New CSL owner

Touring · 27-08-2014, 11:56 PM

Having been a member of this forum for some 8 months, and searched for the 'right' CSL for the past 5 months, I'm pleased to have finally taken the plunge and bought a Silver Grey car.

The car in question has been advertised by a notorious Oxfordshire based CSL trader for a number of months, and despite having initially viewed the car within a week of it first being advertised, it has taken a further three months of contemplation on my part to take the plunge.
I collected the car from Lloyd motor Group in Carlisle on Monday. Lloyd's originally supplied the car in 2004 and subsequently undertook the running in service and MOT'd the car in 2006 and 2007. Since 2007 the car has been in storage, and has been fanatically cleaned to concours standards by the previous owner. Prior to me collecting the car, Lloyds have undertaken a full recommissioning service and the car is now road worthy again. The 200 mile drive home from Carlisle was an absolute delight, although due the traditional bank holiday rain, the car is no longer as clean as when I collected it. So I have a cleaning project to look forward to over the coming weekends!

The car has also been returned to factory OEM specification with the aftermarket carbon trim, exhaust and springs all being replaced by the previous owner prior to sale.

I will post some photos in due course.

cheers
David

Yanto · 28-08-2014, 12:06 AM

Congrats !

Is this cosmic boys old car ?

C. 5k miles ?

LeinsCSL · 28-08-2014, 12:30 AM

Congrats David, enjoy!

Trawler · 28-08-2014, 08:01 AM

Congratulations. Look forward to hearing some more details

**shimmy** · 28-08-2014, 08:29 AM

Congrats Tourer, good choice of colour. Some people choose black but im pretty sure its only because they couldnt find a grey one.

Roland · 28-08-2014, 08:51 AM

Congratulation

Touring · 28-08-2014, 07:19 PM

Thanks for the replies gents.

In answer to your questions yes I believe I is Cosmic Boys old car.

I did consider buying a low mileage Black CSL but felt that the Black car had less visual impact than a SG car. For me SG is the signature colour of the CSL and creates a striking contrast with the carbon trim. Black on the other hand has a far more subtle contrast. Possibly the ultimate Q car ?

I certainly intend driving the car which is why invested in the recommissioning service. I doubt whether I'll drive it like I stole it ( I'm fortunate to own a GT3 for more spirited driving) but given my proximity to mid Wales the CSL will be enjoyed on some excellent driving roads.

Loaded · 31-08-2014, 04:00 PM

Congratulations! Enjoy it in good health.

Rick H · 31-08-2014, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Touring

. . . I'll drive it like I stole it ( I'm fortunate to own a GT3 for more spirited driving) but given my proximity to mid Wales the CSL will be enjoyed on some excellent driving roads.

Sounds like a PLAN

I'm sure CSLSF & Son will join in and perhaps Neil M ?????

**alexk** · 31-08-2014, 06:05 PM

Congratulations and welcome to the register !

27-08-2014, 11:56 PM	#1
Touring Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 27 Casino cash: $2579	New CSL owner Having been a member of this forum for some 8 months, and searched for the 'right' CSL for the past 5 months, I'm pleased to have finally taken the plunge and bought a Silver Grey car. The car in question has been advertised by a notorious Oxfordshire based CSL trader for a number of months, and despite having initially viewed the car within a week of it first being advertised, it has taken a further three months of contemplation on my part to take the plunge. I collected the car from Lloyd motor Group in Carlisle on Monday. Lloyd's originally supplied the car in 2004 and subsequently undertook the running in service and MOT'd the car in 2006 and 2007. Since 2007 the car has been in storage, and has been fanatically cleaned to concours standards by the previous owner. Prior to me collecting the car, Lloyds have undertaken a full recommissioning service and the car is now road worthy again. The 200 mile drive home from Carlisle was an absolute delight, although due the traditional bank holiday rain, the car is no longer as clean as when I collected it. So I have a cleaning project to look forward to over the coming weekends! The car has also been returned to factory OEM specification with the aftermarket carbon trim, exhaust and springs all being replaced by the previous owner prior to sale. I will post some photos in due course. cheers David

28-08-2014, 08:29 AM	#5
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Congrats Tourer, good choice of colour. Some people choose black but im pretty sure its only because they couldnt find a grey one. __________________ .

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28-08-2014, 12:06 AM	#2
Yanto CSL Register Uber-poster! Moon Lander Champion! Ragdoll Master Champion! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Docklands, London Posts: 5,931 Casino cash: $40036	Congrats ! Is this cosmic boys old car ? C. 5k miles ?

28-08-2014, 12:30 AM	#3
LeinsCSL S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,240 Casino cash: $13662	Congrats David, enjoy!

28-08-2014, 08:01 AM	#4
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	Congratulations. Look forward to hearing some more details

28-08-2014, 07:19 PM	#7
Touring Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 27 Casino cash: $2579	Thanks for the replies gents. In answer to your questions yes I believe I is Cosmic Boys old car. I did consider buying a low mileage Black CSL but felt that the Black car had less visual impact than a SG car. For me SG is the signature colour of the CSL and creates a striking contrast with the carbon trim. Black on the other hand has a far more subtle contrast. Possibly the ultimate Q car ? I certainly intend driving the car which is why invested in the recommissioning service. I doubt whether I'll drive it like I stole it ( I'm fortunate to own a GT3 for more spirited driving) but given my proximity to mid Wales the CSL will be enjoyed on some excellent driving roads.

31-08-2014, 04:00 PM	#8
Loaded S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austria Posts: 369 Casino cash: $3708	Congratulations! Enjoy it in good health.