CSL vs M5

olly22n · 25-08-2011, 04:20 PM

Hi guys,

Has anyone here had the pleasure of an e39 m5 and a csl? Of so what are your thoughts on the two and haw do they compare?

I have just sold my funf and am picking up my csl in two days time so keen to hear the differences!

Thanks

Olly

Ps, haven't even driven the csl yet!

Craig · 25-08-2011, 06:03 PM

Totally different cars, M5 is an awesome family barge that can be thrown around, the CSL is a car to be thrown around that also retains some practicality.

I've owned the CSL and driven a friend E39 M5 often enough.

derek · 25-08-2011, 07:28 PM

I have owned both about 4years with each if want to track the car it's a csl if not e39 m5. Both great cars m5 more practical, csl more fun

**shimmy** · 25-08-2011, 07:46 PM

I owned an e39m5 for 4 years and the CSL now for 5 years

m5 was without doubt the best car I ever owned.

chrisburns · 25-08-2011, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

I owned an e39m5 for 4 years and the CSL now for 5 years

m5 was without doubt the best car I ever owned.

Everyone who has ever owned one says thats.
Not an E39 but I had a E60 M5 for a few years and I too would rate that as the best car I ever owned.

I dont think you really can compare them together tbh, both built for purpose and both excellent at their specific roles.

Pazuzu · 26-08-2011, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

I owned an e39m5 for 4 years and the CSL now for 5 years

m5 was without doubt the best car I ever owned.

Yep, had my E39 M5 for 2 1/2 years and it was superb

CSL is far more alive but compromised from a day-to-day perspective compared to the M5 but they are 2 of the best cars I've ever owned.

Cheers,

Phil

olly22n · 27-08-2011, 12:11 PM

Well, i am about an hour and half away from the csl, so will find out soon how it compares, the A68 from Edinburgh back home should be a good proving ground!

EVLXGE · 27-08-2011, 02:33 PM

I'm sure you won't regret choosing the CSL. Only had mine since feb but so far can't see me ever selling it.

A68 is a cracking route for a first drive. I had to suffer the M1.

Are you local to Newcastle then?

Ian

BillyB · 27-08-2011, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olly22n

Well, i am about an hour and half away from the csl, so will find out soon how it compares, the A68 from Edinburgh back home should be a good proving ground!

So how is it, Olly?

olly22n · 28-08-2011, 01:33 PM

Its Epic. Truely epic.

Not local to Newcastle, I live in Stamford Lincs, so had to drive a bit further home!

25-08-2011, 04:20 PM	#1
olly22n S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 109 Casino cash: $1519	CSL vs M5 Hi guys, Has anyone here had the pleasure of an e39 m5 and a csl? Of so what are your thoughts on the two and haw do they compare? I have just sold my funf and am picking up my csl in two days time so keen to hear the differences! Thanks Olly Ps, haven't even driven the csl yet!

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Craig S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Guisborough Posts: 453 Casino cash: $4472	Totally different cars, M5 is an awesome family barge that can be thrown around, the CSL is a car to be thrown around that also retains some practicality. I've owned the CSL and driven a friend E39 M5 often enough. __________________ VAG Cars - www.vagcars.co.uk - North East VAG Owners Club

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shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	I owned an e39m5 for 4 years and the CSL now for 5 years m5 was without doubt the best car I ever owned. __________________ .

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EVLXGE S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ashbourne but mostly Africa Posts: 286 Casino cash: $11417	I'm sure you won't regret choosing the CSL. Only had mine since feb but so far can't see me ever selling it. A68 is a cracking route for a first drive. I had to suffer the M1. Are you local to Newcastle then? Ian __________________ CSL gone to a new home.... 997.1 GT3 RS M2 on order

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25-08-2011, 07:28 PM	#3
derek S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,159 Casino cash: $20658	I have owned both about 4years with each if want to track the car it's a csl if not e39 m5. Both great cars m5 more practical, csl more fun

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olly22n S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 109 Casino cash: $1519	Well, i am about an hour and half away from the csl, so will find out soon how it compares, the A68 from Edinburgh back home should be a good proving ground!

28-08-2011, 01:33 PM	#10
olly22n S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 109 Casino cash: $1519	Its Epic. Truely epic. Not local to Newcastle, I live in Stamford Lincs, so had to drive a bit further home!