In Aberdeen and want to buy a CSL

[The JC]

Gentlemen,

I have recently been offered a position in Aberdeen with my employer, so will be moving from my home in Texas, USA. I currently have an e92 M3 and want to buy a CSL as it is the forbidden fruit back home.

I am currently in Aberdeen to get a feel for the place and if anyone knows of any CSLs for sale please let me know. I have been monitoring pistonheads and I am most interested in something around 40-60k miles as I'll be over here for about two - three years. Color does not matter, but I would definitely want one with A/C and a radio/CD player.

Thanks,

John

[The JC]

Thanks for the PMs gents. Hope to find one by the summer and need to sell my M3 back in Texas.

[rstoughy]

Who you working for in Aberdeen?
Oh and welcome BTW.

[northernjim]

Welcome aboard John :thumbs: Your fellow americans will be very jealous I'm sure :thumbs:


Color does not matter, but I would definitely want one with A/C and a radio/CD player.

Thanks,

John

You won't need AC up in jockland :hahaha::hahaha:

[shimmy]

Welcome aboard John :thumbs: Your fellow americans will be very jealous I'm sure :thumbs:




You won't need AC up in jockland :hahaha::hahaha:

but security glass and fly screen option would be useful :)

[CSLSEM3]

Congrats on the move. Clearly you've got your priorities in order if you are already hunting for a csl and planning to sell the e92. Any ideas of what the rules are like for bringing the csl back with you?

[The JC]

Congrats on the move. Clearly you've got your priorities in order if you are already hunting for a csl and planning to sell the e92. Any ideas of what the rules are like for bringing the csl back with you?

Honestly I had not even considered bringing it back. I was in the market for a 7.1 GT3 before being offered the position. When I heard, I figured it was a great opportunity to drive a car that I always wanted, but could never have in the states then sell it before moving back.

[The JC]

Maybe it is best that I introduce myself to the forum before proceeding. I am a Texas native working in the oil/gas industry since I graduated college. I currently own an '08 M3 that I bought in August of '08 with a tad over 3k miles. It now has 60k on it now and has served as my track car and daily driver in that time.

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I am a diehard car guy and have made a number of important life decisions based around that. My previous cars include an e39 M5, a B5 S4 (w/RS4 turbos, assorted engine bits, suspension and BBK) and I co-owned a 996TT for two years.

I was recently offered a position in Aberdeen and figured that it would be the perfect time to own a car that I never had the chance to in the US. I have considered a 964 or 993 RS car, but they are more then I want to spend for what I want to do with the car. Based solely on convenience, a RS4 estate is still in the running, but a CSL is the clear leader at the moment. The proximity to some phenomenal roads and legendary tracks helped in my decision to move from Houston, Texas.

Thanks to all of you that have helped with information thus far. Hopefully it will not be long until I've got a CSL, however my current M3 may set a record for being one of the cheapest sold, non salvaged e92 M3s out there.

[Mark CSL]

Welcome JC
There are a couple of members in Aberdeen that i am sure would let you have a look at there Csl so you know what to look for i am more than happy to let you look over mine and take you for a blast but live just out side Edinburgh :beer:

[The JC]

Welcome JC
There are a couple of members in Aberdeen that i am sure would let you have a look at there Csl so you know what to look for i am more than happy to let you look over mine and take you for a blast but live just out side Edinburgh :beer:

In fact, one of the board members has offered to let me come take a look at his car. I have yet to ever see a CSL in person, so I am very much looking forward to it.

Just want to say again, that I really appreciate the welcome and helpful information from members of this forum.

[shimmy]

In fact, one of the board members has offered to let me come take a look at his car. I have yet to ever see a CSL in person, so I am very much looking forward to it.

Just want to say again, that I really appreciate the welcome and helpful information from members of this forum.


:-D

Was it Neli M :)

[sjb]

Welcome :beer:

Texas to Aberdeen???????? is that classed as being demoted ????


:-D:-D

[The JC]

Noticed this one on Pistonheads this morning:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e46-m3-00-06/bmw-m3-csl-2004/1094586

EDIT: shit, I see in another thread that its sold.
Welcome :beer:

Texas to Aberdeen???????? is that classed as being demoted ????


:-D:-D

Well, I spent much of last year in Singapore and while I enjoyed it at first, it was way too cramped for me. Houston is cramped, but we have easy access to ranches and great coastal fishing. I am a big outdoorsman as well, so I am liking what I'm seeing so far. It is just a 2-3 year assignment.

Oh, and I really enjoy your whiskey.

[Neil M]

:-D

Was it Neli M :)

Nope, not guilty, you know I only do 'Leisurewear' I leave the driving to you experts.:notworthy:

[need4speed]

Noticed this one on Pistonheads this morning:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e46-m3-00-06/bmw-m3-csl-2004/1094586

EDIT: shit, I see in another thread that its sold.


Well, I spent much of last year in Singapore and while I enjoyed it at first, it was way too cramped for me. Houston is cramped, but we have easy access to ranches and great coastal fishing. I am a big outdoorsman as well, so I am liking what I'm seeing so far. It is just a 2-3 year assignment.

Oh, and I really enjoy your whiskey.

Much like myself, spend most of my time in Houston and/or Singapore!
This side of the pond we spell Whisky without the "e" :wink:

[derek]

ell, I spent much of last year in Singapore and while I enjoyed it at first, it was way too cramped for me. Houston is cramped, but we have easy access to ranches and great coastal fishing. I am a big outdoorsman as well, so I am liking what I'm seeing so far. It is just a 2-3 year assignment.

Oh, and I really enjoy your whiskey.Much like myself, spend most of my time in Houston and/or Singapore!
This side of the pond we spell Whisky without the "e" :wink:

Grant an outdoorsman is not someone who drinks outside! :-D

[The JC]

Much like myself, spend most of my time in Houston and/or Singapore!
This side of the pond we spell Whisky without the "e" :wink:

I'll keep that in mind from now on.

[need4speed]

Grant an outdoorsman is not someone who drinks outside! :-D

Damn and I always thought it was to do with open air bars!! :banghead:

[Neil M]

This side of the pond we spell Whisky without the "e" :wink:

Must be the Irish influence in the States :supz: Nothing but the best - of the rest.

[The JC]

So its 'whisky' in Scotland and 'whiskey' in Ireland?

Grant an outdoorsman is not someone who drinks outside! :-D

It is when you're dove hunting. That's why they invented the 20 pack of Coronitas.

Small enough to drink in between shots

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uvr7HUdSFC0/T5a9Cqr_EYI/AAAAAAAAA58/6l6yEojc0nU/s1600/coronita.jpg

*shots at birds

[LeinsCSL]

So its 'whisky' in Scotland and 'whiskey' in Ireland?

Yep, here in the nearer country to the pond it's spelt with an 'e' ;)

Welcome along JC, best of luck with the CSL-buying!

[rstoughy]

Very nice to meet you tonight John :smokin:

You spurred me on to actually drag the thing out the garage and give it a wash :hahaha:

I'll be sticking some tax on it at the end of the month so can go for a run out Royal Deeside if you are free before heading back to the States.

[The JC]

I'll be sticking some tax on it at the end of the month so can go for a run out Royal Deeside if you are free before heading back to the States.

Honestly, I'd be honored, and now I have to get one. I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to show me your car.

[northernjim]

Small enough to drink in between shots

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uvr7HUdSFC0/T5a9Cqr_EYI/AAAAAAAAA58/6l6yEojc0nU/s1600/coronita.jpg

*shots at birds

small enough to drink inbetween tequila shots too :beer:

[Bealo]

Hello and welcome to the madhouse :beer:

I also work in the Oil & gas industry and have spent a bit of time in Houston. Our shop is in Rosharon near Pearland....

Will you be in UK at the end of May 13 as we are having a bit of a Euro tour. Read about it in the events section....

[The JC]

Will you be in UK at the end of May 13 as we are having a bit of a Euro tour. Read about it in the events section....

I have found that there are a lot of oilfield hands up here. I am waiting for our HR dept to put my expat package, visa, etc together. Don't know exactly when that will be, but should be around this summer. Would love to do the Munich trip, but will need a car first.

[The JC]

Well, its taken longer then I thought it would, but my move to Aberdeen has been approved by HR at my employer. Now to get my current e92 M3 sold and find a good CSL this summer.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Well, its taken longer then I thought it would, but my move to Aberdeen has been approved by HR at my employer. Now to get my current e92 M3 sold and find a good CSL this summer.
Good luck with the search you will be looking for a SB one then :whistle:

[rstoughy]

Excellent news John :smokin:

You know where I am when you move to the Granite City, give me a call and we can grab a beer or two :beer:

[The JC]

Good luck with the search you will be looking for a SB one then :whistle:

I would be more than happy with either color.

Excellent news John :smokin:

You know where I am when you move to the Granite City, give me a call and we can grab a beer or two :beer:
Will do, need to find a flat near a nice pub as well.