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EGNMorris · 01-11-2010, 10:20 PM

Hi all,

Having spent the last 6 months out of the country pondering what 'sensible' sports car to purchase I decided it would have to be an Audi RS4 to complement my trackday prepped 968 club sport. Went and drove one the other day only to be hugely disappointed with what appeared to be an exec saloon with what felt like a mere 300HP rather than the full 420HP and not enough noise even with the sport button selected. Not what I had expected at all. Also tried an S5 but again not quick enough and too sober.

So I took the trip to Munich Legends and had a quick go in a CSL. All thoughts of 911s or the Audis disappeared as I got above 5000 rpm and realised I need one of these in my life.

I've spent hours reading threads here so I don't think you guys need to repeat all the buying advice on here.

Just a few questions:

Is anyone aware of this car - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2175603.htm. It looks like what I am after but I would be happier knowing some history.

The last inspection 2 service was done at BMW care in Bradford - anyone had any experience with these guys?

What about nankang tires? Has anyone run theirs on these budget tires? I'll be using mine on the road only (well that's the plan) so I'm wondering if they would suit this.

If anyone knows of a well looked after example for around 25k then I would be interested in a quick look. I want to take my time though and get the right car to become a summer only garage queen (Got £500 allocated for a mondeo hack).

Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks

Ed

**glendog74** · 01-11-2010, 10:48 PM

Hi Ed - welcome to the forum

I'm afraid that i do not know the car or dealer you ask about but one thing i would say is that the CSL does need better tyres than Nankangs!

The 'budget' tyre of choice for a daily driver in all seasons tends to be the Falken 452 which is used by a fair few on here. Personally i would put Michelin Pilot Sport Cups on if you only intend to use it in the summer.

Good luck with your search

Rob

DuncanR · 01-11-2010, 10:58 PM

Hi Ed , welcome mate, that looks like a really tidy motor !

**shimmy** · 02-11-2010, 12:31 AM

Ed

Welcome, looks a tidy car on the photos

It was advertised from September and i think he said then it had d2 coilovers and BBK fitted, no mention now.

I think if it is like it seems its a fair price and surprised it hasnt sold tbh

cslgirl · 02-11-2010, 07:58 AM

Hi Ed and welcome! Great choice of car

Roland · 02-11-2010, 11:06 AM

Welcome Ed

azrael · 02-11-2010, 12:17 PM

Seems like a nice enough motor

Could always buy Mole's its a known quantity

**mickaldo** · 02-11-2010, 01:15 PM

i think its shane 159`s brothers car. sure he will be along to tell you more about it.

**shimmy** · 02-11-2010, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickaldo

i think its shane 159`s brothers car. sure he will be along to tell you more about it.

Yep it's Shanes brothers car, bought Feb this year

http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showth...hlight=Brother

**outnumbered** · 02-11-2010, 01:45 PM

One small negative is the Insp2 done at an Indy will mean you can't strictly put the BMW warranty on it since that depends on FBMWSH. He says it has BMW warranty now, but if you come to claim on it and they check the history, you could be be stuffed.

Otherwise, the price seems OK if the car's a good one.

01-11-2010, 10:20 PM	#1
EGNMorris Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2 Casino cash: $335	New Member Hi all, Having spent the last 6 months out of the country pondering what 'sensible' sports car to purchase I decided it would have to be an Audi RS4 to complement my trackday prepped 968 club sport. Went and drove one the other day only to be hugely disappointed with what appeared to be an exec saloon with what felt like a mere 300HP rather than the full 420HP and not enough noise even with the sport button selected. Not what I had expected at all. Also tried an S5 but again not quick enough and too sober. So I took the trip to Munich Legends and had a quick go in a CSL. All thoughts of 911s or the Audis disappeared as I got above 5000 rpm and realised I need one of these in my life. I've spent hours reading threads here so I don't think you guys need to repeat all the buying advice on here. Just a few questions: Is anyone aware of this car - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2175603.htm. It looks like what I am after but I would be happier knowing some history. The last inspection 2 service was done at BMW care in Bradford - anyone had any experience with these guys? What about nankang tires? Has anyone run theirs on these budget tires? I'll be using mine on the road only (well that's the plan) so I'm wondering if they would suit this. If anyone knows of a well looked after example for around 25k then I would be interested in a quick look. I want to take my time though and get the right car to become a summer only garage queen (Got £500 allocated for a mondeo hack). Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks Ed

01-11-2010, 10:48 PM	#2
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32309	Hi Ed - welcome to the forum I'm afraid that i do not know the car or dealer you ask about but one thing i would say is that the CSL does need better tyres than Nankangs! The 'budget' tyre of choice for a daily driver in all seasons tends to be the Falken 452 which is used by a fair few on here. Personally i would put Michelin Pilot Sport Cups on if you only intend to use it in the summer. Good luck with your search Rob __________________ Cha'mone Mother F*ker! Last edited by glendog74; 01-11-2010 at 10:51 PM.*

01-11-2010, 10:58 PM	#3
DuncanR CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 3,735 Casino cash: $9994	Hi Ed , welcome mate, that looks like a really tidy motor ! __________________ " I use Gleaming Kleen.... for that new car look " I wish I had used - Race Data Systems - Motorsport Data Loggers forgive me Nathan !

02-11-2010, 12:31 AM	#4
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Ed Welcome, looks a tidy car on the photos It was advertised from September and i think he said then it had d2 coilovers and BBK fitted, no mention now. I think if it is like it seems its a fair price and surprised it hasnt sold tbh __________________ .

02-11-2010, 11:06 AM	#6
Roland S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ///Munich Posts: 952 Casino cash: $26748	Welcome Ed __________________

02-11-2010, 07:58 AM	#5
cslgirl S6, Sport On, Traction Off Simon Champion! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,500 Casino cash: $33404	Hi Ed and welcome! Great choice of car

02-11-2010, 12:17 PM	#7
azrael S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portsmouth/Reading Posts: 1,292 Casino cash: $9290	Seems like a nice enough motor Could always buy Mole's its a known quantity __________________ Ashley Shaeffer BMW - Wooo

02-11-2010, 01:15 PM	#8
mickaldo S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 262 Casino cash: $5988	i think its shane 159`s brothers car. sure he will be along to tell you more about it.

02-11-2010, 01:45 PM	#10
outnumbered S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Reading Posts: 731 Casino cash: $19587	One small negative is the Insp2 done at an Indy will mean you can't strictly put the BMW warranty on it since that depends on FBMWSH. He says it has BMW warranty now, but if you come to claim on it and they check the history, you could be be stuffed. Otherwise, the price seems OK if the car's a good one. __________________ Now with added SG CSL. Last edited by outnumbered; 02-11-2010 at 01:48 PM.