Advice on a Tracker system

[cslbecks]

Hi - can any recommend a good tracking device for the CSL. I need one for insurance purposes. Many thanks.

[Gastro]

CSL's had one as standard..........

[cslbecks]

The CSL has a tracker monitor fitted as standard??? I never knew that. Is that seriously true??? Have to say i thought my insurance company would insist on a tracker being fitted - but they have now said its not needed - so unless it reduces my premium by a decent amount then i may not bother getting one fitted - mainly because my attitude is that if some scum bag thieves nick my car then i hope i dont see it again - i dont want it found in a ditch but driveable or fixable - it wouldnt feel like my car anymore etc etc.

[Bravo73]

CSL's had one as standard..........


Hmmm, at the risk of inflaming Gastro again, I'm afraid that I've got to call bullsh!t on this one.

CSLs didn't come out of the factory with a tracker fitted. However, most would've been fitted with one by the supplying dealer at the request of the customer. :whistle:

cslbecks - All of my M3s (inc the CSL) have got Tracker 'trackers' fitted (so to speak). I can never remember if they are the Horizon or Monitor model. Thankfully, I've not yet had to find out how effective Tracker are but I've heard varying reports of the standard of both their Customer Service and the effectiveness of their technology.

[cslbecks]

Ok - thanks for info Bravo. Ps; collected the CSL today - what a drive home!!! Im still grinning now!! Ive even booked my first track day - Brands Hatch on 25th Nov (BMW Car mag).

[Jaw_F430]

Ok - thanks for info Bravo. Ps; collected the CSL today - what a drive home!!! Im still grinning now!! Ive even booked my first track day - Brands Hatch on 25th Nov (BMW Car mag).


Which CSL did you end up buying? 16,000 mile one?

[Bravo73]

Aha. A new believer! Don't worry though - it just keeps getting better and better.

If I can swing it, hopefully I'll also be at Brands on the 25th. See you there if I can make it. :thumbs:

[cslbecks]

Yep - bought the one with 16,000 miles on it - truly MINT - John was a really nice genuine guy and has obviously taken amazing care of the car. Drives like new. The only issue has been the late running in service but car comes with full BMW comprehensive warranty and has had a lot of warranty work done in its life by various dealers regardless of the running in service. Its also had a new diff which i didnt know about. All in all im over the moon. Cant wait to start modding now!!

[Jaw_F430]

Yep - bought the one with 16,000 miles on it - truly MINT - John was a really nice genuine guy and has obviously taken amazing care of the car. Drives like new. The only issue has been the late running in service but car comes with full BMW comprehensive warranty and has had a lot of warranty work done in its life by various dealers regardless of the running in service. Its also had a new diff which i didnt know about. All in all im over the moon. Cant wait to start modding now!!


How much did you get it for if you don't mind me asking? I wanted to go and see that one as well but too late now :banghead: lol

Looks mint on the pics and I'm sure it is in the flesh. Good buy

[glendog74]

Yep - bought the one with 16,000 miles on it - truly MINT. All in all im over the moon. Cant wait to start modding now!!

Nice one mate - welcome to the 'club'! Get it over to the Ring!! :beer:

[cslbecks]

I believe i got a pretty good deal on it, considering its provenance, very low milage and exceptional condition - i paid £28k - and i think that if the running in service had been done bang on time it would be a £31/32k car easily. Im happy.

[Jaw_F430]

I believe i got a pretty good deal on it, considering its provenance, very low milage and exceptional condition - i paid £28k - and i think that if the running in service had been done bang on time it would be a £31/32k car easily. Im happy.


Excellent buy!! I would of paid that for it. Looks like you got a bargain there :-D

[cslbecks]

Well who knows how much further the market will drop and how many CSL owners will panic sell and let their cars go for silly money - which would be a real shame as this could falsely cause prices to dip to silly figures. That said, i believe it is still one of the best and most sensible buys in the current climate and will probably depreciate the least of all the cars in its class. Fingers crossed the CSL will go the way of the Evo Sports and appreciate in value!!?

[Gastro]

CSL's had one as standard..........


Hmmm, at the risk of inflaming Gastro again, I'm afraid that I've got to call bullsh!t on this one.

CSLs didn't come out of the factory with a tracker fitted. However, most would've been fitted with one by the supplying dealer at the request of the customer. :whistle:

cslbecks - All of my M3s (inc the CSL) have got Tracker 'trackers' fitted (so to speak). I can never remember if they are the Horizon or Monitor model. Thankfully, I've not yet had to find out how effective Tracker are but I've heard varying reports of the standard of both their Customer Service and the effectiveness of their technology.

Not inflamed me with that one. I thought they did, but as you say, it is probably the majority that had them fitted by the dealership since insuring a £60k car (then) would have been nigh on impossible (although not impossible - LV are one place that did)....

Out of interest, do you work in customer services or telesales ? :whistle:

[RichW]

That said, i believe it is still one of the best and most sensible buys in the current climate and will probably depreciate the least of all the cars in its class. Fingers crossed the CSL will go the way of the Evo Sports and appreciate in value!!?

Absolutely - i just bought mine this month and i realise that prices will drop further, at the same time not as much as say a standard M3, and when the economy picks up again, i'm sure that they will appreciate in price.

[glendog74]

when the economy picks up again, i'm sure that they will appreciate in price. Who cares even if they don't - i'm keeping mine! :smt041

[cslbecks]

The Ring is definitely going to happen - probably early next year. Ive just booked the BMW Car magazine track day at Brands on the 25th - that should be nice for starters!!!

[Bravo73]

Out of interest, do you work in customer services or telesales ? :whistle:

Nope. (Not even close!) What makes you think that I do??? http://static.pprune.org/images/smilies/confused.gif

[Andyk]

The Ring is definitely going to happen - probably early next year. Ive just booked the BMW Car magazine track day at Brands on the 25th - that should be nice for starters!!!

If you are at Brands on the 25th how about popping over the Goodwood on the 26th for another track day...we have 3 CSL's there at the moment. Plus you will still be buzzing from Brands.

[cslbecks]

Bloody hell Andy - i'd love to but i kind of one take one step at a time!!! Im also a biker and have done loads of UK track days and the Ring many times - but i only did my first Ring trip (in my 335i) this year and have only done one CAR track day in UK (Snetterton) - so im going to take it steady - especially as i need to get to grips with the CSL and get familiar with its characteristics etc. I know Brands very well as ive done SO many bike track days there - especially the full GP circuit which is one of my fave tracks. Cant wait to do the Ring in the CSL though!!!