy it for spares :-D

[edylcreyob]

It was advertsied on an internet car selling site in Australia and first in wins!!!! Of course its RHD so probably makes it even rarer I guess, anyone know how many RHD v LHD they made???

[mole]

Wow, pics as soon as you have it :thumbs:

[glendog74]

Cool :smokin:

Welcome!

[Fasteddie]

wow, i know of somebody over here who has a CSL that does no mileage and he was offered more than original retail for it, which was refused as it aint up for sale but 2/3 of original for a car like that is top. Good luck with the running in. bet your glad to get out of that hooligan's machine and into something more focused and down right, er hooligan! :thumbs:

[DuncanR]

Lowest I have heard and I thought Cosmicboys car was low on miles.....


Mine will be lowest if I get a new engine !! 0000000 miles !!:hahaha:

[azrael]

It was advertsied on an internet car selling site in Australia and first in wins!!!! Of course its RHD so probably makes it even rarer I guess, anyone know how many RHD v LHD they made???

422 for the UK, handfull for Aus 20 or so iirc

not sure about any others

[thegingerninja]

Good find - I'm very jealous! Pics as soon as you can please.

I wonder how long it will be before some of the more "used" cars start getting restored to their former glory. 5-10 years?

[Fasteddie]

Mine will be lowest if I get a new engine !! 0000000 miles !!:hahaha:
Bottom end re-build, it's in the tea leaves! Unless the man from BMW comes round, I hear he ain't like the man from Del Monte!

[alexk]

Congratulations for the new car :thumbs:

I know from BMW Motorsport that Rossi bought a brand new CSL couple of years ago.
BMW Motorsport found it locked up in the basement of some dealer and gave it to Rossi.

On this note, we should ask Valentino to join our forum :whistle:

[danp]

It was advertsied on an internet car selling site in Australia and first in wins!!!! Of course its RHD so probably makes it even rarer I guess, anyone know how many RHD v LHD they made???

Congraulations!

From bmwmregistry.com:

"
A total of 1,358 E46 M3 CSLs were produced to European specification between June and December of 2003 in both left-hand drive (823 built) and right-hand drive (535 built) configuration. (This figure excludes an additional series of at least a dozen pre-production M3 CSL prototypes built between September of 2002 and February of 2003.
"

[TMAQ]

sounds great, would be good to see some pictures :thumbs:

[karbonkid]

Exciting Stuff! I'd be hesitant driving it with such low mileage. Look forward to seeing some photos. :smt023

[Bounce]

Nice one mate,and welcome on here.:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

[edylcreyob]

Thanks for all the kind words, I and the car are sure in for a surprise soon as I have never driven one and this one has never been driven....2 virgins!!!:smt055

Thanks for the info re RHD cars there were definately 24 that came to Australia.

As this car is supposedly unrestricted.....haven't had that confirmed by BMW yet, what does that mean the likely top speed is now instead of the 155mph???

[Yanto]

C.180 /185 mph:thumbs:

[edylcreyob]

thanks, cheers:beer:

[mattCSLnut]

Thanks for all the kind words, I and the car are sure in for a surprise soon as I have never driven one and this one has never been driven....2 virgins!!!:smt055

Thanks for the info re RHD cars there were definately 24 that came to Australia.

As this car is supposedly unrestricted.....haven't had that confirmed by BMW yet, what does that mean the likely top speed is now instead of the 155mph???

The clocks will tell you 180/185 MPH :whistle: ... a GPS device will be more accurate and read 168 MPH - 173 MPH as the manual gauges in the car tend to over read by quite a margin at that speed. ;)
I'd watch your mirrors like a hawk for the ever so militant Victoria Police :whistle:

[mattCSLnut]

Mine will be lowest if I get a new engine !! 0000000 miles !!:hahaha:
I saw your big end shells yesterday :119: well, what's left of them :whistle:

[mole]

The clocks will tell you 180/185 MPH :whistle: ... a GPS device will be more accurate and read 168 MPH - 173 MPH as the manual gauges in the car tend to over read by quite a margin at that speed. ;)
I'd watch your mirrors like a hawk for the ever so militant Victoria Police :whistle:

Didn't somebody have 193mph GPS confirmed? :whistle:

[Yanto]

Didn't somebody have 193mph GPS confirmed? :whistle:

That was a SG one right ?;)

[DazBlackCSL]

That was a SG one right ?;)

http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/lol-058.gif (http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/facebook-smileys.html)

chasing one of the black ones of course :whistle:

[DuncanR]

Didn't somebody have 193mph GPS confirmed? :whistle:


Uh ... yes Rich ... that would be me... about 3 seconds before the fookin big ends blew !!! :hahaha::hahaha:

Last time at Ring F/O down the Dottinger in a limited Black motor, speedo was bang on 155, GPS read 149, and MattCSLnutt was wondering wtf I was slowing up for !

[mole]

Uh ... yes Rich ... that would be me... about 3 seconds before the fookin big ends blew !!! :hahaha::hahaha:

Last time at Ring F/O down the Dottinger in a limited Black motor, speedo was bang on 155, GPS read 149, and MattCSLnutt was wondering wtf I was slowing up for !

:whistle:

[glendog74]

This thread also talks of limiters/top speeds:

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=761&highlight=speed+test

The most i have had to date so far is 169mph on GPS (180mph on speedo) and there is clearly still some extra 'go' left in the car but have never had the road space to try for more!

[AlexGTT]

I think 170-175 is realistic. More to the point, that's enough isn't it? How many times will we have the chance?

[mattCSLnut]

Didn't somebody have 193mph GPS confirmed? :whistle:
Wouldn't that just be completely off the clock ? :whistle:

[mattCSLnut]

This thread also talks of limiters/top speeds:

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=761&highlight=speed+test

The most i have had to date so far is 169mph on GPS (180mph on speedo) and there is clearly still some extra 'go' left in the car but have never had the road space to try for more!

Yeah... the last 20 mph are hard work, even on German Autobahns :whistle:

[mattCSLnut]

Uh ... yes Rich ... that would be me... about 3 seconds before the fookin big ends blew !!! :hahaha::hahaha:

Last time at Ring F/O down the Dottinger in a limited Black motor, speedo was bang on 155, GPS read 149, and MattCSLnutt was wondering wtf I was slowing up for !
Yeah... what was that all about m8 :smt017 I thought the Black ones were the Faster ones :whistle: My max speed down the Dottinger-Hohe was 168 on the clock (156 GPS) :whistle:

[Yanto]

Yeah... what was that all about m8 :smt017 I thought the Black ones were the Faster ones :whistle: My max speed down the Dottinger-Hohe was 168 on the clock (156 GPS) :whistle:

Fookin ell.....my first time round for me is likely to be nearer 68 ! :hahaha:

[mole]

Wouldn't that just be completely off the clock ? :whistle:

Wayyyy off. I dunno, never done, just something I "heard" - as Alex says, who really cares :hahaha:

[mole]

Fookin ell.....my first time round for me is likely to be nearer 68 ! :hahaha:

:hahaha:

[mattCSLnut]

Fookin ell.....my first time round for me is likely to be nearer 68 ! :hahaha:

68 mph is dangerously slow :hahaha: ;)
You're more then welcome to sit in the passenger seat of my SG CSL for the roller-coaster ride that is the Nordschleife :beer:

[Yanto]

68 mph is dangerously slow :hahaha: ;)
You're more then welcome to sit in the passenger seat of my SG CSL for the roller-coaster ride that is the Nordschleife :beer:

I'll take you up on that, thx Matt - want a pax before my first turn...:beer:

Does the glove box come with the optional bog roll holder ?

[Dan]

Congratulations for the new car :thumbs:

I know from BMW Motorsport that Rossi bought a brand new CSL couple of years ago.
BMW Motorsport found it locked up in the basement of some dealer and gave it to Rossi.

On this note, we should ask Valentino to join our forum :whistle:

That would be absolutely amazing if he did Alex! :hahaha: :smokin: :smokin: :smokin:

I believe that he has also very recently driven the new M3 GTS model too! ;) :drool:

[mattCSLnut]

Does the glove box come with the optional bog roll holder ?

No m8... but it sounds like I might have to install the optional "Jesus !!! handle" :whistle:

[mattCSLnut]

That would be absolutely amazing if he did Alex! :hahaha: :smokin: :smokin: :smokin:

I believe that he has also very recently driven the new M3 GTS model too! ;) :drool:
He seems like a COOL dude with impeccable taste in cars :beer: Not too shabby on two wheels either :whistle:

[DuncanR]

Fookin ell.....my first time round for me is likely to be nearer 68 ! :hahaha:

The way my engine is going mate ... you will come past me !:bigcry:

[Roland]

That would be absolutely amazing if he did Alex! :hahaha: :smokin: :smokin: :smokin:

I believe that he has also very recently driven the new M3 GTS model too! ;) :drool:

he did it

http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu58/m3csl1_2009/imageDispatcher-2.jpg?t=1273678902

[mattCSLnut]

he did it

http://i633.photobucket.com/albums/uu58/m3csl1_2009/imageDispatcher-2.jpg?t=1273678902
I hope he's not saying " Merda !!! Spero che questo non è più veloce allora il mio nuovo CSL " :hahaha: :whistle:

[edylcreyob]

Got the options list for the car does anyone know if option
231 Deletion VMax Down Control is proof the car is unrestricted???

[alexk]

Got the options list for the car does anyone know if option
231 Deletion VMax Down Control is proof the car is unrestricted???

Yes, it's unrestricted :thumbs:

[shimmy]

That would be absolutely amazing if he did Alex! :hahaha: :smokin: :smokin: :smokin:

I believe that he has also very recently driven the new M3 GTS model too! ;) :drool:

Just texted Vale and he says that he'll only join in if he can go front of the Man Train with Glendog just behind!:bigcry:

[edylcreyob]

Yes, it's unrestricted :thumbs:


sweet:drool:

[TANKSLAPPER]

sweet:drool:


I wouldn't worry about the top speed limiter, it's not even run in yet lol :thumbs:

[edylcreyob]

I wouldn't worry about the top speed limiter, it's not even run in yet lol :thumbs:

Yes good point I was thinking about the run in bit might have to start from scratch.

Once I get all the fluids done and any computer upgrades done I'll probabaly invest in another set of rims with "normal" road tyres and keep the originals in case I display the car sometime. Won't cry if I kerb them that way!!!!

[TANKSLAPPER]

It's good to know you are going to drive it.

[edylcreyob]

It's good to know you are going to drive it.

Always going to drive it but not a daily of course and I have it insured on the basis of less than 2500km per year.

We have "historic Plate" registration which means you can register the car cheaply but can only drive to car club event days, club meetings, repair shops etc.

Not sure I'll do that as you can't take it out for a spin when you feel like it:drool:

[NZ_M3]

:thumbs: Superb purchase!!!

Good to see CSL prices are still strong across the Tasman :supz: Might just have to send mine over if I ever sell it :hahaha:

[edylcreyob]

:thumbs: Superb purchase!!!

Good to see CSL prices are still strong across the Tasman :supz: Might just have to send mine over if I ever sell it :hahaha:

This is a unique circumstance, buyer wanted a premium for the the fact its a new car and I was happy to pay a premium, average price is a little above half original price for cars that have done 20,000km or so.

Not many to get a guide on as only 24 were delivered and at least 2 have gone to god.

[Yanto]

waiting for the pics......cmon....;)

[edylcreyob]

Seems like I have the whole world awake and wondering where are the pics. Some are even suggesting this is a hoax I had posted on M3 site before being re directed here.

Its not a hoax the car exists I have paid a depsoit but sadly the original books and keys could not be located and I refused to take delivery until that has happened. They were located late Friday but need to be couried to where the car is (car in one state, Victoria, books in another state , South Australia) so this means no car till Monday afternoon (Aust time).:banghead:

I do hope you can survive till then.

Have a good weekend

[shimmy]

im waiting........................................... .............................;)

[Pip1968]

I think 170-175 is realistic. More to the point, that's enough isn't it? How many times will we have the chance?

Aren't you missing the point Alex?

Pip :whistle:

[edylcreyob]

im waiting........................................... .............................;)

and hopefully tomorrow I can deliver, camera is charged and providing the courier company does what it is supposed to do then in about 22 hrs you will have all the pics you need, even from underneath hopefully.

[edylcreyob]

Well I did get the car today but very late today unfortunately so the best I can do is this little teaser until tomorrow.

First thing I did was read the running in instructions on the window!!!

[mole]

Wow, glad it finally happened for you :thumbs:

[TMAQ]

:drool: look forward to seeing more pix

[jonv]

As a matter of interest, what price does an average mile (40k) CSL fetch in Oz?

I am planning to move to Queensland at the end of the year and plan to import the CSL with me. I don`t really want to leave it behind.

I do not plan to sell it, but it would be good to know it`s approx. value?

Jon

[Roland]

:drool: look forward to seeing more pix
+1:whistle:

[SpineOnABap]

:drool: look forward to seeing more pix

I've got a fair idea what it may look like ;) :thumbs:

[azrael]

I've got a fair idea what it may look like ;) :thumbs:

Lol, indeed

Still a great find though!

[edylcreyob]

As a matter of interest, what price does an average mile (40k) CSL fetch in Oz?

I am planning to move to Queensland at the end of the year and plan to import the CSL with me. I don`t really want to leave it behind.

I do not plan to sell it, but it would be good to know it`s approx. value?

Jon

Hmm might have some bad news for you re the import.......you can't and then get it registered. You can drive it on the track but thats it or at least thats how I understand it to be....I'll do some checking on the DOTARS web site for you.

As to pricing if you can find one, we only got 24 cars out here, I would say around the $110k Aussie or around the $50k pound mark. yes more expensive than in the UK for sure but of course no use if it can't be registered!!!!!

[edylcreyob]

Yes its true you know what they look like here is mine as I received it yesterday it is brand new with the exception of a little dust on the suspension and in the engine bay

[mole]

Brand spanking new :thumbs:

[edylcreyob]

Brand spanking new :thumbs:
Stand by for a flood of pics in the next 2 hrs. Requests taken???

[edylcreyob]

Here we go

[edylcreyob]

and again

[TMAQ]

:thumbs: nice snaps, wish mine looked like that :smt055

[edylcreyob]

and more

[edylcreyob]

Whats the best way to jack these cars up. Is there a special tool designed by a clever someone that fits in the jacking point and that a trolley jack will work with????

If so where do I get it and how much??

Thanks

[TANKSLAPPER]

What like this

2132


2133


I made it to fit the jacking point under the car out of a bit of mild steel

[mole]

Whats the best way to jack these cars up. Is there a special tool designed by a clever someone that fits in the jacking point and that a trolley jack will work with????

If so where do I get it and how much??

Thanks

Love seeing the pics :thumbs:

You can get these....

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/es251251_es251602/ES251251/

I was going to order one myself :whistle:

[TANKSLAPPER]

Love seeing the pics :thumbs:

You can get these....

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/es251251_es251602/ES251251/

I was going to order one myself :whistle:



You will need a low entry jack.

[edylcreyob]

You will need a low entry jack.

I previously owned a thing called a Walkinshaw Group A Commodore (Holden(GMH) V8 with help from Tom Walkinshaw it had a lip that is lower than the CSL and further in front so I made some 2 step ramps so getting it off the ground is no issue but didn't want to try the up in the air bit till I had a better jacking method.

My trolley jack has a round top which hopefully the part mentioned is bigger then all will be good...otherwise a new trolley jack with a flat plate is required it seems.

[edylcreyob]

Good old Google I found these also

http://www.reverselogic.us/ReverseLogicLimited/Home.html

[mole]

Good old Google I found these also

http://www.reverselogic.us/ReverseLogicLimited/Home.html

Saw those too - works out cheaper postage wise :thumbs:

[jonv]

Hmm might have some bad news for you re the import.......you can't and then get it registered. You can drive it on the track but thats it or at least thats how I understand it to be....I'll do some checking on the DOTARS web site for you.

As to pricing if you can find one, we only got 24 cars out here, I would say around the $110k Aussie or around the $50k pound mark. yes more expensive than in the UK for sure but of course no use if it can't be registered!!!!!

Thank you for the info.

I would really appreciate any info you can find out?

Jon

[DuncanR]

Yes good point I was thinking about the run in bit might have to start from scratch.

Once I get all the fluids done and any computer upgrades done I'll probabaly invest in another set of rims with "normal" road tyres and keep the originals in case I display the car sometime. Won't cry if I kerb them that way!!!!

I wouldn't worry about the top speed limiter, it's not even run in yet lol :thumbs:

edylcreyob, I offer a personalised "engine running in" service, you ship it over, I pay the freight, I will then run it in for you, and then ship you "an" engine back !! sorted !! :whistle:

[edylcreyob]

What and I miss all the fun....no way Jose. I promise I am going to drive it sure it will stay low mileage but I am going to get it run in as soon as I can just another 1000km to go....should be done by tomorrow night:hahaha:

[alexk]

The car looks ....



...



....


NEW
Well done !!! it's very very nice :thumbs:

[Bounce]

Very nice mate,could do with a few stone chips on the front bumper though,like a real CSL.;)

[mattCSLnut]

Very nice mate,could do with a few stone chips on the front bumper though,like a real CSL.;)


:hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha:

[Yanto]

Car looks fantastic....well done :thumbs:

[NZ_M3]

Superb!! :thumbs: Congrats!

But your handbrake needs adjusting :hahaha::blalalala: (should lock the wheels between 3 to 6 clicks)

[edylcreyob]

Trying to out do 1cosmicboy fat chance by the looks of his car but we will see

[DuncanR]

Superb!! :thumbs: Congrats!

But your handbrake needs adjusting :hahaha::blalalala: (should lock the wheels between 3 to 6 clicks)

Fook me Tom ! CSL Miami in New Zealand now ...you need to get out more with Shimmy mate !:hahaha:

[edylcreyob]

Took some rear end shots today

[edylcreyob]

and some more

[edylcreyob]

and the last for today if your sick of pics let me know and I'll move on otherwise happy to keep posting them

[DuncanR]

Took some rear end shots today
Could yopu turn the BMW centre badge so that its level with the M logo on the wheels please Edy !!:hahaha:

[edylcreyob]

Could yopu turn the BMW centre badge so that its level with the M logo on the wheels please Edy !!:hahaha:

Funny:hahaha:

[alexk]

Could yopu turn the BMW centre badge so that its level with the M logo on the wheels please Edy !!:hahaha:

We are talking the same language ! I am doing this all the time.
I know Rob does this too :thumbs:

Keep the photos coming mate :supz:

[edylcreyob]

We are talking the same language ! I am doing this all the time.
I know Rob does this too :thumbs:

Keep the photos coming mate :supz:

OK will do so tomorrow do I line up both M's hate to get it wrong:hahaha:

[thegingerninja]

Nice - such a great find! It must be quite a strange feeling having a "new car" that is actually 6 to 7 years old.

[Bounce]

Could yopu turn the BMW centre badge so that its level with the M logo on the wheels please Edy !!:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha: :whistle:

[Yanto]

Dribble.....:smt055

[edylcreyob]

:hahaha::hahaha: :whistle:

Like this or 180 degrees rotated this matches BMW on wheel but M is upside down hate to be non conforming;)

[edylcreyob]

Some fron under rear RHS guard

[alexk]

The logo orientation is wrong....

Also, your camber in the rear axle needs adjustment ;)

[mattCSLnut]

Like this or 180 degrees rotated this matches BMW on wheel but M is upside down hate to be non conforming;)

180 degrees the other way so it all reads right :whistle: and get the inside of your exhaust tips cleaned ;) they look disgraceful :hahaha: ;)
We have very high standards on here, U know :smt037

[shimmy]

is that some rust on your exhaust back box:whistle:

[thegingerninja]

Rear exhaust is rusting - may aswell just right the whole car off now:smt120

[thegingerninja]

Damn you shimmy!....beat me to it:birdman:

[shimmy]

180 degrees the other way so it all reads right :whistle: and get the inside of your exhaust tips cleaned ;) they look disgraceful :hahaha: ;)
We have very high standards on here, U know :smt037

Matt - why dont you look after your car that well?

It looks a disgrace :beer:

[edylcreyob]

180 degrees the other way so it all reads right :whistle: and get the inside of your exhaust tips cleaned ;) they look disgraceful :hahaha: ;)
We have very high standards on here, U know :smt037

Yeah thought you might say that I'll fix tomorrow to keep you all happy

I haven't attacked the exhaust yet but it won't stay that way trust me

[Rutkowski]

wow congrats!! :thumbs:

[SpineOnABap]

is that some rust on your exhaust back box:whistle:

Don't joke about it... when the CSLs first got delivered there was someone who 'rejected' theirs because they weren't happy with the exhaust welds :hahaha: (any old excuse eh!)

[DuncanR]

The logo orientation is wrong....

Also, your camber in the rear axle needs adjustment ;)

is that some rust on your exhaust back box:whistle:

And there is some slight rusting inside the holes of the drilled discs, you need to wrap some fine emery cloth around a welding rod, and push it backwards and forwards through ALL the holes to bring that car up to our exacting standards...mine being a shining example :whistle:

[edylcreyob]

And there is some slight rusting inside the holes of the drilled discs, you need to wrap some fine emery cloth around a welding rod, and push it backwards and forwards through ALL the holes to bring that car up to our exacting standards...mine being a shining example :whistle:

Thanks for the tip was wondering how to fix that without pulling all the discs off which I don't really want to do.....been there done that anal stuff with my older Porsches.

I will try to make them better for you

I fixed the wheel emblems though if only everything was so easy

[Bounce]

And there is some slight rusting inside the holes of the drilled discs, you need to wrap some fine emery cloth around a welding rod, and push it backwards and forwards through ALL the holes to bring that car up to our exacting standards...mine being a shining example :whistle::hahaha::hahaha:

[SpineOnABap]

IIRC it was Thorney who first ran with the 'W' wheel emblem - it was years ago & picked up at a South Mimms Meet (from memory) :hahaha:

[edylcreyob]

180 degrees the other way so it all reads right :whistle: and get the inside of your exhaust tips cleaned ;) they look disgraceful :hahaha: ;)
We have very high standards on here, U know :smt037

OK they look like that now

Sorry please forgive me;)

[edylcreyob]

While you were all sleeping I was out driving........true....... see the speedo has moved and the car is at temp.

Everything seems to be working fine after its 7 year slumber.

Had to vacuum the mats I got a stone on them;)

[mattCSLnut]

OK they look like that now

Sorry please forgive me;)


Ohh OK, you're forgiven ;) :hahaha: just this once :whistle:

[edylcreyob]

Ohh OK, you're forgiven ;) :hahaha: just this once :whistle:

I suppose I need a pic to prove it

[mattCSLnut]

I suppose I need a pic to prove it
Perfect :thumbs: now we're talking :beer:

[edylcreyob]

OK cleaning continues, is it as simple as it looks to remove the front black plastic that covers the bottom of the engine...want to get all the wax off it seems easier off the car than on.

Solved the problem with the rust in the brake discs, pics tomorrow after I finish the first one to see if you all approve.

Also want to remove the offending, rusting (hardly) rear muffler box so I can get it coated with a hight temp paint is that just a matter of undoing the flange bolts and then the taking the 2 nuts off the rubber blocks at the sides???

Thanks

[mole]

Yep the 4 flange bolts, and the 6 bolts that hold the rubber mounts to the car.
Be careful it weighs 25kg!!!

[glendog74]

The plastic under tray is easy to remove as you rightly suspect. ;)

[M3_CSL]

This is a unique circumstance, buyer wanted a premium for the the fact its a new car and I was happy to pay a premium, average price is a little above half original price for cars that have done 20,000km or so.

Not many to get a guide on as only 24 were delivered and at least 2 have gone to god.


Hi mate,

there were 27 all together from BMW Australia... i used to own the 3rd one... great car and I saw your car on the internet for a couple of weeks, was really tempted to get it... but wife didn't like the idea...

Great purchase mate for 150K since it was 240K back in 2003/04!

cheers,

richie

[edylcreyob]

Hi mate,

there were 27 all together from BMW Australia... i used to own the 3rd one... great car and I saw your car on the internet for a couple of weeks, was really tempted to get it... but wife didn't like the idea...

Great purchase mate for 150K since it was 240K back in 2003/04!

cheers,

richie

Seems to be a few different figures going around about how many, I had heard 24 from 3 different sources so your 27 is new information. Guess I'll check with BMW at some stage to clarify for sure. Fron CSL to Gallardo S nice!!!! I'm jealous.

At that list price guess that make the $140k purchase price even better:wink:

[edylcreyob]

The plastic under tray is easy to remove as you rightly suspect. ;)

Yep even my grannie could have done that one.

What about the metal cover thats next in line held on by several bolts and anything else????

[M3_CSL]

Seems to be a few different figures going around about how many, I had heard 24 from 3 different sources so your 27 is new information. Guess I'll check with BMW at some stage to clarify for sure. Fron CSL to Gallardo S nice!!!! I'm jealous.

At that list price guess that make the $140k purchase price even better:wink:


27 is definitely correct... 'insider information'... 2 black and 25 grey...

there was a 360 in between the the CSL and the Gallardo... and if I could, I would have grabbed that CSL of yours... very good buy mate and keep on to it, it will definitely keep its value (at least here in australia)!

cheers,

richie

[jonv]

I would like to make it 28! What are my chances of bringing mine over as a presonal import later this year? Just to increase the numbers of Black ones!

Had a quick look on the DOTARS web-site, but don`t fully understand??

[edylcreyob]

I would like to make it 28! What are my chances of bringing mine over as a presonal import later this year? Just to increase the numbers of Black ones!

Had a quick look on the DOTARS web-site, but don`t fully understand??


See here...

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/importing_vehicles/general/EligibilityCriteria_2.aspx#seven


In point 5 which of the criteria do you meet to import a car, if its none your f....ed:bigcry: or are you going to be point 7 a visitor for an extended time?? Then I can figure it out from there.

[DuncanR]

The plastic under tray is easy to remove as you rightly suspect. ;)

Best achieved giving it the beans down the Foxhole with lowered suspension though imho !:hahaha:

[mattCSLnut]

Best achieved giving it the beans down the Foxhole with lowered suspension though imho !:hahaha:

Failing that, chuck it HOT into Karussell :whistle: that ought to do it :thumbs:

[M3_CSL]

I would like to make it 28! What are my chances of bringing mine over as a presonal import later this year? Just to increase the numbers of Black ones!

Had a quick look on the DOTARS web-site, but don`t fully understand??

your car won't be the 28th.... since there are a few imported CSL in Australia already from what I learnt from the forum...

if you are migrating over here, you can definitely bring the car with you, tax free that is... I believe Mark knows about that.. best of luck!

richie

[edylcreyob]

your car won't be the 28th.... since there are a few imported CSL in Australia already from what I learnt from the forum...

if you are migrating over here, you can definitely bring the car with you, tax free that is... I believe Mark knows about that.. best of luck!

richie


Not so Richie if he hasn't owned the car for the 12 months prior he definately cannot bring it in no matter what he intends to do in regard to permanent Aussie status etc.

[M3_CSL]

Not so Richie if he hasn't owned the car for the 12 months prior he definately cannot bring it in no matter what he intends to do in regard to permanent Aussie status etc.

That's correct.... he has to own the car for at least 12 months before he can bring it over duty free... :)

richie

[Mark CSL]

That's correct.... he has to own the car for at least 12 months before he can bring it over duty free... :)

richie


Richie How a bout some pix of you new car :whistle::thumbs:

[M3_CSL]

ok... just a few... don't really want to steal someone's thread... The car is in Arancio Ymir (Flat orange) and one of the 2 in Australia in that colour... here you go... it is a proper manual :)

http://www.equibs.com/arancio_ymir/1.jpg

http://www.equibs.com/arancio_ymir/3.jpg

http://www.equibs.com/arancio_ymir/6.jpg

cheers,

richie

[edylcreyob]

Hmmmm....I think awesome sums it up


CSL to Ferrari to Lambo.....no more steps on the ladder Richie

[Marc]

Richie

New wheels look awsome. You didnt keep the Black 360 long...


Eddie great to see you finally have your CSL. Pictures are pristine. Very lucky find. :thumbs:

[M3_CSL]

Richie

New wheels look awsome. You didnt keep the Black 360 long...


Eddie great to see you finally have your CSL. Pictures are pristine. Very lucky find. :thumbs:

Marc,

Good to know that you are enjoying your CSL, I missed the car since you took it off my hands... and it is great to know that it goes to a really caring owner :)

I get bored with all my cars quite easily somehow, but the CSL is the only car that I miss after selling it believe it or not... probably that's also why I love this CSL community so much :smt055

cheers and take care!

richie

[Mark CSL]

I do like Lambos you car looks cool :beer:

[edylcreyob]

Had the car to BMW service today removed every fluid and changed them for new. I had the technicians in a flap, many had never seen a CSL let alone one that had done 900 odd kms.

Now what to do about tyres as it rains a lot here in Melbourne...perhaps just drive it on sunny days but tyres are 7 years old and despite lack of use are probably past their use by date.

[mole]

Go out and finish the cups......... then replace with fresh cups :thumbs:

[thegingerninja]

Bin them, they will be past their best. Buy another set of wheels and have one set with cups, and one set with normal road tyres.

[edylcreyob]

Who does the best replica CSL wheels real ones cost way too much down under and much better to kerb the cheapies.

[glendog74]

I fitted a front pair of part worn '7 year old' Cup tyres at the Spa track day recently (they were removed from a new CSL back in 2003).

Although they felt hard, they did perform surprisingly well after some warming :thumbs:

[jonv]

Not so Richie if he hasn't owned the car for the 12 months prior he definately cannot bring it in no matter what he intends to do in regard to permanent Aussie status etc.

I have owned the car for nearly 2 years now and have permanent Aussie status.

I plan to head out end of this year, any advise, website etc. would be a huge help guys??

Thanks

[edylcreyob]

Well you won't have any problems on what I have read then....I assume its RHD...no duty just need to apply and that should be that.

That will mean 27 minus 3 plus 1 = 25 cars in the country!!!;)

[edylcreyob]

All you need to kow is contained in the general information section, part 5 personal imports.

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/importing_vehicles/index.aspx

[NZ_M3]

Which Melbourne dealership did you go to? I've got a good BMW technician friend that moved over to work in Melbourne last year - highly recommend him if you take in your CSL (he's familiar with them too as he used to work on mine on some occassions) :thumbs:

[edylcreyob]

I go to Stillwells..have done so for a while as I had an E39 540 and now an E 60 540.

Thanks for the heads up but I don't anticipate the CSL needing to visit the doctor again for quite a while

[phat///M3]

I wish I could move to Australia :banghead:

[M3_CSL]

I go to Stillwells..have done so for a while as I had an E39 540 and now an E 60 540.

Thanks for the heads up but I don't anticipate the CSL needing to visit the doctor again for quite a while

Stillwell is not bad.. I go to Doncaster as I know nearly every old faces there (been their customer for over 15 years)... They do have a few CSLs there, so if you have any problem, let me know, I can hook you up with some good technicians :)

if you want to buy some cup tyres, let me know, I got mine quite cheap, should be able to get you a set cheap in hawthorn :)

enjoy the car mate!

cheers,

richie

[edylcreyob]

Thanks for the heads up...yes think I will need to do something with the tyres so may be in touch

[NZ_M3]

Richie

Can you post or PM me cup prices from Australia as a comparison - just want to see if it's cheaper than importing from the States.

Thanks.

[M3_CSL]

Richie

Can you post or PM me cup prices from Australia as a comparison - just want to see if it's cheaper than importing from the States.

Thanks.

Hi mate, PM sent :)

richie

[Dan]

Stunning pics mate, I don't know how I missed this one! Lol :smokin: :smokin:

I can't believe people are running down these kind of cars, it's each to their own surely and doing something different is what keeps life interesting, I had a full on concours car a few years ago and loved looking after it, I also now love keeping the CSL up to standard but driving that instead, I'm personally glad people do get their cars in this condition as otherwise we wouldn't have the pleasure of seeing them! :whistle:Keep it up guys, great to see! :thumbs: :thumbs:

[edylcreyob]

Had it out for some exercise today getting the hang of the SMG....when i arrived back home and parked it in the garage and looked at the speedo this is what I saw.

I'm pretty sure it wont take as long to see a 2 as the starting number as it took to get to 4 figures!!!!!

[sailorbaz]

Full tank of Fuel too!!! To think that car is only on it's... what, 4th tank of fuel! Some of us use 4 tanks a day at the Ring!

[glendog74]

Full tank of Fuel too!!! To think that car is only on it's... what, 4th tank of fuel!

Possibly only 2 - 1000km = 600mls or so.

Some of us use 4 tanks a day at the Ring!

Not you though... :hahaha: ;)

[sailorbaz]

Possibly only 2 - 1000km = 600mls or so.



Not you though... :hahaha: ;)

Full tank of Fuel too!!! To think that car is only on it's... what, 4th tank of fuel! Some of us use 4 tanks a day at the Ring!

Oh yeah, KM's, whops. No, not me. I just go in everyone elses cars and leave mine in the car park! :thumbs:

[DuncanR]

Had it out for some exercise today getting the hang of the SMG....when i arrived back home and parked it in the garage and looked at the speedo this is what I saw.

I'm pretty sure it wont take as long to see a 2 as the starting number as it took to get to 4 figures!!!!!

I had to do that many in 2 days a fortnight ago !!:supz:.... AND at less than 4000 rpm:banghead:

[Bealo]

Come on Dunc.... the car had to do it but you didn't lol Didn't you get your mate to drive it? :thumbs:

Cracking car in perfect condition. :thumbs: Best colour aswell :thumbs:

[edylcreyob]

I know its not startling news but the car was driven for over 50 consecutive kilometeres, certainly for the first time in its life, a fair bit of it nudging the max revs as recommended for the running in period.

Car sure feels sweet, just wants me to give it more, but I think I had better dump those 7 year old tyres before I get too clever!!

What do 4 new BBS CSL wheels sell for in UK/Europe, there is a set for sale here and I might be tempted as a spare set?

[glendog74]

A set of CSL wheels are around £1650 new at a BMW dealer here in the UK last time i checked.

[edylcreyob]

I year birthday of ownership just passed and sorry to say haven't advanced the kilometers on the car too far it now stands at 1206km.

Maybe I'll do better this year. I was in the UK for a short while a few weeks ago stayed in Buskingham Palace Rd (Rubens Hotel) 6 weeks before the wedding and again 2 days before the wedding.

Weather was awesome much better than we are having down under and the London was certainly buzzing.

Had to buy a new battery wouldn't charge 8 years of sitting around not doing much did it in I suspect

[DuncanR]

I year birthday of ownership just passed and sorry to say haven't advanced the kilometers on the car too far it now stands at 1206km.

Maybe I'll do better this year. I was in the UK for a short while a few weeks ago stayed in Buskingham Palace Rd (Rubens Hotel) 6 weeks before the wedding and again 2 days before the wedding.

Weather was awesome much better than we are having down under and the London was certainly buzzing.

Had to buy a new battery wouldn't charge 8 years of sitting around not doing much did it in I suspect Well now ya miserable Ozzy bastard ! ... why didnt ya tell us and we would have met up for a drink or two with ya ! :hahaha: ... you go steady putting all thse miles on her !! You now have enough miles for that first all important inspection dont you Ed??

[3wheels3]

Well now ya miserable Ozzy bastard ! ... why didnt ya tell us and we would have met up for a TRACKDAY with ya ! :hahaha: ... you go steady putting all thse miles on her !! You now have enough miles for that first all important inspection dont you Ed??

+1

[azrael]

I think this should be added to the reasons to ban thread :)

[glendog74]

I think this should be added to the reasons to ban thread :)

+1 :bigcry:

[edylcreyob]

Well now ya miserable Ozzy bastard ! ... why didnt ya tell us and we would have met up for a drink or two with ya ! :hahaha: ... you go steady putting all thse miles on her !! You now have enough miles for that first all important inspection dont you Ed??

No have to get to 2000km first maybe in 2015!!!

[DuncanR]

No have to get to 2000km first maybe in 2015!!!Fook sake Edy .... the world will have run out of fookin fuel before you get there ! ... will be doing the British & Irish Lions Tour of Oz in 2013, give it me for ...umm.... about an hour and I will sort that out for you !:thumbs:

[0-60Motorsports]

That sounds like an awesome find. Enjoy it in the best of health matey.

[edylcreyob]

Finally the rain and gloomy skies have cleared Down Under and took the CSL out for a short spin today.

When I returned to the garage I checked the speedo I am now afraid to drive it ever again or probabaly my garage might burn down tonight:hahaha:

[0-60Motorsports]

^LOL funny^

[sailorbaz]

Oft, there's a sight I haven't seen for a LONG time... in fact, come to think of it, I've never seen.

Is it just my imagination or aren't the lamps between 8k and 9k not meant to be red...as in, redline? I can't check mine at the moment being in Brazil and all, just an observation, that's all.

[shimmy]

Oft, there's a sight I haven't seen for a LONG time... in fact, come to think of it, I've never seen.

Is it just my imagination or aren't the lamps between 8k and 9k not meant to be red...as in, redline? I can't check mine at the moment being in Brazil and all, just an observation, that's all.

Yep, might just be the dodgy photo.

[glendog74]

Finally the rain and gloomy skies have cleared Down Under and took the CSL out for a short spin today.

When I returned to the garage I checked the speedo I am now afraid to drive it ever again or probabaly my garage might burn down tonight:hahaha:

I don't get it...

[edylcreyob]

I don't get it...

Doubly unlucky.... 1313

[edylcreyob]

Oft, there's a sight I haven't seen for a LONG time... in fact, come to think of it, I've never seen.

Is it just my imagination or aren't the lamps between 8k and 9k not meant to be red...as in, redline? I can't check mine at the moment being in Brazil and all, just an observation, that's all.

They are red, photo makes them look orange

[M3_CSL]

nice and mint.... :thumbs:

Whenever I get into the bmw dealership (Doncaster BMW in Melbourne), they always tell me that I shouldn't have sold my CSL to Marc... I am sure he is enjoying it now.... while I'm enjoying my new GSL 570-4 :)

[M3_CSL]

edylcreyob, are you advertising your CSL for sale now?

[edylcreyob]

edylcreyob, are you advertising your CSL for sale now?

That is correct

[Straightsix]

I have just read this post.

I have never seen a brand new BMW E46 M3 CSL before so it is fantastic to see the photographs.

Really shows up all the difference between this and the ones that have been advertised in the past.

Why are you selling?

[edylcreyob]

I have just read this post.

I have never seen a brand new BMW E46 M3 CSL before so it is fantastic to see the photographs.

Really shows up all the difference between this and the ones that have been advertised in the past.

Why are you selling?

New house