Newbie says Hi

sp2c · 07-01-2014, 01:30 AM

What to say, where to start?
Hi I'm Paul....very new to forums, so play nice & be kind I'll probably make some blunders or trip up on the etiquette front
I have always liked the E46 M3 & always take the time to admire when ever I see one.....have thought about getting one for ages as you do, together with all the other cars on my 'Bucket List'
Started to read more & more about the rare yet legendary CSL & became addicted....joined the forum at the end of last year & have been mooching about incognito soaking up the wealth of info./enthusiasm & at times being scared by some of the problems/horror stories....didn't really know if this was a passing fad or would lead somewhere?
Well!....cars are quite a common discussion topic in my house & for ages we discussed/debated/argued that our cars were becoming too similar in so many ways & the driving experience removed/numb, so we decided that we needed special & distinctive cars, which would offer very different visual & driving experiences....most of our subsequent discussion was not about the concept, as this was easy to accept, but as to which cars would end up on this very privileged/ambiguous list....needless to say we could not agree upon the cars, but you've got to start somewhere otherwise you'll spectate/discuss for ever without actually doing anything or I would anyway!
Started by looking through the ads....found a great, wait for it, BMW not M3 but Mini Cooper S JCW GP 2006 with 11300 miles & purchased it....haven't driven it much yet, but what a great little car full of character, supercharger, special bits & it's rare
If you've bothered to read this far, thanks....you'll be pleased to hear there is some relevance to this forum after all!....I've purchased a CSL & pick it up tomorrow, how great is that!....a dream becomes reality & I can't believe it's going to happen & before anyone asks it's one of the faster rare black ones!....only a joke I really like the grey ones, but this one came along at the right time....I think I'm excited & daunted in equal proportions
I live in West Wickham, which is North Kent/South London between Bromley & Croydon....does anyone else live near?
Well that's enough waffle about me, let's hear from the rest of you lucky CSL owners & I very much look forward to meeting some of you soon

**shimmy** · 07-01-2014, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sp2c

.... the rest of you lucky CLS owners & I very much look forward to meeting some of you soon
Happy & Prosperous New Year to All

Welcome

Started very well....got a bit creepy.....and ended in disaster

Quite a few live your way so there will be plenty of chances to see the faster grey ones in action.

Chris-CSL · 07-01-2014, 02:19 AM

Welcome to Party

There's a fair few around the Kent / Surrey Area I am just around the Corner in Biggin Hill.

There is a thread in the events section if you are up for Sunday Morning runs for the southern lot

so you might get a chance to meet up with some of the guys / Girls sooner than you think!

LeinsCSL · 07-01-2014, 02:27 AM

Welcome along, and congrats on the new car

Seemed apt to post a pic of a CSL beside a CLS too

Bounce · 07-01-2014, 05:28 AM

Welcome to the register Paul.

sp2c · 07-01-2014, 08:48 AM

Hi Shimmy....Hi LeinsCSL
Thanks for pointing out the error of my ways....it's been corrected

sp2c · 07-01-2014, 08:56 AM

Late last night/early this morning waffle seemed appropriate, but this morning in the cold light of day it just seems wrong....sorry!!!!!!!
Let me start again
HELLO ALL, I'm new & I'm collecting my SB CSL this afternoon....can't wait!

**shimmy** · 07-01-2014, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sp2c

Late last night/early this morning waffle seemed appropriate, but this morning in the cold light of day it just seems wrong....sorry!!!!!!!
Let me start again
HELLO ALL, I'm new & I'm collecting my SB CSL this afternoon....can't wait!

No worries, both are good.

cslgirl · 07-01-2014, 09:17 AM

Welcome Paul!

I am from Beckenham (until 5 years ago) - although glad I moved away as CSLs are becoming quite common round that way now.......

It's an amazing car!! You won't be disappointed - Enjoy

derek · 07-01-2014, 09:40 AM

Welcome Paul . Enjoy your car !!

07-01-2014, 01:30 AM	#1
sp2c S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SE London Posts: 155 Casino cash: $4154	Newbie says Hi What to say, where to start? Hi I'm Paul....very new to forums, so play nice & be kind I'll probably make some blunders or trip up on the etiquette front I have always liked the E46 M3 & always take the time to admire when ever I see one.....have thought about getting one for ages as you do, together with all the other cars on my 'Bucket List' Started to read more & more about the rare yet legendary CSL & became addicted....joined the forum at the end of last year & have been mooching about incognito soaking up the wealth of info./enthusiasm & at times being scared by some of the problems/horror stories....didn't really know if this was a passing fad or would lead somewhere? Well!....cars are quite a common discussion topic in my house & for ages we discussed/debated/argued that our cars were becoming too similar in so many ways & the driving experience removed/numb, so we decided that we needed special & distinctive cars, which would offer very different visual & driving experiences....most of our subsequent discussion was not about the concept, as this was easy to accept, but as to which cars would end up on this very privileged/ambiguous list....needless to say we could not agree upon the cars, but you've got to start somewhere otherwise you'll spectate/discuss for ever without actually doing anything or I would anyway! Started by looking through the ads....found a great, wait for it, BMW not M3 but Mini Cooper S JCW GP 2006 with 11300 miles & purchased it....haven't driven it much yet, but what a great little car full of character, supercharger, special bits & it's rare If you've bothered to read this far, thanks....you'll be pleased to hear there is some relevance to this forum after all!....I've purchased a CSL & pick it up tomorrow, how great is that!....a dream becomes reality & I can't believe it's going to happen & before anyone asks it's one of the faster rare black ones!....only a joke I really like the grey ones, but this one came along at the right time....I think I'm excited & daunted in equal proportions I live in West Wickham, which is North Kent/South London between Bromley & Croydon....does anyone else live near? Well that's enough waffle about me, let's hear from the rest of you lucky CSL owners & I very much look forward to meeting some of you soon Last edited by sp2c; 07-01-2014 at 08:44 AM. Reason: Correct error

07-01-2014, 02:19 AM	#3
Chris-CSL S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wellington NZ Posts: 310 Casino cash: $22486	Welcome to Party There's a fair few around the Kent / Surrey Area I am just around the Corner in Biggin Hill. There is a thread in the events section if you are up for Sunday Morning runs for the southern lot so you might get a chance to meet up with some of the guys / Girls sooner than you think!

07-01-2014, 05:28 AM	#5
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	Welcome to the register Paul.

07-01-2014, 08:48 AM	#6
sp2c S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SE London Posts: 155 Casino cash: $4154	Hi Shimmy....Hi LeinsCSL Thanks for pointing out the error of my ways....it's been corrected

07-01-2014, 08:56 AM	#7
sp2c S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SE London Posts: 155 Casino cash: $4154	Late last night/early this morning waffle seemed appropriate, but this morning in the cold light of day it just seems wrong....sorry!!!!!!! Let me start again HELLO ALL, I'm new & I'm collecting my SB CSL this afternoon....can't wait!

07-01-2014, 09:17 AM	#9
cslgirl S6, Sport On, Traction Off Simon Champion! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,500 Casino cash: $33404	Welcome Paul! I am from Beckenham (until 5 years ago) - although glad I moved away as CSLs are becoming quite common round that way now....... It's an amazing car!! You won't be disappointed - Enjoy

07-01-2014, 09:40 AM	#10
derek S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,159 Casino cash: $20658	Welcome Paul . Enjoy your car !!