Sad, sad day, waved bye bye to the CSL. - Page 2

Dan · 17-08-2010, 12:30 AM

Awesome cars Shane, I've also wanted one ever since I clapped eyes on one, just the same as a CSL! Lol

You definately got the best colour combo IMO.

**alexk** · 17-08-2010, 12:53 AM

Congrats mate for the new car.

I have to admit that I am disappointed with your decision...
The car is very very heavy and very expensive to run.
Friend of a colleague tracks one and the expenses are ridiculous (gearbox oil that costs 500 euro, tyres every 4k km) and most importantly, the car overheats in 10 mins of track use (brakes, gearbox. differentials).
I think it's ok for a daily driver (there are better cars for that) but not for the racetrack.

Of course you have the bike-engined rocket, so you will be fine

_Nathan_ · 17-08-2010, 01:18 AM

Be interested to hear your impression once you've had it for a while

Glad you are sticking around.

NZ_M3 · 17-08-2010, 01:35 AM

Congrats on the new car

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sailorbaz · 17-08-2010, 01:55 AM

Congrats on the new purchase and I too would be interested in your thoughts after a few weeks/months of ownership. You got tired of the Evo very quickly, (Hope I'm thinking of the same person, sorry if I'm wrong)

shane@mbtech · 17-08-2010, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailorbaz

Congrats on the new purchase and I too would be interested in your thoughts after a few weeks/months of ownership. You got tired of the Evo very quickly, (Hope I'm thinking of the same person, sorry if I'm wrong)

Yeh that was me.

Its very different from the Evo, far far superior in every way, and that was just a limited test drive. I have a feeling I will be happy

Ill keep you guys updated with my findings.

mattCSLnut · 17-08-2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexk

Congrats mate for the new car.

I have to admit that I am disappointed with your decision...
The car is very very heavy and very expensive to run.
Friend of a colleague tracks one and the expenses are ridiculous (gearbox oil that costs 500 euro, tyres every 4k km) and most importantly, the car overheats in 10 mins of track use (brakes, gearbox. differentials).
I think it's ok for a daily driver (there are better cars for that) but not for the racetrack.

Of course you have the bike-engined rocket, so you will be fine

AWESOM car Shane

in a good colour. Congrats

I have to agree with Alex though... very deep pockets required to run one, especially if you're going to Track it

and I have a sneaky suspicion you will

titan · 17-08-2010, 01:48 PM

I don't know you, but I know of you...we share a friend in Ian@Carbotech ;-)

At the risk of pi$$ing you off, I reckon you'll be utterly bored of the GTR in 10 minutes.

They are fantastically capable cars but the amount that the car is prepared to do for you detracts from the driver experience. And enjoy the running costs on those 20" tyres ;-)

Out of interest, did you not consider something like a GT3 RS ? Thats the territory I'm heading in.

Look forward to your initial reactions to ownership.

Curly · 17-08-2010, 02:29 PM

Nice one shane

we are gona need binoculars now to spot yer on track, sub 1.50 at oulton

Bealo · 17-08-2010, 06:23 PM

Congrats on your choice Bigman... something i have thought about but the running cost horror stories have put me off so far but i will be listening with eager ears on your findings..

Enjoy

17-08-2010, 12:30 AM	#11
Dan Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,058 Casino cash: $6689	Awesome cars Shane, I've also wanted one ever since I clapped eyes on one, just the same as a CSL! Lol You definately got the best colour combo IMO. __________________

17-08-2010, 12:53 AM	#12
alexk Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,786 Casino cash: $29971	Congrats mate for the new car. I have to admit that I am disappointed with your decision... The car is very very heavy and very expensive to run. Friend of a colleague tracks one and the expenses are ridiculous (gearbox oil that costs 500 euro, tyres every 4k km) and most importantly, the car overheats in 10 mins of track use (brakes, gearbox. differentials). I think it's ok for a daily driver (there are better cars for that) but not for the racetrack. Of course you have the bike-engined rocket, so you will be fine __________________ www.clubcsl.com - I am a BMW Motorsport fan ! My youtube channel is here

17-08-2010, 01:18 AM	#13
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Be interested to hear your impression once you've had it for a while Glad you are sticking around. __________________ Nathan

17-08-2010, 02:29 PM	#19
Curly S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: madchester Posts: 1,153 Casino cash: $5838	Nice one shanewe are gona need binoculars now to spot yer on track, sub 1.50 at oulton

17-08-2010, 06:23 PM	#20
Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	Congrats on your choice Bigman... something i have thought about but the running cost horror stories have put me off so far but i will be listening with eager ears on your findings.. Enjoy __________________

17-08-2010, 01:35 AM	#14
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	Congrats on the new car ...

17-08-2010, 01:48 PM	#18
titan S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 268 Casino cash: $1363	I don't know you, but I know of you...we share a friend in Ian@Carbotech ;-) At the risk of pi$$ing you off, I reckon you'll be utterly bored of the GTR in 10 minutes. They are fantastically capable cars but the amount that the car is prepared to do for you detracts from the driver experience. And enjoy the running costs on those 20" tyres ;-) Out of interest, did you not consider something like a GT3 RS ? Thats the territory I'm heading in. Look forward to your initial reactions to ownership.