Does anyone know this car: YM53 KZL (previous plates - M2 KYT & WG3)

kbcsl · 10-09-2011, 04:25 PM

Guys,

Went to see a SG CSL with 54k on the clock at a BMW dealership. Do you guys recognise the plates?

current plate: YM53 KZL

Plate transfer history:

2003-2004 YM53 KZL
2004-2005 WG3
2005-2008 YM53 KZL
2008-2010 M2 KYT

The car looks/drives great. At 50K the head gasket was replaced (dealer said nothing was wrong with the head). New Alternator/cold stat valve pipe?? and new bmw exhaust full. Oh, and the Flap motor was replaced to. Was a little worried about the news on the head gasket - trust this is ok? Or could it be something to walk away from?

Any help?

Kunaal

s.mac · 10-09-2011, 04:43 PM

dont know the car but wouldnt worry about HG and you will get AUC warranty. How much?
I wouldnt walk away from a main dealer if you like the car and price is right, you can extend the warranty before the AUC runs out, anything in the 1st year just take it straight back to them

kbcsl · 10-09-2011, 04:52 PM

£28K

Feel its on the pricey side as it's through a BMW dealership. But they will pay for the 1st year AUC.

Thoughts?

mattCSLnut · 10-09-2011, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbcsl

£28K

Feel its on the pricey side as it's through a BMW dealership. But they will pay for the 1st year AUC.

Thoughts?

Out of interest which BMW Main Sealer is stuck with that shiny turd now then ?

kbcsl · 10-09-2011, 09:24 PM

Really appreciate the feedback. Currently sitting at Specialist Cars Stevenage. Its not listed on their website yet, though will be by Monday.

Earlier this year I picked up an E60 525i M Sport from the same dealer ship, the sales rep knew i was looking for one and called when the owner came in to buy a 135i. Apparently he wants to replace the CSL with a GT3 - unless I misheard.

Matt - you're right about the service history. I have a photo copy,

Pre-delivery check - 21/12/03
Running in service @ 1,200 miles - 8/1/04
Inspection 1 @ 21,228 miles - 13/6/05
Inspection 2 @ 39,615 miles - 13/7/07
Oil Service @ 46,660 miles - 16/10/09 (Listers King's Lynn)
Oli Service @ 50,935 miles - 21/6/10

now currently sitting on around 54k

I don't understand why there is such a big gap in the service?!

Guys- ideally, I'm looking for 2004 model with all the options. I won't be tracking the car as it will be a weekend drive so if anything comes along would be grateful if you can hit me up... hate not owning one!

sailorbaz · 10-09-2011, 10:45 PM

The service routine isn't even correct. I'm sure I don't have to tell thee how it should go, but ^^^ that's an example of how not to do it. Very ropey. Good shout though, pays to check out here,

kbcsl · 10-09-2011, 05:04 PM

True. Will get some pics up...

s.mac · 10-09-2011, 05:34 PM

looks a nice thing.
Check the log book, when I was looking a main dealer had one that had been exported and then imported back again ... very shady history.

I'm sure you could chip them, I got 3k knocked off what my dealer was asking, theirs is not the only CSL up for sale with that mileage, including warranty and they will know that

I told them I was putting the phone down on them and buying the other car I was looking at.
I've got my credit card if you can match the price, I will give you the deposit now

"give me a minute I'll ask my manager"...
30 secs deal done

I had already been in and been told what my trade in was.

kbcsl · 10-09-2011, 05:41 PM

Checked the history and all the servicing has been carried out in the UK.

Viewed the car earlier today - and have been on/off the phone with the sales rep. He's saying there is no room to move on price, but after the 1st call dropped by £500. Waiting for another call back to see what they can do on the price...

forgot to mention, the current owner is throwing in cup tyres and part used road tyres.

I like it but the price HAS to drop a little more to be right for me..

fingers crossed.

**shimmy** · 10-09-2011, 06:17 PM

i saw that car at Spa this year on 23rd May........otherwsie no other recollection!

10-09-2011, 04:25 PM	#1
kbcsl S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 37 Casino cash: $5476	Does anyone know this car: YM53 KZL (previous plates - M2 KYT & WG3) Guys, Went to see a SG CSL with 54k on the clock at a BMW dealership. Do you guys recognise the plates? current plate: YM53 KZL Plate transfer history: 2003-2004 YM53 KZL 2004-2005 WG3 2005-2008 YM53 KZL 2008-2010 M2 KYT The car looks/drives great. At 50K the head gasket was replaced (dealer said nothing was wrong with the head). New Alternator/cold stat valve pipe?? and new bmw exhaust full. Oh, and the Flap motor was replaced to. Was a little worried about the news on the head gasket - trust this is ok? Or could it be something to walk away from? Any help? Kunaal Last edited by kbcsl; 10-09-2011 at 05:21 PM.

10-09-2011, 04:43 PM	#2
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	dont know the car but wouldnt worry about HG and you will get AUC warranty. How much? I wouldnt walk away from a main dealer if you like the car and price is right, you can extend the warranty before the AUC runs out, anything in the 1st year just take it straight back to them Last edited by s.mac; 10-09-2011 at 04:47 PM.

10-09-2011, 06:17 PM	#10
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	i saw that car at Spa this year on 23rd May........otherwsie no other recollection! __________________ .

10-09-2011, 04:52 PM	#3
kbcsl S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 37 Casino cash: $5476	£28K Feel its on the pricey side as it's through a BMW dealership. But they will pay for the 1st year AUC. Thoughts?

10-09-2011, 09:24 PM	#5
kbcsl S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 37 Casino cash: $5476	Really appreciate the feedback. Currently sitting at Specialist Cars Stevenage. Its not listed on their website yet, though will be by Monday. Earlier this year I picked up an E60 525i M Sport from the same dealer ship, the sales rep knew i was looking for one and called when the owner came in to buy a 135i. Apparently he wants to replace the CSL with a GT3 - unless I misheard. Matt - you're right about the service history. I have a photo copy, Pre-delivery check - 21/12/03 Running in service @ 1,200 miles - 8/1/04 Inspection 1 @ 21,228 miles - 13/6/05 Inspection 2 @ 39,615 miles - 13/7/07 Oil Service @ 46,660 miles - 16/10/09 (Listers King's Lynn) Oli Service @ 50,935 miles - 21/6/10 now currently sitting on around 54k I don't understand why there is such a big gap in the service?! Guys- ideally, I'm looking for 2004 model with all the options. I won't be tracking the car as it will be a weekend drive so if anything comes along would be grateful if you can hit me up... hate not owning one!

10-09-2011, 05:34 PM	#8
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	looks a nice thing. Check the log book, when I was looking a main dealer had one that had been exported and then imported back again ... very shady history. I'm sure you could chip them, I got 3k knocked off what my dealer was asking, theirs is not the only CSL up for sale with that mileage, including warranty and they will know that I told them I was putting the phone down on them and buying the other car I was looking at. I've got my credit card if you can match the price, I will give you the deposit now "give me a minute I'll ask my manager"... 30 secs deal done I had already been in and been told what my trade in was.

10-09-2011, 05:41 PM	#9
kbcsl S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 37 Casino cash: $5476	Checked the history and all the servicing has been carried out in the UK. Viewed the car earlier today - and have been on/off the phone with the sales rep. He's saying there is no room to move on price, but after the 1st call dropped by £500. Waiting for another call back to see what they can do on the price... forgot to mention, the current owner is throwing in cup tyres and part used road tyres. I like it but the price HAS to drop a little more to be right for me.. fingers crossed.