Help me..

[DazBlackCSL]

Im having selling thoughts for the first time ever, and if I jump, can not really justify both,,, :bigcry:

these pesky things are doing it for me :smt100

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2367564.htm

[Dan]

I thought you were in for life with the CSL mate!?

All I can say is the Aston is a lot of car for the money but a totally different beast and experience in both ownership and driving to the CSL as I'm sure you're aware! Depends what YOU want...

[DazBlackCSL]

It is .. was ... shit I dunno :smt009 meant to be for life..


I love the CSL.. but does my head in at the same time using it every single day, I know i'll miss it, nothing will be the same .. yada yada yada.. and will regret IF and it's a big IF I sold her ...

But fook me a lovely looking aston, all the comforts, a lot of proper car for the dosh..

Im off to drive one today at Lancaster and see what I think.....

[Ian]

That does look lovely, I must admit as the prices come down it does become a very tempting idea.

I have not owned it long, but I think I would miss the CSL as it seems to have that extra something for me I am not sure the V8 would have.

CSL - Keep it!!!

Im having selling thoughts for the first time ever, and if I jump, can not really justify both,,, :bigcry:

these pesky things are doing it for me :smt100

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2367564.htm

[Dan]

It is .. was ... shit I dunno :smt009 meant to be for life..


I love the CSL.. but does my head in at the same time using it every single day, I know i'll miss it, nothing will be the same .. yada yada yada.. and will regret IF and it's a big IF I sold her ...

But fook me a lovely looking aston, all the comforts, a lot of proper car for the dosh..

Im off to drive one today at Lancaster and see what I think.....

LOL I know what you mean about using it everyday, I've had to use mine more lately and everyday so far this week and it does do my head in too, crashing around these shit roads and dodging pot holes! :banghead:

DON'T go and drive the Aston as if you love it that's the first nail in the CSL coffin! :(

[glendog74]

I say DO IT! That looks lovely mate - i like it a lot :smt055













(Fooking turncoat... :hahaha: )

[shane@mbtech]

Everyone says the CSL is a keeper.
But most end up selling.

Daz- you dont do trackdays, you just get pissed@ the ring too;).

The CSL for me is a track car, no way could I live with it everyday.
And with your thoughts the way they are, you are on the verge of getting rid.

There are far better cars out there for what you do with the CSL imo, the aston probably one of them, (Aston are beautiful, but just dont float my boat)
That Aston is a fantastic fantastic GT car, perfect for euro jaunts and ring frolics. :beer:

I say try, you might just buy. Good luck

[DazBlackCSL]

I say DO IT! That looks lovely mate - i like it a lot :smt055













(Fooking turncoat... :hahaha: )

I know !! lol .... not turned just yet... but twitching :smt047

Already looking at the newer clear lenses aka DBS, carbon rear diffuser etc, V3 Clubsport Kit, and spacers would finish one of these off :smokin:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e121/OSOKILL/Smileys/help-1.gif

[glendog74]

BTW, if i didn't do track days then the AM V8 Vantage would be my perfect 'daily' car that has that extra 'wow factor'.

I also love the Maserati GranTurismo :smt055
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2253429.htm

[northernjim]

:drool: Do it, I'd be happy for the csl social officer to be smooching around in one of these:beer:

fantastically good looking, I didnt realise how small they were either- look amazing in the flesh:smt055

[Rutkowski]

Im having selling thoughts for the first time ever, and if I jump, can not really justify both,,, :bigcry:

these pesky things are doing it for me :smt100

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2367564.htm

what's all this 'CSL forever' then, Daz?!! it makes me want to stay with my standard / modified M3!! :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha:

[DIB17]

I have been looking at V8 Vantages as well. So much for your money but a completely different experience to a CSL. I have yet to drive one yet though as I'm scared I will want one right now! I drive my CSL everyday - do 8K per year for the last 3 years and find it fine as a daily driver. I have always loved Aston's and will definitley own one one day but I just know it won't feel like a special drivers car like the CSL and also at 29 I think I'm a bit young to be driving an Aston just yet!

[s.mac]

nice looking thing Daz :smokin:
very Knightsbridge :gayfight:

[Bounce]

nice looking thing Daz :smokin:
very Knightsbridge :gayfight::hahaha::hahaha:

[AlexGTT]

Daz, nice car but think carefully and have a good long test drive. A mate of mine had a V8 Vantage and the novelty wore off very quickly. He found it dynamically flawed and although he was much more critical of the car than I was, I could see his point after several drives myself.

Fabulous to look at but I think you'll be out of it before very long.

I think you should be thinking GT3.;)

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2439165.htm :whistle:All the comfort toys as well.

[s.mac]

I agree with Alex mate

[monkeycsl]

Mines a keeper nothing will do what the csl does for the money and rarity and depreciation lessness (made that word up;)) Loved it when it first came out still loving it,maybe a little too much,wheres my polish gone.:thumbs:

[Pip1968]

Daz, nice car but think carefully and have a good long test drive. A mate of mine had a V8 Vantage and the novelty wore off very quickly. He found it dynamically flawed and although he was much more critical of the car than I was, I could see his point after several drives myself.

Fabulous to look at but I think you'll be out of it before very long.

I think you should be thinking GT3.;)

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2439165.htm :whistle:All the comfort toys as well.

No, no, no a 'comfort spec' GT3.... at least go for the sporty one with bucket seats and roll cage trackmeister or not. If I was you I would buy the Aston as a second car that way until you are fully into the "I am a retired 'loadsamoney' who plays a lot of golf" you can always switch back. After all where are you going to find another one as nice as yours?

Pip

[AlexGTT]

No, no, no a 'comfort spec' GT3.... at least go for the sporty one with bucket seats and roll cage trackmeister or not. If I was you I would buy the Aston as a second car that way until you are fully into the "I am a retired 'loadsamoney' who plays a lot of golf" you can always switch back. After all where are you going to find another one as nice as yours?

Pip


Not for me. If I was going GT3 it would be full on, stripped spec.:drool:

But, I know what Daz wants.;)

[glendog74]

I think you should be thinking GT3.;)

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2439165.htm :whistle:All the comfort toys as well.

I just did a little sex wee... :smt055

[outnumbered]

One of that age would be a 4.3 wouldn't it ? They're certainly no faster than a CSL, if that has any bearing on your decision - which means these days a 335i probably gets pretty close on performance.

[Roland]

Great choice DAZ!!!

If i ever sell my garage queen, the next toy will be a V8 Vantage :thumbs:

[glendog74]

A few more shots of the GT :whistle:

[glendog74]

One of that age would be a 4.3 wouldn't it ? They're certainly no faster than a CSL, if that has any bearing on your decision - which means these days a 335i probably gets pretty close on performance.

Dazza is approaching his 40's - speed becomes less important :hahaha:

[DazBlackCSL]

Don't care if it's .3 or 10mph faster or slower that's not the point :hahaha:

I've had a heap of fun in it, it's too harsh for the day to day duties I do in it, only because I've one too much and the clubsport KWs with race struts etc are superb for track ...but I'd rather be in my race car in a race than do track days now, true what people say once you've started racing and been in a full on series on slicks .. Any road car seems a tad ordinary ..

Hence the thought process of something fast / comfortable and useable .. And the Vant is a little bit diff not too many about ... Just an idea I'm bouncing around anyway..

Didn't drive one today, booked in tomorrow ;)

[DazBlackCSL]

Daz, nice car but think carefully and have a good long test drive. A mate of mine had a V8 Vantage and the novelty wore off very quickly. He found it dynamically flawed and although he was much more critical of the car than I was, I could see his point after several drives myself.

Fabulous to look at but I think you'll be out of it before very long.

I think you should be thinking GT3.;)

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2439165.htm :whistle:All the comfort toys as well.

Hmmmm that is nice in White ! Arrrgghhh was setting max at 40k ish Argggghhhh
I know I know and I will be ... IF I decide to out :thumbs:

[s.mac]

it's too harsh for the day to day duties I do in it

you sure it wont be the Range Rover outside the house soon :whistle:

[glendog74]

you sure it wont be the Range Rover outside the house soon :whistle:

:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

[DazBlackCSL]

you sure it wont be the Range Rover outside the house soon :whistle:

Hmmm .. That was the original plan keep CSL another year .. Just buy RRS when CSL is all paid up .. Keep CSL forever .?

Dunno Dunno WTF to do currently

[s.mac]

Ive got to say Daz, I drive shitters day to day and when I jump in the CSL it does give me that grin factor, I think day to day it would get to me.

[shane@mbtech]

Ive got to say Daz, I drive shitters day to day and when I jump in the CSL it does give me that grin factor, I think day to day it would get to me.

Completely agree.

[glendog74]

Dunno Dunno WTF to do currently

So you thought you'd ask us clowns for our advice? :clown:

LOL! :hahaha:

[DazBlackCSL]

So you thought you'd ask us clowns for our advice? :clown:

LOL! :hahaha:

Lol :hahaha:

yes but I love you all, :smt055 and more importantly respect all your opinions .. especially as im 50/50 at the mo ;)

[s.mac]

Daz, Ive just placed an order for another run around and there's no way I would broadcast what it is on here, I ran a few ideas past Rob and got what I should have expected :rolleye:

[DazBlackCSL]

Daz, Ive just placed an order for another run around and there's no way I would broadcast what it is on here, I ran a few ideas past Rob and got what I should have expected :rolleye:


lol !!

had a thought on a run around a month or two back .. could still be an option I suppose

[s.mac]

keep them pennies in your pocket for other treats and / or investments ;)

[glendog74]

Lol :hahaha:

yes but I love you all, :smt055 and more importantly respect all your opinions .. especially as im 50/50 at the mo ;)

How sweet! :smt055

As much as i know the money from selling your CSL would help finance the next machine, i think you should hold on to her and fund the new car without the CSL having to go...

The CSL will retain good residuals and like a great mistress you'll always want to pop back 'into' her and immerse yourself in her CSL'ness :heart:

The Aston (whilst lovely and something special in it's own right) will be a superb fast yet comfortable daily car but it will never capture your heart like the CSL can and will lose value more heavily for sure as well as it's servicing/running costs added on top of that...

Just stop going to the 'Sugar Lounge' for six months and you could well have both cars! :supz:

[glendog74]

Daz, Ive just placed an order for another run around and there's no way I would broadcast what it is on here, I ran a few ideas past Rob and got what I should have expected :rolleye:

:gayfight: :whistle:

[s.mac]

:blalalala: :hahaha:

[shane@mbtech]

:blalalala: :hahaha:

Rob told me about it:gayfight:

The salesman you dealt with is a right bellend by the way

:whistle::whistle::whistle::whistle:
3784

[s.mac]

:bigcry::smt044:smt044:smt044 pmsl :birdman:

[chrisburns]

Ive got to say Daz, I drive shitters day to day and when I jump in the CSL it does give me that grin factor, I think day to day it would get to me.

Exactly the same myself, there is no way I could live with the CSL everyday and nor would I want to.
Daz I had a few nice every day cars before and tbh I dont think they are the way to go either. I hated the fact that I was using a car worth good money and it was getting every day abuse such as stone chips, shit inside, seats getting worn etc etc...Plus you got in at the weekend to go for a spin and there was just no joy at all, same as every other day :banghead:
After a few months should you go down this route I think you will agree.
No for me personally the best solution is a weekend toy and a joe average daily, getting a scratch or parking dent on a car that is not your pride & joy really is very liberating you know :hahaha:

[glendog74]

:drool:

[s.mac]

when you leave a shitter parked up anywhere you dont care if its got a dint, scratch or even if its been nicked ;)

[s.mac]

Rob no ones talking about FOOkING Maserati's , I bet youre knocking one out over the photos :whistle:

[glendog74]

Rob no ones talking about FOOkING Maserati's , I bet youre knocking one out over the photos :whistle:

:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

Would you rather i pervert the thread altogether and mention those words that should never be uttered?

[shane@mbtech]

Rob no ones talking about FOOkING Maserati's , I bet youre knocking one out over the photos :whistle:

He is looking desperate now, almost on a Mattcslnut scale with his picture whoring

Rob, go give your head a wobble:hahaha:























it does look nice BTW:smokin:

[shane@mbtech]

:thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

Would you rather i pervert the thread altogether and mention those words that should never be uttered?

Mazda MX5?

[glendog74]

Choo Choo...

[glendog74]

He is looking desperate now, almost on a Mattcslnut scale with his picture whoring

Rob, go give your head a wobble:hahaha:


:hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha:

[Bounce]

Rob no ones talking about FOOkING Maserati's , I bet youre knocking one out over the photos :whistle::hahaha::hahaha:

[s.mac]

fair bit of wit tonight :clown::clown::clown:

[northernjim]

Daz, Ive just placed an order for another run around and there's no way I would broadcast what it is on here, I ran a few ideas past Rob and got what I should have expected :rolleye:

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

He is looking desperate now, almost on a Mattcslnut scale with his picture whoring

Rob, go give your head a wobble:hahaha:


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


Choo Choo...


:bigcry:noooooooooooooo!:smt075

[AlexGTT]

Ive got to say Daz, I drive shitters day to day and when I jump in the CSL it does give me that grin factor, I think day to day it would get to me.

Even driving a very nice motor all week, you still get that CSL grin factor when you finally get behind the wheel for a bit of fun. ;)

Daz, I'd stick to your plan. Get the CSL paid up, lay it up for fun days and buy comfortable (family :whistle:;) ) friendly motor for the daily runs. Plenty of reasonably priced fun motors out there that don't have to be boring. Or go super luxury and do the Chelsea tractor job.

[s.mac]

you could go my route, cheap as chips motoring ;)

[Bealo]

Even driving a very nice motor all week, you still get that CSL grin factor when you finally get behind the wheel for a bit of fun. ;)

Daz, I'd stick to your plan. Get the CSL paid up, lay it up for fun days and buy comfortable (family :whistle:;) ) friendly motor for the daily runs. Plenty of reasonably priced fun motors out there that don't have to be boring. Or go super luxury and do the Chelsea tractor job.

Well i've finally pulled myself away from the little fit Thai bit long enough to read this Phish.....

I suggest Daz you get yourself down the pub and have a few Amstels to get you thinking Straight.

That Aston isn't you at all and even though i'm not sure what you should do about the CSL i know you shouldn't buy the Aston.

Right gotta get back in the scratcher for some more love you long time

Toodle pip :thumbs:

[sailorbaz]

I have to agree with most here regarding using the AM as a Daily Drive. I'm one of those recently that has put the CSL off the road during the winter and will only use it for Track days, decent days out, weekends and all that pish during the summer. It would be the same with an AM, Porsche etc for me anyway.

I do like getting in my crappy E36 shed, leaving it anywhere over night be it the town, multistorey car parks, mates flats etc and not having to worry about it. Imagine doing that with an AM. I'm not saying get an E36 or something shady (Not saying your E36 is in the lower league like mine Rob) but something common, efficient and all that balls to scoot about the doors and generally fcuk about in. You can also hide from people easier in something common and plain.

HOWEVER, I have to say most days when out and about I always wish I'd taken the CSL out the garage but there are times where I'm glad I've got the crappy car. Just my thoughts really.

[DazBlackCSL]

Slightly back on the keeping CSL forever and RRS for Xmas as an addition today ...

But

[AlexGTT]

As I said before Daz, the looks are great but I think you'll be out of it quite quickly.

Nice pics dude but the last two are GT4 racers. Can be registered as road cars but $$$$ and if you think your CSL is a little harsh, try one of those.;)

Keep CSL. Finish finance. Save. GT3 or, if necessary RRS.:smokin:

[glendog74]

^^^ What he said :whistle:

[Yanto]

Daz

mate of mine had one of these from new about 4-5 years back in central LN. He used to say it was a great puller of ze snatch / knicker snapper at 200m but only an ok drive, although great noise.

He then went on to buy the volante - his biggest mistake - when the chicks could see the driver clearly, the elastic stopped snapping :hahaha:

[Mark CSL]

Daz this bring back some memories ? They Drink more than you :whistle: (well maybe not ):hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

[DuncanR]

Completely agree. and another here ! bought myself another Disco Wednesday :whistle:.. D4 3K on the clock, 1 lady owner who gave up on getting in and out of the fooker cos it hurt her knees !

Daz ? you keeping up with the Bealos ??? lol:hahaha:

[DuncanR]

when the chicks could see the driver clearly, the elastic stopped snapping :hahaha: Hence the reason I have tinted glass in my Disco 4 !!

[DazBlackCSL]

Daz ? you keeping up with the Bealos ??? lol:hahaha:

Not that disposable :bigcry:

[thegingerninja]

My 2 peneth.......

Bear in mind that my CSL isn't my everyday car, it only comes out to play in the summer....so my decision isn't based on the same basis.

I had a good long test drive in a V8 Vantage. It is stunning to look at, sounds amazing, but the drive didn't match the sound and the looks. Don't get me wrong - it certainly isn't slow, but it isn't fast either.

The other main issue for me was the reflection of the dash on the inside of the windscreen - it was just terrible, I was really struggling not to focus on the reflection rather than looking through it. This would really bug me in the long run. My wife drove it and she found the same.

In the end, we bought an RS4 - similar V8 sound, but a more usable car with the added benefit of 4WD (which was a life saver this winter) and the RS has pretty much held it's money over the last 2 years (but I know I bought it at the right time at the right price, so there is some luck there).

For me, the CSL is one of a kind, BMW did their job a bit too well with this car. It still looks modern by todays standards and I just don't think I'll ever get rid of it - but I doubt I could live with it as my only daily car. The CSL is at the dealers having some warranty work, and when I parked it outside, there were 3 or 4 of the sales guys looking at it for ages - it's still got it despite it's age.

You would love the Aston........for about 6 months.

[AlexGTT]

My 2 peneth.......

Bear in mind that my CSL isn't my everyday car, it only comes out to play in the summer....so my decision isn't based on the same basis.

I had a good long test drive in a V8 Vantage. It is stunning to look at, sounds amazing, but the drive didn't match the sound and the looks. Don't get me wrong - it certainly isn't slow, but it isn't fast either.

The other main issue for me was the reflection of the dash on the inside of the windscreen - it was just terrible, I was really struggling not to focus on the reflection rather than looking through it. This would really bug me in the long run. My wife drove it and she found the same.

In the end, we bought an RS4 - similar V8 sound, but a more usable car with the added benefit of 4WD (which was a life saver this winter) and the RS has pretty much held it's money over the last 2 years (but I know I bought it at the right time at the right price, so there is some luck there).

For me, the CSL is one of a kind, BMW did their job a bit too well with this car. It still looks modern by todays standards and I just don't think I'll ever get rid of it - but I doubt I could live with it as my only daily car. The CSL is at the dealers having some warranty work, and when I parked it outside, there were 3 or 4 of the sales guys looking at it for ages - it's still got it despite it's age.

You would love the Aston........for about 6 months.

Exactly what I think.:thumbs: You wouldn't have it long mate.

[SachaR]

^^^^^ Agree 100%:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

The aston is beautiful, but you would get bored....

[RolyGTIR]

Well I tried to get to Daz Thursday morning to stop him test driving the Aston but unfortunately I was 10 mins too late! :blalalala:
I was on the way back from dropping the CSL off & blame it on the VW Fox loaner car I got from Lepsons in Swindon :gayfight:

Don't do it Daz :smt023

[Jay55]

Here is a nice cheap 2010 model for ya Daz with only 350 miles... colour would suit you very well i think:blalalala:
http://www.jct600.co.uk/dealerships/aston_martin_leeds/used-cars/Aston_Martin/V8_Vantage/car-details/aston-martin-v8-vantage-leeds-c13574-16164780

[Bounce]

I can see Daz in that.:whistle:

[s.mac]

you think you need help Daz, I've got a new car coming next week, 0-60 in 11.something seconds LOL the csl will feel like a rocket when I jump in :thumbs:
the new ones in white though :smokin:

[glendog74]

Here is a nice cheap 2010 model for ya Daz with only 350 miles... colour would suit you very well i think:blalalala:
http://www.jct600.co.uk/dealerships/aston_martin_leeds/used-cars/Aston_Martin/V8_Vantage/car-details/aston-martin-v8-vantage-leeds-c13574-16164780

You wouldn't lose that in a car park! :bigcry::hahaha:

[AlexGTT]

You wouldn't lose that in a car park! :bigcry::hahaha:

I feckin' would..................................on purpose!! How the feck does someone order a car in that spec? Sure fire guaranteed depreciation money killer!:banghead:

[glendog74]

How the feck does someone order a car in that spec? Sure fire guaranteed depreciation money killer!:banghead:.

[derek]

Daz this bring back some memories ? They Drink more than you :whistle: (well maybe not ):hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

I think the car behind looks better :whistle::whistle:

[DazBlackCSL]

Jesus thats wrong just wrong !! :smt022