E90 M3 or CSL, decisions decisions!!

[jim76]

So about almost a year ago to the day I broke away from BMW M3's (sold my 5th consecutive!) and took ownership of a 2002 911 C4S. Brilliant car, enjoyed the experience but I sold it yesterday. I've now decided to get back into BMW ownership, but am torn between the CSL or the new E92!! The CSL is a great car, and has the rarity behind it, but the E92 is an awesome car, and I'm sure will be very capable on track, with probably more practicality than the CSL. Decisions decisions! Has anyone here had good experiences with the E92 on the track?

[karbonkid]

Originally Posted by Thorney

We're up to £15k invested into our E92 M3 and have to say other than the engine (475bhp so a huge difference) the rest of it is still far behind a CSL.

Enough said!

[Dan]

Originally Posted by karbonkid

Enough said!

Where the fook did that quote come from!? I'm very suprised, although it might just be 15k mis-spent!

[jim76]

Originally Posted by karbonkid

Enough said!

Yeah but that's a race car build, is it not? And are they comparing it to a race prepped CSL??

I'm looking for a fair comparison on standard cars really. I only do a handful of track days a year, so I'm wondering if I could justify having a CSL really. I feel it would get ruined by using it as an every day driver. I may be wrong but I'm sure the side bolster of the seat would take a beating if I were to be jumping in and out of it a few times every day! And I would feel bad putting the miles on it. I'm talking myself out of it here aren't I!!??? Lol.

[phat///M3]

Originally Posted by Dan

Where the fook did that quote come from!? I'm very suprised, although it might just be 15k mis-spent!

LMAO

[Yanto]

Originally Posted by karbonkid

Enough said!

Originally Posted by phat///M3

LMAO

+1

[karbonkid]

Originally Posted by Dan

Where the fook did that quote come from!? I'm very suprised, although it might just be 15k mis-spent!

I have always remembered that comment!

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/sho...A315k+invested

Originally Posted by jim76

Yeah but that's a race car build, is it not? And are they comparing it to a race prepped CSL??

I'm looking for a fair comparison on standard cars really. I only do a handful of track days a year, so I'm wondering if I could justify having a CSL really. I feel it would get ruined by using it as an every day driver. I may be wrong but I'm sure the side bolster of the seat would take a beating if I were to be jumping in and out of it a few times every day! And I would feel bad putting the miles on it. I'm talking myself out of it here aren't I!!??? Lol.

You will find a lot of CSLs here are daily drivers. Im sure Tom will give him your thoughts as he has both.
I would say they are both as practical as each other, the E92 will drink fuel and oil quicker but the more comfortable. Regarding the bolster getting a pounding, you could always get yourself a seat cover. You are certainly talking yourself out of it! I have driven both and would choice the CSL 10x over!

[jim76]

I kinda feel as if I need newer now though. I've had 3 E46 M3's, and I know that a CSL is a completely different kettle of fish before I'm lynched, but the E92 is miles ahead I think, as an every day car. I would like a CSL if I had the money to keep it in the garage most of the time, I think the E92 might win this one people!!

[_Nathan_]

For a daily I'd have an e92 - that engine is awesome.

[nrb]

Agree, I would go for the E90 (saloon) all day long over the CSL if I needed one car to do everything. Although I would try a C63, convince myself I need a change from BMW, find a nice example, then bottle it and buy an E90!