Finally got some pics of my CSL together!

derin100 · 01-10-2011, 07:47 PM

Finally some nice weather and a bit of time from work...I've managed to put a few pics of my CSL together:

http://www.bmwclassics.co.uk/gallery...&spgmFilters=s

chrisburns · 01-10-2011, 08:50 PM

great pics Derin seems like a very good original car

derin100 · 01-10-2011, 09:54 PM

Thanks Chris!

Should have posted this link instead to save one having to sit through the whole slideshow...Sorry! This way one can pick out individual pics if one doesn't want to just let it run automatically:

http://www.bmwclassics.co.uk/gallery...SL&spgmFilters=

chrisburns · 01-10-2011, 10:01 PM

dont worry, I just clicked home and then went back in to the pics manually

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 01-10-2011, 10:33 PM

Good pictures

derin100 · 01-10-2011, 10:43 PM

Thanks Craig!

david_h · 01-10-2011, 10:57 PM

I've been on your website many times over the years and watched you churn out some of the cleanest cars ever. You also have great taste in cars, everything you buy is interesting, sometimes quirky, sometimes full on classic.

CSL looks great in the pics, already up to your high standards of cleanliness I see!

derin100 · 02-10-2011, 07:42 AM

Thanks David!

I've got a couple of other cars 'in the pipeline' at the moment:

1) An E36 328i Cabriolet....causing me some grief with running issues at the moment

But should a nice little thing once sorted.

2) (And following in the quirky theme

) A Mercedes W124 230CE Coupe. 'Going to Town' on this one but it's turning out to be costing me an arm and a leg! I think it'll will have taken me over a year by the time it's finished but should be a 'nice thing'!

I can't decide what to do about the CSL. I've only driven it 500 miles since buying it in early February...and about 100 of those miles were accounted for just bringing it home and probably another 100 just taking it to and fro from my local BMW Dealership to have a couple of things replaced under warranty.

Realistically, it's also more car than I can actually cope with!

I don't do trackdays and even where I live with relatively empty roads I quickly run out of road such is the performance!

On that basis I really ought to sell it but a) after wanting one for so long it's hard to 'do the right thing' and b) I keep reading how values are and will continue to go up (latest was in the BMW Car Club Magazine which arrived yesterday). I don't want to make the same mistake that I made with my E30 M3 which I owned for over 7 years and then sold just before values on good examples of these went through the roof!

Having said that but also having just renewed the full comprehensive, no excess warranty now might be a good time to offer it up as it might make an attractive proposition to potential buyers as such?

Arghh...decisions, decisions.....

kbcsl · 02-10-2011, 09:23 AM

Mate looks amazing. Just throwing it out there- if you change your mind and look to sell do let me know as I would be interested!

Not so much a track-day person myself but bery keen to own a good example for a weekend drive!

Bounce · 02-10-2011, 10:32 AM

Looking good

01-10-2011, 07:47 PM	#1
derin100 S3 - On the open road Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 85 Casino cash: $1275	Finally got some pics of my CSL together! Finally some nice weather and a bit of time from work...I've managed to put a few pics of my CSL together: http://www.bmwclassics.co.uk/gallery...&spgmFilters=s

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01-10-2011, 08:50 PM	#2
chrisburns S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 653 Casino cash: $12778	great pics Derin seems like a very good original car

01-10-2011, 09:54 PM	#3
derin100 S3 - On the open road Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 85 Casino cash: $1275	Thanks Chris! Should have posted this link instead to save one having to sit through the whole slideshow...Sorry! This way one can pick out individual pics if one doesn't want to just let it run automatically: http://www.bmwclassics.co.uk/gallery...SL&spgmFilters=

01-10-2011, 10:01 PM	#4
chrisburns S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 653 Casino cash: $12778	dont worry, I just clicked home and then went back in to the pics manually

01-10-2011, 10:33 PM	#5
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	Good pictures

01-10-2011, 10:43 PM	#6
derin100 S3 - On the open road Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 85 Casino cash: $1275	Thanks Craig!

01-10-2011, 10:57 PM	#7
david_h Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5 Casino cash: $298	I've been on your website many times over the years and watched you churn out some of the cleanest cars ever. You also have great taste in cars, everything you buy is interesting, sometimes quirky, sometimes full on classic. CSL looks great in the pics, already up to your high standards of cleanliness I see!

02-10-2011, 07:42 AM	#8
derin100 S3 - On the open road Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 85 Casino cash: $1275	Thanks David! I've got a couple of other cars 'in the pipeline' at the moment: 1) An E36 328i Cabriolet....causing me some grief with running issues at the moment But should a nice little thing once sorted. 2) (And following in the quirky theme ) A Mercedes W124 230CE Coupe. 'Going to Town' on this one but it's turning out to be costing me an arm and a leg! I think it'll will have taken me over a year by the time it's finished but should be a 'nice thing'! I can't decide what to do about the CSL. I've only driven it 500 miles since buying it in early February...and about 100 of those miles were accounted for just bringing it home and probably another 100 just taking it to and fro from my local BMW Dealership to have a couple of things replaced under warranty. Realistically, it's also more car than I can actually cope with! I don't do trackdays and even where I live with relatively empty roads I quickly run out of road such is the performance! On that basis I really ought to sell it but a) after wanting one for so long it's hard to 'do the right thing' and b) I keep reading how values are and will continue to go up (latest was in the BMW Car Club Magazine which arrived yesterday). I don't want to make the same mistake that I made with my E30 M3 which I owned for over 7 years and then sold just before values on good examples of these went through the roof! Having said that but also having just renewed the full comprehensive, no excess warranty now might be a good time to offer it up as it might make an attractive proposition to potential buyers as such? Arghh...decisions, decisions.....

02-10-2011, 09:23 AM	#9
kbcsl S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 37 Casino cash: $5476	Mate looks amazing. Just throwing it out there- if you change your mind and look to sell do let me know as I would be interested! Not so much a track-day person myself but bery keen to own a good example for a weekend drive!

02-10-2011, 10:32 AM	#10
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	Looking good