Newbie - Whats a 100k CSL worth

[billyboysm3]

Hi All,

First post on here, so hello! I was on Bm3w and Mtorque.

My mates got a 100k mile CSL that he is selling to buy another CSL but with less miles.

He has had the car for 5 years, bought it with 20k on the clock, and uses it everyday. Never been tracked.

Bodywork and interior is mint. Just had Inspection II.

It had the running in service and the next service at BMW then our local Indy has done the rest, all with genuine parts, castrol Oil and the inspection I and II have been done properly who I totally trust.

What do you think its worth? Plus does anyone have one on here with 115k-130k.

Obviously no warranty so common problems could be SMG Pump, alternator etc.

Ive had 4 M3's so not to fussed about wishbones and tyres as thats a given.

So im not sure whether to take a punt or spend 28k and get one with 30k+
miles and warranty.

My 03 M3 SMG is mint with 61k and has BMW extended warranty which has been fleeced.

Many thanks in advance for your feedback as this is doing my nut in.

One last thing, Ill only be doing 5k a year.

Billy

[Yanto]

Would think ~18-19K mate...

There are a couple of late 60's mileage for sale on here currently at ~23K.

Good luck..

[Yanto]

and welcome to the site btw

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register.As Yanto says probably £19000.You dont really hear of SMG pumps going on the CSL as you do with the stock M3,there are a lot less CSLs of course.At that mileage the alternator has probably been replaced.

[billyboysm3]

Thanks Yanto, your bang on the money.

Test driving it later!

Billy

[billyboysm3]

Hi Bounce,

Ill check the history later and double check that.

Billy

[funtime]

Hi Billy,

Firstly welcome to the site

Right, having bought a CSL with 108k on the clock for £20k, I'll give you my thoughts.

The Price with the CSL's is much the same as the M3'sin that there are alot of things to lookat which effect the price. You say tyres etc don't bother you but they should, let's not forget a proper set of tyres cost minimum £1000, so your kidding yourslef into thinking the car is cheaper than it actually is by discounting these things.

Has the front been resprayed recently? Due to the carbon bumpers the CSL's pick up stone chips very easily and so if you want them looking nice you'll have to respray it every few years which is not cheap if done properly.

Also the wheels, are they in good condition?

I'm sure you've thought of all these things, but if you end up having to put tyres on it, refurbthe wheels and respray the front it'll cost you £3000 ontop of the purchase price so you've got to factor this in.

And male sure the subframe mounts are not cracked - although you can get it repaired foc from BMW it's aloof hassle

James

[billyboysm3]

Hi James,

Thanks for the post. Tyres are Michelin's , rear new, fronts got 6mm left and alloys have a few scuffs but nothing major.

Ill check out the front bumper later but I can get that done worst case, best mates got a body shop and owes me.

Have you done many miles in yours and is the 108k on the clock been a problem?

Billy

[mattCSLnut]

Hey Billy.
Is that the S.B. one with a private plate On that I've seen smoking about Cambridge and once @ Barry Kempton's Body Shop about 2 years ago when it was in for some paint refresh with about 85K on the clock @ the time ?
As far as values of a 100K miles CSL, I'd say it's got to be about £20 K if we're thinking of the same car little less if it's needing £££ spending on it straight away.

BTW WELCOME to the Mad House where abouts in Cambridge are you ?

[billyboysm3]

Hi Matt,

That must be the one, as its the only one Ive seen around here for years.

My office's are behind the Sir Isaac Newton Pub on Castle Hill, just off Histon and Huntingdon Road.

Where are you based? You might of seen my old mans razzing about a few years ago, that was the S.G then wrapped in M3 GTR racing stripes, AP'S, number plate B9 LUX.

Billy