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all this talk of values is upsetting my karma .. now everytime I've got a trip to do , I actually sit and debate wether its worth taking the CSL as its going to add mileage
![]() So , last night took the CSL on a 250 mile return drive into the Scottish borders for a meeting I was doing .. all on the back roads .... poor headlights , supersports , -2 deg , damp roads ... had a great, if somewhat 'exciting' in places , drive ![]() So thats it , I'm coming upto 70K miles , car wil be worthless soon ![]() |
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Don't worry, be happy. You bought it to enjoy it so do that. It will always be worth something. Its not like you are loosing money as with most cars.
I love the fact I've used mine
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Me and the girlfriend are going to do a tour of France in mine later this year. It ticked over 123,000 yesterday and that should add another 2K.
It's had so much replaced in its lifetime you just need to see it, look at the bills and realise it's no normal 123k car. We shall see if and when I sell it. ![]()
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I am no expert but I reckon once they reach the 20 year point mileage will be less reflective on price. I kept the mileage down on my e39 M5 and then it was written off due to an old biddy 't' boning me and so I regret not taking her out more.
My enemy is time and having two other great cars - GT3 and Mini GP. I have to admit to using the GP more as it saves door dingers and more frustration in congested roads. My GT3 and CSL are only at 40,000 ish miles. CSL is going in for its service three months late - Inspection I. I will have to check the service record as it may be Insp II ![]() ![]() Going to Bartletts on Monday. Pip |
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This is actually my biggest fear. Prices are rising so much that if, even by someone else's fault the car was written off, I highly doubt the insurance company will pay the extra £10k for the next cheapest replacement, so that moment would be last time I'd ever own or drive a CSL.
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The E9 has followed a very similar path with huge emphasis on condition and service history The mileage is of far less consequence My punt (hope) is for the E46 to mirror the E9 especially as the majority of csl's that are used regularly will all be heading for "high miles" Even if the csl brand was to eclipse the 997RS values I'd still take my car to Europe for TD's, otherwise what's the point of ownership. |
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It's a bloody car with wheels, engine, gearbox and everything. If you feel like driving it fookin' do it. Life is short, enjoy.
To me the car has paid for itself over and over again in fun and memories and I intend to add to them.
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![]() ![]() ![]() ... and I know exactly what you mean by the highlighted statement ![]() ![]() Very unseasonably for me, however last Sunday I managed a stellar 180 miles round trip, in one day without missing a beat ![]()
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86K on the clock.
This year I have a trip to Le Mans Classic; 2 Knockhill track days; A drive it day Scotland Tour; Hill climb event for the Royal Deeside Speed Festival; Oh and my better half has a track driving tuition day ![]() Between times I'm keeping it wrapped up in cotton wool. ![]() |
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