Inspection on a CSL

KPNUTZ · 15-01-2013, 12:53 PM

Afternoon all

Quite new here as I am searching for my first CSL, I have seen one in Manchester on a 53 plate that was presented very well, the only niggle I had was a larger gap between services, instead of the two year gap id expect it had three years but was done within mileage. I phoned Mondial to question this and they didn't seem to have an issue with it so long as it was done within mileage. It has had the Vanos done on warranty so I'm assuming the service book had been checked to approve the work.

My question is this, I'm going back on the weekend for a second viewing but Im thinking I should have an inspection done, what are peoples thoughts on this and who would you recomend?

For ref the car has warranty so things that might need doing should be covered.

Cheers Mike

Neil M · 15-01-2013, 01:36 PM

Mike - You have a 'PM'

Ramsden15 · 15-01-2013, 07:08 PM

Williams Manchester know that car so you could give them a ring before your second look. Williams have quoted me £288 for a BMW 124 point inspection.

KPNUTZ · 15-01-2013, 07:42 PM

Cheers lads, I spoke to the guys at Darren woods and was quoted £60 which is cheap so would defo use them. I need to be sure I'm buying the right car as I am clearing my savings account for this bad boy!

Ramsden15 · 15-01-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KPNUTZ

Cheers lads, I spoke to the guys at Darren woods and was quoted £60 which is cheap so would defo use them. I need to be sure I'm buying the right car as I am clearing my savings account for this bad boy!

At that price, if you are considering this car I would ask the seller to take it to them to be checked out, at your cost. To put it in perspective, I have spent that amount on fuel several times over traveling around the uk looking at cars for sale.

KPNUTZ · 15-01-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ramsden15

At that price, if you are considering this car I would ask the seller to take it to them to be checked out, at your cost. To put it in perspective, I have spent that amount on fuel several times over traveling around the uk looking at cars for sale.

Exactly, it's not a big spend but could prove to be invaluable if the car checks out. Appreciate the input lads, it's been four years since I've frequented car forums, (my last 'nice' car being my evo 9 GT) defo helps though, especially when looking to buy.

3wheels3 · 15-01-2013, 09:14 PM

Is a good plan ramsden and what my friend did when buying a car a distance away before wasting time/money on travel.

Straightsix · 23-01-2013, 08:50 PM

How was the inspection OP :-) ?

KPNUTZ · 23-01-2013, 10:41 PM

I was hoping to have it in tomorrow but the place is fully booked unfortunately, the seller is away after this week so ill have to wait now until he's back

15-01-2013, 12:53 PM	#1
KPNUTZ S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Northwest Posts: 156 Casino cash: $1752	Inspection on a CSL Afternoon all Quite new here as I am searching for my first CSL, I have seen one in Manchester on a 53 plate that was presented very well, the only niggle I had was a larger gap between services, instead of the two year gap id expect it had three years but was done within mileage. I phoned Mondial to question this and they didn't seem to have an issue with it so long as it was done within mileage. It has had the Vanos done on warranty so I'm assuming the service book had been checked to approve the work. My question is this, I'm going back on the weekend for a second viewing but Im thinking I should have an inspection done, what are peoples thoughts on this and who would you recomend? For ref the car has warranty so things that might need doing should be covered. Cheers Mike Last edited by KPNUTZ; 15-01-2013 at 01:03 PM.

15-01-2013, 01:36 PM	#2
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	Mike - You have a 'PM' __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

15-01-2013, 07:42 PM	#4
KPNUTZ S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Northwest Posts: 156 Casino cash: $1752	Cheers lads, I spoke to the guys at Darren woods and was quoted £60 which is cheap so would defo use them. I need to be sure I'm buying the right car as I am clearing my savings account for this bad boy! Last edited by KPNUTZ; 15-01-2013 at 08:31 PM.

15-01-2013, 07:08 PM	#3
Ramsden15 S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 57 Casino cash: $1410	Williams Manchester know that car so you could give them a ring before your second look. Williams have quoted me £288 for a BMW 124 point inspection.

15-01-2013, 09:14 PM	#7
3wheels3 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 773 Casino cash: $21189	Is a good plan ramsden and what my friend did when buying a car a distance away before wasting time/money on travel.

23-01-2013, 08:50 PM	#8
Straightsix S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 357 Casino cash: $1823	How was the inspection OP :-) ?

23-01-2013, 10:41 PM	#9
KPNUTZ S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Northwest Posts: 156 Casino cash: $1752	I was hoping to have it in tomorrow but the place is fully booked unfortunately, the seller is away after this week so ill have to wait now until he's back