CSL Buying Advice

[cslgirl]

Have to agree, the seats are fine for me. But then I am a short arse so that might have something to do with it.

The test was when I spent nearly a whole fecking day in them when I got caught up in the M25 fiasco (10 hours). Not even a twinge when I finally got to my destination.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

The seats are very comphy and supportive, but I tend to move about a bit on the track

[toplad]

Originally Posted by Craig J

I should also add that the more I learn about them the more I wonder about their suitability for my intended usage. I want to use one as an everyday car for a cross country (great roads) 30mile round trip commute. I am concerned about the potential running costs and the reliability risk. What are other people's experiences? I'd rather know now rather than stretch to buy one and then find it's just too much (I already have a motorsport addiction for that!). I guess that's where a CS or standard m3 is less risk. I'm worried i must be getting old and sensible!

Hi
I haven’t had mine that long and think it’s just on the right side austere. I personally wouldn’t run one every day as a daily shitter, it’s too unembellished for most. The suspension is too firm and the lack of soft seats with little adjustability or toys means the CSL can be a bit wearing round town at lower speeds when you can't stretch its legs, a bit crashy over pot holes etc. There’s isn’t even an arm rest for your right arm, (I’m still getting used to it)
On the upside its probably the best handling car I’ve owned (Cayman S included), feels special, is still quick by even today’s standards, sounds absolutely fantastic when wound up, has 4 seats and a big boot , probably won’t lose much money and is collectable rare . I’m not sure what you could buy that ticks as many boxes for the money, (Carbon Fibre panels produced by BMW M division, limited edition, the list goes on and on)
Running cost are comparable with the other E46 M3’s, unless you smash up the door trim or rip the front bumper off it isn’t a concern. An E46 M3 is not cheap to run and the CSL is no different.
Only you can decide if it’s for you or not, I know some muppets who think nothing of driving to work everyday in Exige, fook that.

[LeinsCSL]

Originally Posted by cslgirl

Have to agree, the seats are fine for me. But then I am a short arse so that might have something to do with it

Well I'm a long arse, and they're brilliant for me too! Comfiest seats I've ever had in a BM

[cslgirl]

Originally Posted by LeinsCSL

Well I'm a long arse, and they're brilliant for me too! Comfiest seats I've ever had in a BM