Went to look at my first CSL - some questions

**Mike R** · 11-03-2013, 06:42 PM

Hi Deano,
Which one was this that you went to see?

deanobeano · 11-03-2013, 06:44 PM

It was the SG one NJ had

jibm · 11-03-2013, 07:13 PM

Temp gauge is not right....it should get to temp easily within 20 mins. it should stay in the middle and only move very slightly if at all. I’d want that sorted

deanobeano · 11-03-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jibm

Temp gauge is not right....it should get to temp easily within 20 mins. it should stay in the middle and only move very slightly if at all. I’d want that sorted

That was my thought - all the cars I've had get up to the centre of the temp gauge fairly quickly (and many manufacturers employ a fiddle factor to ensure that it stays there, unless temps really do begin to go awry)

Could be as simple as a thermostat allowing water to run to the radiator when not required, but that would result in lower engine efficiencies and reduced fuel consumption.

Enough to put me off? I'm not sure but at 27K i would have expected better...

Anyone with the itch to sell - please PM - beer aswell as cash awaits

cslsuperfan · 11-03-2013, 08:33 PM

Nick has a good relationship with BMW Oxford
i'm sure he will rectify all the niggles through BMW

you have the option of extending the warranty
so wait the 31 days and take it to bmw for a bit of goodwill haggling
they may be willing to help on the trim issues
i know its not strictly covered but i have had a steering wheel and sill plates replaced in the past. not necessarily covered but got done because the dealer was accommodating.

s1csl · 11-03-2013, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cslsuperfan

Nick has a good relationship with BMW Oxford
i'm sure he will rectify all the niggles through BMW

you have the option of extending the warranty
so wait the 31 days and take it to bmw for a bit of goodwill haggling
they may be willing to help on the trim issues
i know its not strictly covered but i have had a steering wheel and sill plates replaced in the past. not necessarily covered but got done because the dealer was accommodating.

Had my seat done on good will

s.mac · 11-03-2013, 08:50 PM

You would have thought the previous owner, with a warranty, would have sorted all the niggles before selling ??

RSJP · 11-03-2013, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird

Hi Deano,
Which one was this that you went to see?

hi mike
if its the one i think it is ,hes a good friend of gareth lloyds ,i spoke to him about the car before i bought my csl
jp

J2LTB · 11-03-2013, 10:29 PM

Just a thought. The rubbing on the rear seat could be due to where a baby seats buckle fastens ? Taking his grandson for a spin ???

deanobeano · 11-03-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by J2LTB

Just a thought. The rubbing on the rear seat could be due to where a baby seats buckle fastens ? Taking his grandson for a spin ???

Could be, would explain the smaller marks on the front seat backs.

J2LTB - Staffordshire - local to me I'm near Jnct 12 M6.

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jibm S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Asteroids Champion! Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 591 Casino cash: $14218	Temp gauge is not right....it should get to temp easily within 20 mins. it should stay in the middle and only move very slightly if at all. I’d want that sorted __________________ Never pat a burning dog

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cslsuperfan Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: wales Posts: 2,222 Casino cash: $19520	NJ csl Nick has a good relationship with BMW Oxford i'm sure he will rectify all the niggles through BMW you have the option of extending the warranty so wait the 31 days and take it to bmw for a bit of goodwill haggling they may be willing to help on the trim issues i know its not strictly covered but i have had a steering wheel and sill plates replaced in the past. not necessarily covered but got done because the dealer was accommodating.

11-03-2013, 06:44 PM	#2
deanobeano S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 310 Casino cash: $3117	It was the SG one NJ had

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11-03-2013, 10:29 PM	#9
J2LTB S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 407 Casino cash: $5472	Just a thought. The rubbing on the rear seat could be due to where a baby seats buckle fastens ? Taking his grandson for a spin ???