Went to look at my first CSL - some questions - Page 4

deanobeano · 11-03-2013, 06:06 PM

Hi All

Just back from a viewing on a vehicle, and this has raised some questions:

Test drive went fine- a good 20 minutes (nice noise!)

Gear changes were fairly brutal in S5 (or was it S6) in sport mode, although they were smooth if you came off the throttle slightly before changing.

bearing in mind it was circa -2C, I noticed that the water temp gauge didn't make it to half way - it was more like halfway between the top of the blue cold and the first dot (first and second dots for normal temp)
Oil temp was at the halfway point (or just under)
Normal? or potential issues (thermostat or something?)

Drivers seat didn't tip forward to allow access into the back - seller said they would fix this

one side of the front headlamps had condensation (non xenons) - would this just be a seal to put right?

The rear seats had quite a few scuff marks, mainly where the seat belts hook up to seat bases - looks like the thin paint had worn off, only cosmetic, but is this typical for CSL's?

Car was mid 50's with regards to mileage. Has full BMWSH and up until last month was under Mondial warranty.

Would the above issues be typical, bearing in mind this is the first I have seen.

Thanks in advance

11-03-2013, 06:06 PM	#1
deanobeano S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 310 Casino cash: $3117	Went to look at my first CSL - some questions Hi All Just back from a viewing on a vehicle, and this has raised some questions: Test drive went fine- a good 20 minutes (nice noise!) Gear changes were fairly brutal in S5 (or was it S6) in sport mode, although they were smooth if you came off the throttle slightly before changing. bearing in mind it was circa -2C, I noticed that the water temp gauge didn't make it to half way - it was more like halfway between the top of the blue cold and the first dot (first and second dots for normal temp) Oil temp was at the halfway point (or just under) Normal? or potential issues (thermostat or something?) Drivers seat didn't tip forward to allow access into the back - seller said they would fix this one side of the front headlamps had condensation (non xenons) - would this just be a seal to put right? The rear seats had quite a few scuff marks, mainly where the seat belts hook up to seat bases - looks like the thin paint had worn off, only cosmetic, but is this typical for CSL's? Car was mid 50's with regards to mileage. Has full BMWSH and up until last month was under Mondial warranty. Would the above issues be typical, bearing in mind this is the first I have seen. Thanks in advance