My 1st CSL Experience!

[Soundwave]

Hey,

I'm new to the forum but a long time BMW/M3/CSL fan.

At the risk of boring some of you i wanted to share my lasting memory of a CSL that only cemented by long time love of the M3.

I live in Scotland and was driving down to Engerland on the A74 many moons ago. I had been driving a while and decided to take it easy so was sitting on cruise control in the middle lane and pretty much coasting it as the roads were fairly light on traffic.

I always keep a note of what's around me when driving by being a constant mirror watcher, quite anal about it to be honest, but out of nowhere a Carrera S went screaming past my right shoulder and took me completely by surprise and before i had a even a chance to ask myself "What the heck is his rush?" a CSL sonic boomed past me and scared the utter crap out of me and explained the reason for the 911's haste.

I like porkers but have always felt that i only ever see them being driven by people "tootling around" in them even on the motorways and did enjoy seeing one in a rush, more so that a CSL was the reason for its urgency!

I pulled out into the fast lane and tried to keep pace, (i must stress here, that i kept within the speed limit and the roads were empty) as i wanted to see if the CSL could reel in its quarry, i didnt have to push too hard as the motorway was straight for about a half mile and then swooped off to the right at a camber and gave me enough time to see the CSL totally monster the 911 and overtake him and carry on pulling away before i lost sight of both of the cars.

This is sad but i have to admit to getting goose pimples as i watched and as the noise of the CSL started to fade i sat and grinned like a loon! My dad was in the passenger seat and i had to laugh when he turned to me and said "You wouldn't think a BMW could beat a Porsche!".

For me the noise of the CSL at full pelt and the image of a 911 in "fight or flight" mode being humbled was something that has stayed with me to this day.

Would love to read others "fave CSL moment" if you care to share?

Thanks for reading!

[shimmy]

I got goose pimples reading that (the noise bit)


It is one of the great feeling, buying something that you have lusted after for a while, so much more satisfying than having loads of money and buying what you want relentlessly over and over again.

I think you may love it, it does not disappoint, just make sure you get the one you really want.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Great read. Was it a slower grey one or stunning black one

[_Nathan_]

Must've been an old 911

[Bounce]

Welcome to the register matey.My favourite moment in the CSL was when I was driving back to England from Scotland and overtaking a 911 at full tilt,awesome.

[outnumbered]

Maybe it was this bloke !

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4488668.stm

[steelyork]

Briefly,

That's why i'll be back in a CSL one day the sheer feeling excitement & enjoyment of owning & driving a fantastic car, which i sadly failed at the firtst time due to working constantly over seas.

Bought CL04CSl, owned for 2 years & sold (with regret) bought a vantage & yeah it's ok sounds the part but doesn't deliver.

Oh & the next CSL will be used, not going to be a fanjita about keeping the miles low, sod that.

Cheers

Mark

PS Thats got to be the guy in scotland fair cop !
I was offerd a 04 12k miler prior to buying mine but next time it won't be a museum car.

[Neil M]

Welcome 'Soundwave'

Owning a CSL is an experience, driving one is sheer pleasure, it may share 90% of its genes with the M3, but it's the other 10% that put the smile on your face.

[Barry C]

nice story, and I certainly can relate to it.


Back when i was about 10 years old I got stranded at football practice when my friends mum forgot to pick us up. My neighbor owned a pub across the road so i walked in to the pub covered in muck and asked him for a lift home. With a look of disgust he agreed. as we walked out in to the car park i he clicked the fob on his key and the doors opened to a brand new e36 M3 evo. After that drive home I was in love and I didn't even know what it was

That day I said I'm going to buy an M3 when I'm older and 10 years later when I was 20, I did.

Then a couple of years in to my M3 ownership my mechnic got a CSL when they were relatively new and I had never seen one. He gave me the keys and once again I said I will own one of these some day! last January I made the trip to the UK and drove it back to Ireland

[Soundwave]

Originally Posted by outnumbered

Maybe it was this bloke !

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4488668.stm

what a nutter!