Who uses their CSL everyday? - Page 2

**$w!ft** · 06-12-2009, 11:34 PM

I've just started using it everyday. My drive is also really short, only about 4 miles.Not that much of a hassle at all really; just got to treat it nice till the engine warms up (which it doesnt by the end of the drive), and watch out for the seats when going in/out. I am running Eagle F1's so cant comment about cups in winter...

Only other annoying this as a DD is the SMG in auto mode, it never does what I would like it to do.

mattCSLnut · 06-12-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

thats what i thought until mine got to 60k miles

Worry no Shimmy, 60K is average mileage for a six year old car

**shimmy** · 06-12-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by $w!ft

Only other annoying this as a DD is the SMG in auto mode, it never does what I would like it to do.

try auto mode s5/6 it is brilliant otherwise

DOT USE AUTO YOU GIRL

Nords · 06-12-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Ah thats good to know then, I feel a bit guilty about only doing something like 5 miles a day round trip to work and back, but what's my options, not have one? I dont think so!

lol

Fuel I'm not to worried about, i'm used to the M3 guzzling it on ocassions plus I'm not buying a CSL to save the environment

The one i'm looking at doesn't have cups on i so thats cool, I think i'll save my pennies and get some cups put on when global warming gets into it's stride in the new year!

The alternative Dan, is to turn your 5 mile journey into a 20 mile one with some interesting roads!

jibm · 06-12-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nords

Yep, everyday. My only car, although I have the GSXR for when it is really warm and dry! I find it great, I live for the noise of that lovely straight-six. 10K miles in slightly less than a year, so far. I don't have any dramas but my wife hates it as it is too 'harsh'.

I would suggest you don't do cups in the winter just because they don't like standing water or temps below 6 degrees. I'm borrowing a 997RS on cups at the moment while the CSL is having the ventureshield redone. It feels very edgy!

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Originally Posted by Droop Snoop

Use mine every day. Love it

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Originally Posted by shimmy

thats what i thought until mine got to 60k miles

ahh 2.5k to go...right that's it, i'm going to take the bus

jibm · 07-12-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by $w!ft

I've just started using it everyday. My drive is also really short, only about 4 miles.Not that much of a hassle at all really; just got to treat it nice till the engine warms up (which it doesnt by the end of the drive), and watch out for the seats when going in/out. I am running Eagle F1's so cant comment about cups in winter...

Only other annoying this as a DD is the SMG in auto mode, it never does what I would like it to do.

auto? no...its not very good at that

DuncanR · 07-12-2009, 12:12 AM

I dont drive mine everyday ....but i do...use it ...i have to squeeze and rub myself down the side of it to get to my other car

.... takes ages !

**AlexGTT** · 07-12-2009, 12:35 AM

I used mine everyday for the first 8 months or so and loved it.

Dan · 07-12-2009, 09:58 AM

Good news then guys, I wondered if it would clog it up so to speak but I guess CSL's are a little more sophisticated than that!

Glad others are in the same boat with short journeys, my current M3 doesn't heat up by the time i've got to work!

Good news is that it shouldn't be far away so can't wait!

shane@mbtech · 07-12-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Good news then guys, I wondered if it would clog it up so to speak but I guess CSL's are a little more sophisticated than that!

Glad others are in the same boat with short journeys, my current M3 doesn't heat up by the time i've got to work!

Good news is that it shouldn't be far away so can't wait!

Just because others on here use there cars for short journeys does not mean thats its good for the car.

Most of the cars we see in our garage with problems are cars that potter about and most journeys are below 4-5 miles. Short stop start journeys are killers for any car, a csl will be no different. TBH though I would not worry, just dont drive it hard until oil is warmed up, so if you only use it for short journeys and thats it, the csl is probably not the car for you, however if you intend to use the car as it should be used then you will love the csl.

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AlexGTT CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 4,374 Casino cash: $8572	I used mine everyday for the first 8 months or so and loved it. __________________ CSL Register Alcoholics Anonymous Group Leader & Businessman of the Year '93! www.earleyengineering.com

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$w!ft S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London (W1) Posts: 309 Casino cash: $3311	I've just started using it everyday. My drive is also really short, only about 4 miles.Not that much of a hassle at all really; just got to treat it nice till the engine warms up (which it doesnt by the end of the drive), and watch out for the seats when going in/out. I am running Eagle F1's so cant comment about cups in winter... Only other annoying this as a DD is the SMG in auto mode, it never does what I would like it to do.

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DuncanR CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 3,735 Casino cash: $9984	I dont drive mine everyday ....but i do...use it ...i have to squeeze and rub myself down the side of it to get to my other car .... takes ages !

07-12-2009, 09:58 AM	#19
Dan Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,058 Casino cash: $6689	Good news then guys, I wondered if it would clog it up so to speak but I guess CSL's are a little more sophisticated than that! Glad others are in the same boat with short journeys, my current M3 doesn't heat up by the time i've got to work! Good news is that it shouldn't be far away so can't wait!