NOW SOLD 2003 csl £20,500 - Page 3

Das Chin · 02-09-2013, 10:38 AM

thanks all. I only done about 500 miles in the e30 last year as two young kids just takes over. but nice to have sth special in the garage.

got the polish out last night and come up well. will get some pics up later.

with so little miles each year then the mileage should catch up and be ok in a few years as there are a few others getting there but who cares and who is counting tbh

derek · 02-09-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Das Chin

sold to me. thanks Nathan and great to deal with.

very open and honest guy to deal with

Congratulations Nick hope you enjoy your new car. Looks like i need to keep the csl now

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 03-09-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by derek

Congratulations Nick hope you enjoy your new car. Looks like i need to keep the csl now

You know it makes sense

Das Chin · 03-09-2013, 04:40 PM

I think you would rather lose a limb than that CSL Derek

derek · 03-09-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Das Chin

I think you would rather lose a limb than that CSL Derek

Really pleased for you have got one you liked, it's been a great Csl you sold me and if I sold it I would have preferred you to have the car. Looks like I will be selling gtr as I don't know I could watch someone driving Csl away so gtr will be for sale soon if anyone interested. Enjoy your car Nick and sure youll drive and look after it how it should be done.

shame you had to get the slower more common ones

steveH · 03-09-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Das Chin

thanks all. I only done about 500 miles in the e30 last year as two young kids just takes over. but nice to have sth special in the garage.

got the polish out last night and come up well. will get some pics up later.

with so little miles each year then the mileage should catch up and be ok in a few years as there are a few others getting there but who cares and who is counting tbh

Trust the CSL will bring a big grin once she is polishedand on the road so enjoy.
Out of interest did you sell the e30??
what model ie 325 ?? cabrio ??

Das Chin · 04-09-2013, 06:14 AM

e30 m3 Steve. A real one so lhd and diamond black. Hence why i went grey on csl

had to go as just fell out of love with it. 25 year old cars need a lot of attention

in hands of a collector now who is taking it back to the shell as rust threat is always there.

keep the csl Derek as plenty of gtr out there if ever you change your mind.

thrashermax · 04-09-2013, 08:26 PM

Congratulations on the buy, mines up to 94,000 miles now, 17,000 by me... How does it compare to your previous E30 M3?

Das Chin · 05-09-2013, 07:49 AM

very very different car thrasher. the CSL is more like the e30 M3 sport evo but I have never been out in one in terms or rareness and speciality.

CSL much more modern and up to date. tonnes more grunt and grip but don't forget the m3 was 25 years old and had 200 bhp.

the e30 M3 was very nimble as it was only 1200 KGs with fuel and agile and once you got moving on a flowing road it was a real joy as it just flowed well. it had bilstein B8 shocks with uprated ARBs so it was planted and very manageable mid corner.

the CSL feels similar in terms of speed carrying but I have to drive it more to comment. CSL feels like a missile compared to the old car!! its been over 5 years since I sold my old one but it does not take long to be going very quick in one from what I recall.

the e30 was a very pretty car and it used to get a lot of attention as so rare these days and very iconic. good thing and bad thing.

the CSL tends to blend into normal traffic a bit more than I remember as so many cars now have 19 inch wheels, big brakes etc as it seems to be the norm for mfrs to make sporty models.

tyre technology moves on at a very rapid rate as the super sports are sth else. I had PS2s on my old one and they were great on the road but did give up after a few laps on track. I am still tempted by Cups when the SS wear out as it will only be out on dry days and the Cups are very very special once warm.

I will drive the CSL some more and make a more informed call then.

philo · 05-09-2013, 08:52 AM

I had two sport Evo s,one with carbon airbox schrick cams,motec,race Leda suspension,updated roll bars etc,full roll cage,had it reving to 8200 rpm

Second car was Italian and almost standard,I ended up put bistein nurburg kit in that one,was nice but the first car with all the mods was like a csl !!

I replaced my first sport Evo with another sport Evo,and then moved to a 964 rs,I have to say I always missed the way you could mess in the m3 when lapping and was far better back road car....I did miss and thought I had done the wrong thing selling sport,but looking back I don't think I would ever want one again,and feeling similar to 964 rs now as it not that useable anymore
Csl has its flaws but I think it's probably best all round car I have ever owned or even been in,I have yet to track it and hope it lives up the hype on track!! I hope I don't miss the stick shift and toe n heel of earlier cars!!
If it lights my fire on track 964 might get a new home soon

Any Irish lads doing kirkistown on 15 th September??

02-09-2013, 10:38 AM	#21
Das Chin S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: kent Posts: 477 Casino cash: $5938	thanks all. I only done about 500 miles in the e30 last year as two young kids just takes over. but nice to have sth special in the garage. got the polish out last night and come up well. will get some pics up later. with so little miles each year then the mileage should catch up and be ok in a few years as there are a few others getting there but who cares and who is counting tbh Last edited by Das Chin; 02-09-2013 at 10:41 AM.

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Das Chin S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: kent Posts: 477 Casino cash: $5938	I think you would rather lose a limb than that CSL Derek __________________ 996 GT3 mk2 Guards Red

04-09-2013, 06:14 AM	#27
Das Chin S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: kent Posts: 477 Casino cash: $5938	e30 m3 Steve. A real one so lhd and diamond black. Hence why i went grey on csl had to go as just fell out of love with it. 25 year old cars need a lot of attention in hands of a collector now who is taking it back to the shell as rust threat is always there. keep the csl Derek as plenty of gtr out there if ever you change your mind. __________________ 996 GT3 mk2 Guards Red

04-09-2013, 08:26 PM	#28
thrashermax S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Horsham, West Sussex Posts: 149 Casino cash: $1781	Congratulations on the buy, mines up to 94,000 miles now, 17,000 by me... How does it compare to your previous E30 M3? __________________

05-09-2013, 07:49 AM	#29
Das Chin S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: kent Posts: 477 Casino cash: $5938	very very different car thrasher. the CSL is more like the e30 M3 sport evo but I have never been out in one in terms or rareness and speciality. CSL much more modern and up to date. tonnes more grunt and grip but don't forget the m3 was 25 years old and had 200 bhp. the e30 M3 was very nimble as it was only 1200 KGs with fuel and agile and once you got moving on a flowing road it was a real joy as it just flowed well. it had bilstein B8 shocks with uprated ARBs so it was planted and very manageable mid corner. the CSL feels similar in terms of speed carrying but I have to drive it more to comment. CSL feels like a missile compared to the old car!! its been over 5 years since I sold my old one but it does not take long to be going very quick in one from what I recall. the e30 was a very pretty car and it used to get a lot of attention as so rare these days and very iconic. good thing and bad thing. the CSL tends to blend into normal traffic a bit more than I remember as so many cars now have 19 inch wheels, big brakes etc as it seems to be the norm for mfrs to make sporty models. tyre technology moves on at a very rapid rate as the super sports are sth else. I had PS2s on my old one and they were great on the road but did give up after a few laps on track. I am still tempted by Cups when the SS wear out as it will only be out on dry days and the Cups are very very special once warm. I will drive the CSL some more and make a more informed call then. __________________ 996 GT3 mk2 Guards Red Last edited by Das Chin; 05-09-2013 at 07:51 AM.

05-09-2013, 08:52 AM	#30
philo S3 - On the open road Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 112 Casino cash: $2593	I had two sport Evo s,one with carbon airbox schrick cams,motec,race Leda suspension,updated roll bars etc,full roll cage,had it reving to 8200 rpm Second car was Italian and almost standard,I ended up put bistein nurburg kit in that one,was nice but the first car with all the mods was like a csl !! I replaced my first sport Evo with another sport Evo,and then moved to a 964 rs,I have to say I always missed the way you could mess in the m3 when lapping and was far better back road car....I did miss and thought I had done the wrong thing selling sport,but looking back I don't think I would ever want one again,and feeling similar to 964 rs now as it not that useable anymore Csl has its flaws but I think it's probably best all round car I have ever owned or even been in,I have yet to track it and hope it lives up the hype on track!! I hope I don't miss the stick shift and toe n heel of earlier cars!! If it lights my fire on track 964 might get a new home soon Any Irish lads doing kirkistown on 15 th September??