Had my first CSL test drive today...

Chris · 21-10-2009, 05:13 PM

It wasn't ideal, what with it being in London, at lunchtime, in the wet! But it was still worth doing.

I was a bit concerned about the seats, what with me not being the tallest bloke in the world, and having had visibility problems with buckets seats before. But that doesn't seem to be an issue, which is good.

I'm still not 100% on SMG yet, but time will have to tell on that one.

Any one know anything about, or have any opinions on these two Nick Johnson's got?

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl...532&distance=0

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl...999&distance=0

shane@mbtech · 21-10-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

It wasn't ideal, what with it being in London, at lunchtime, in the wet! But it was still worth doing.

I was a bit concerned about the seats, what with me not being the tallest bloke in the world, and having had visibility problems with buckets seats before. But that doesn't seem to be an issue, which is good.

I'm still not 100% on SMG yet, but time will have to tell on that one.

Any one know anything about, or have any opinions on these two Nick Johnson's got?

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl...532&distance=0

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl...999&distance=0

There have been mixed reviews of his cars on both here and ph, I have no personal experience of his cars so cannot pass personal judgement.

Consider the ones for sale on here,

Hazy's is an especially nice example if black is what you are after

jonv · 21-10-2009, 05:42 PM

Chris,

Have no expereince of this dealer, but the cars look resonably priced for the miles.
IMO if they come with some sort of warranty, this has to be better than a private sale.

The SMG will grow on you, especially the blip on down change!!

E46ACS · 21-10-2009, 06:17 PM

You don't won't a black one, they are slower!

This is a nice one for sale, and has BMW Warranty

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2809

s.mac · 21-10-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

This is a nice one for sale, and has BMW Warranty

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2809

yes I can vouch this is a nice example

BMW warranty is the way to go

mattCSLnut · 21-10-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s.mac

yes I can vouch this is a nice example

BMW warranty is the way to go

Indeed... BMW Warranty is the WAAAAY to go

11 months remaining on my newly acquired CSL . THANX Jeff

Chris · 22-10-2009, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46ACS

You don't won't a black one, they are slower!

This is a nice one for sale, and has BMW Warranty

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2809

That does look like a nice one, but unfortunately I'm sure I want a black one (even if they are slower

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**shimmy** · 22-10-2009, 10:16 AM

check out hazy's black one

Hazy · 22-10-2009, 10:23 AM

Thanks for the kind words fellas

Chris, I can give you the low down on Nick Johnson via PM rather than rubbish the guy publically. Dealer definately AINT always best

E46ACS · 23-10-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jonv

IMO if they come with some sort of warranty, this has to be better than a private sale.

I disagree. Most dealers don't know very much at all (if anything) about the CSL now. Buying private you get to speak to the current owner, and get a feel for how they have treated the car, how it has been cared for etc. You pay a premium for buying form a dealer without getting that background. A BMW Warranty is key, which you can add to the car now anyway.

21-10-2009, 05:13 PM	#1
Chris Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Sussex Posts: 22 Casino cash: $1255	Had my first CSL test drive today... It wasn't ideal, what with it being in London, at lunchtime, in the wet! But it was still worth doing. I was a bit concerned about the seats, what with me not being the tallest bloke in the world, and having had visibility problems with buckets seats before. But that doesn't seem to be an issue, which is good. I'm still not 100% on SMG yet, but time will have to tell on that one. Any one know anything about, or have any opinions on these two Nick Johnson's got? http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl...532&distance=0 http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl...999&distance=0

21-10-2009, 06:17 PM	#4
E46ACS S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durham Posts: 771 Casino cash: $1950	You don't won't a black one, they are slower! This is a nice one for sale, and has BMW Warranty http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2809 __________________ "Brake.....brake......SUPER BRAKE!!!"

21-10-2009, 05:42 PM	#3
jonv S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 71 Casino cash: $1566	Chris, Have no expereince of this dealer, but the cars look resonably priced for the miles. IMO if they come with some sort of warranty, this has to be better than a private sale. The SMG will grow on you, especially the blip on down change!!

22-10-2009, 10:16 AM	#8
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	check out hazy's black one

22-10-2009, 10:23 AM	#9
Hazy S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 582 Casino cash: $2853	Thanks for the kind words fellas Chris, I can give you the low down on Nick Johnson via PM rather than rubbish the guy publically. Dealer definately AINT always best