Prices still look firm...

[shane@mbtech]

Originally Posted by glendog74

I agree to some extent with Shane ^^

I think that an 'optionless' car will for the most part always be valued at less than the equivalent, same mileage, optioned car - by most buyers. That's the main consequence of owning a no-options CSL when it comes to selling - the potential buyer customer base is considerably smaller than that of someone selling a fully optioned CSL. Most buyers expect creature comforts these days - even on a purists car like the CSL.

I was like most buyers when i was looking for my CSL and used it daily at first enjoying the extras that the car has. Now i only use it for track days and Ring trips and i can honestly say that i wouldn't miss any option except perhaps aircon. I would be very interested in that car if i was a new buyer now...

You have to admit Rob, that my optionless CSL is faster too

Im off to bed, night night boys

[glendog74]

Originally Posted by lawsy

You have to admit Rob, that my optionless CSL is faster too

Im off to bed, night night boys

That's coz you save even more weight by having one arm

[Bounce]

Originally Posted by glendog74

That's coz you save even more weight by having one arm

Dont get any ideas Rob,you need both of yours in your line of work.

[sailorbaz]

Originally Posted by glendog74

That's coz you save even more weight by having one arm

I bet he doesn't have a Carbon fibre bonnet vent though,

[shimmy]

As above, optionless have been perceived to be worth less but in the future will be perceived less so

I believe there is a Market for them at the same price as those with extras but as Shane said, less buyers.

Any decent condition CSL at 16k miles ought to be £35k plus as asking price.

[glendog74]

Originally Posted by shimmy

I believe there is a Market for them at the same price as those with extras but as Shane said, less buyers.

Any decent condition CSL at 16k miles ought to be £35k plus as asking price.

I said that Shim

I think a nice 16k miles CSL a year or two ago (with options) would fetch £35k plus - not now. Of course there's always someone out there who will be more than happy to pay over the odds for anything if they want it enough - the seller just has to be patient for them to appear.

I'm just as keen as anyone to keep CSL prices strong but at the end of the day they are simply cars and most buyers wont be prepared to pay much over the odds for a CSL when comparing with similar albeit higher mileage CSLs. The E46 CSL has no racing pedigree to fall back on unlike earlier M cars such as the E30 M3 Evo Sport and the original E9 CSL.

All IMHO of course...

[Bounce]

Originally Posted by No36

Cheers shimmy thanks for the advice!

the mileage is genuine the car has the usual little bits and pieces that need doing i.e. few stone chips to bumper (mainly cosmetic things) but other than that is in good condition.

Thanks for the reassurance.

Hi mate,did your 16.5k mile CSL have its running in service done at the right time,as this could change the whole thread on your car.

[shimmy]

Originally Posted by glendog74

I said that Shim

I :

Sorry mate all I heard was.......pink wheels,.....show tunes.......fitted Tshirt........Brighton.........

[Bounce]

Originally Posted by shimmy

Sorry mate all I heard was.......pink wheels,.....show tunes.......fitted Tshirt........Brighton.........

[sailorbaz]

Originally Posted by shimmy

Sorry mate all I heard was.......pink wheels,.....show tunes.......fitted Tshirt........Brighton.........

Classic response!