new buyer....

scaramanga · 20-07-2010, 04:07 PM

Hi all,

Fantastic site, been lurking for a while but now registered and hoping to be a CSL owner in the near future. Been looking for a black car and saw the following at Hexagon in London:
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/auc/car_d...BL96020JC98035

Registration is MC53CMY but has been on previous plates in the past.

Few questions -
a) does anyone know this particular car ?
b) has 5 owners - should that put me off (subject to viewing of course)?
c) car has pirellis on the rear and falkens on the front - should that be worrying ?

Thanks to all for any feedback.

**DazBlackCSL** · 20-07-2010, 04:40 PM

Hi Mate,

Welcome to the site

good to see you've decided to go to the dark side

, mine had 5 owners and 35k on it when I purchased it a few years ago, car has been sound so wouldn't let that put you off.

Most important thing is condition and inspection etc and if you want some toys AP's etc depending on what you intend to do with it, if it's just a garage queen like some on here then best to get a simple poverty spec example

Have not come across that car, might be worth doing a search on here with that plate and see what comes up

Good luck with your search and just ignore Dunc

Daz

DuncanR · 21-07-2010, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DazBlackCSL

Good luck with your search and just ignore Dunc

Daz

Most do Dazza !

**glendog74** · 21-07-2010, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuncanR

Most do Dazza !

I don't mate - how could i!

Silver Bullet · 22-07-2010, 11:51 PM

Scaramanga have you got three nipples?:

:if so wheres nik knack!

scaramanga · 23-07-2010, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Bullet

Scaramanga have you got three nipples?:

:if so wheres nik knack!

(un)fortunately not mate... nor do i have a golden pistol.... but nik nak is a legend !!!!!

going to check out the CSL at hexagon tomorrow so am desperately hoping it checks out!!!!

Wish me luck.....

**portlandgrey** · 20-07-2010, 04:47 PM

As Daz said, buy on condition, mine has 76k & looks & feels half that.

scaramanga · 20-07-2010, 04:56 PM

Thanks for the quick feedback chaps. ive read through the buying guide, are there any specific things i should look for ? Should i take any comfort from the fact that its being sold by a main dealer ?

Yanto · 20-07-2010, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scaramanga

Thanks for the quick feedback chaps. ive read through the buying guide, are there any specific things i should look for ? Should i take any comfort from the fact that its being sold by a main dealer ?

No comment....

Yanto · 20-07-2010, 05:20 PM

On a serious note.....

Dealers differ in reputation and knowledge of these cars - they are now 6-7 years old and I get the sense that there are many that have lost interest in older models, moving onto sales / servicing of E92 etc..

Hexagon I dont know, though previously heard that they are on the pricey side (all anecdotal !)

Keep an eye out on here, PH, PGT for sellers...I went the route of a previous enthusiast owned car whose service history checked out OK - I tracked the last 3 owners via forums to ask questions around cars history. The BMW warranty debate will run, but I choose to have one for peace of mind. Since there were only 422 bought to UK, there is a good chance that someone will know something about a car for sale..

Dont be scared off by multiple owners, tracked cars (both within reason) or modest upgrades - brakes and possible exhaust for example - all quite common. Just look for a good maintenance / service records.

HTH & Good luck

20-07-2010, 04:07 PM	#1
scaramanga S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Surrey Posts: 37 Casino cash: $951	new buyer.... Hi all, Fantastic site, been lurking for a while but now registered and hoping to be a CSL owner in the near future. Been looking for a black car and saw the following at Hexagon in London: http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/auc/car_d...BL96020JC98035 Registration is MC53CMY but has been on previous plates in the past. Few questions - a) does anyone know this particular car ? b) has 5 owners - should that put me off (subject to viewing of course)? c) car has pirellis on the rear and falkens on the front - should that be worrying ? Thanks to all for any feedback.

20-07-2010, 04:40 PM	#2
DazBlackCSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shaboogling Posts: 7,199 Casino cash: $28478	Hi Mate, Welcome to the site good to see you've decided to go to the dark side , mine had 5 owners and 35k on it when I purchased it a few years ago, car has been sound so wouldn't let that put you off. Most important thing is condition and inspection etc and if you want some toys AP's etc depending on what you intend to do with it, if it's just a garage queen like some on here then best to get a simple poverty spec example Have not come across that car, might be worth doing a search on here with that plate and see what comes up Good luck with your search and just ignore Dunc Daz __________________ CSL Register Lifestyle Coach and Social Secretary

22-07-2010, 11:51 PM	#5
Silver Bullet S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 260 Casino cash: $5286	Scaramanga have you got three nipples?::if so wheres nik knack!

20-07-2010, 04:47 PM	#7
portlandgrey S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 153 Casino cash: $8449	As Daz said, buy on condition, mine has 76k & looks & feels half that.

20-07-2010, 04:56 PM	#8
scaramanga S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Surrey Posts: 37 Casino cash: $951	Thanks for the quick feedback chaps. ive read through the buying guide, are there any specific things i should look for ? Should i take any comfort from the fact that its being sold by a main dealer ?

20-07-2010, 05:20 PM	#10
Yanto CSL Register Uber-poster! Moon Lander Champion! Ragdoll Master Champion! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Docklands, London Posts: 5,931 Casino cash: $40036	On a serious note..... Dealers differ in reputation and knowledge of these cars - they are now 6-7 years old and I get the sense that there are many that have lost interest in older models, moving onto sales / servicing of E92 etc.. Hexagon I dont know, though previously heard that they are on the pricey side (all anecdotal !) Keep an eye out on here, PH, PGT for sellers...I went the route of a previous enthusiast owned car whose service history checked out OK - I tracked the last 3 owners via forums to ask questions around cars history. The BMW warranty debate will run, but I choose to have one for peace of mind. Since there were only 422 bought to UK, there is a good chance that someone will know something about a car for sale.. Dont be scared off by multiple owners, tracked cars (both within reason) or modest upgrades - brakes and possible exhaust for example - all quite common. Just look for a good maintenance / service records. HTH & Good luck