About to buy a CSL (hopefully)

[Pooky]

Guys,

Just awaiting financial approval from the wife but hopefully about to indulge in a CSL.

I've a question as to whether the extended warranty is something to go for as I'll track it a few times a year but I'm probably only going to keep it for 18 months max. I'll be using the car almost daily as I'm consolidating my E36 M3 track car (that doesnt work or get used at the moment) and everyday Ford into the CSL, so will be covering about 8000 miles a year.

Been in and driven a few CSLs over the years and always wanted one, just wondering once I've got it if I'll ever be able to part with it...?

Dave

[cslsuperfan]

absobleedinglutely!!!!!

[shimmy]

i should coco .........

[Barry C]

Hey Pooky,

i had a e36 M3 trackcar and an M5 and consolidated to a CSL last month and i'm delighted with the move.

I've seen your e36 and it's pretty special but you can't beat the CSL

How much will the warranty cost? I have one but i'm not sure if i'll extend it when it's up..

if you're tracking it and doing relatively big milage you may be best buying one at the cheaper end of the spectrum. that way you'll lose less in 18 months when you sell.

warranty and milage make a big difference to resale price

[Pooky]

Looking at 45k mile ones in order to keep it under 60k at sale. But to be honest I just need to find the right car whatever the mileage and go for it and not worry about re-sale...

Barry, don't think we've met but my car used to be well known as it was ones of the first E36 track conversions. It had many years development but not been about for a few years now. Here it is at Oulton Park, be sad to see it go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL8E5EU9_5g

[Barry C]

Originally Posted by Pooky

Looking at 45k mile ones in order to keep it under 60k at sale. But to be honest I just need to find the right car whatever the mileage and go for it and not worry about re-sale...

Barry, don't think we've met but my car used to be well known as it was ones of the first E36 track conversions. It had many years development but not been about for a few years now. Here it is at Oulton Park, be sad to see it go:

no we haven't met, I'm 'autotrader' on the e36 forums. This was my e36 track weapon


Didn't you blow the engine in the e36? did you fit a new one or what? i remember you made good power with the evo head on the 3.0

as for the CSL, yes, you may as well buy a good one but a <45k one will be expensive. probably close to £26k where as a 55k one may be £22k and won't go below £20k whenever you sell

[Curly]

Originally Posted by Pooky

Looking at 45k mile ones in order to keep it under 60k at sale. But to be honest I just need to find the right car whatever the mileage and go for it and not worry about re-sale...

Barry, don't think we've met but my car used to be well known as it was ones of the first E36 track conversions. It had many years development but not been about for a few years now. Here it is at Oulton Park, be sad to see it go:

That was a BMW CSL day at oulton about 3-4 years ago I remember your car it was tidy,and you passed wopps RI CSL,cracking day

[s.mac]

worth every penny

[northernjim]

Welcome aboard pooky....


I saw your thread over there too

Originally Posted by s.mac

worth every penny

You love driving yours don't you Steve? Can you remember that far back?

[Pooky]

Looking at a car of:

2004 53 plate
Black
43k miles
Xenons
PDC
Climate
Radio/CD

BMW comprehensive warranty with BMW assist until Dec 2012
MOT Dec 2012
Tax July 2012
New tyres at 40k miles (Pilot Sport)
HPI checks out OK

Service History (stamped not with receipt)
24/02/04 Running in check 1728
14/02/06 Oil 18323
30/06/06 Oil 24271
23/07/07 Inspection 30825
02/03/10 Inspection 1 33290 (independent)
25/11/11 Oil 42989

Brake fluid at 24271, 33177 and 40122

Is the service history of concern in terms of the dates or is it just a case of the right price?