Long time CSL Fan - Just joined - Hello

jonnysideways · 09-05-2012, 06:59 PM

Hello all, I thought I'd say hello.

Long time fan of the CSL, ever since the first press photos were leaked prior to its release, and have been hooked ever since, and have watched in aw as they have held onto the prices so well.

I have been a BMW owner for over 15 years, and owned over 15 M3's but currently am BMWLess, and have a 2002 996 Targa (wanted a change, don’t hate me), My Last BM was a E46 M3 SMG, so very familiar with the breed.

I was the E36 Registrar for the BMWCC for a few years, and as a result one of my old M3's was featured in the BMW Car Magazines 25 Years of M3 feature. (Mine was the E36 Individual)

At the same time I was lucky enough to finally drive a E46 CSL for the very first time, and on a test circuit too, it was one of BMW UK's heritage fleet, and as many fo you on here will know is the one that Jeremy Clarkson has driven a few times on Top Gear and one of his Car DVDs, Hot Metal I think.

Anyway, back on point, it was an amazing car, and lived up to my expectations in every way.

I can honestly say, that I don’t know how long my brief stint will be in 996, but I plan to deal into a CSL next if my bank balance and wife will allow.

cheers

John

Bounce · 09-05-2012, 07:12 PM

Welcome to the register John.

**Mark CSL** · 09-05-2012, 08:20 PM

Welcome John i am sure you will find all the info you need here but if you cant just ask

**glendog74** · 09-05-2012, 09:49 PM

Welcome John

Trawler · 09-05-2012, 09:54 PM

Hi John, your story sounds similar to mine less the number of M3s owned. I had a M3GT LHD that featured in a car magazine. During the photo shoot I got to drive the csl. Need i say more other than i had to wait a few years before purchasing my own. Never regretted it in the 6 years of ownership.

83SY · 11-05-2012, 11:22 AM

Welcome John. Go for it mate! Tell the wife it returns 35MPG & we will all back you up! Gd Luck

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 11-05-2012, 11:32 AM

Welcome John, just tell the wife it is a normal car with everything in the correct place, and has a bigger boot to hold more shopping

jonnysideways · 11-05-2012, 11:35 AM

Thanks to all of you for the comments. Its the fixed seats she may object too, and the induction roar

of course.

**shimmy** · 11-05-2012, 01:04 PM

the CSL seats i have found are well received (unless the mrs is a right old Porker)

the rattle and knocks and suspension bumps are hoecwer a different issue

she prefers driving it to being a passenger tbh

toplad · 11-05-2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

the CSL seats i have found are well received (unless the mrs is a right old Porker)

the rattle and knocks and suspension bumps are hoecwer a different issue

she prefers driving it to being a passenger tbh

My wife hates driving and being a passenger in CSL

How can see not like covering ground at a absurd pace?

Women huh?

09-05-2012, 06:59 PM	#1
jonnysideways S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: May 2012 Location: North West Posts: 246 Casino cash: $1744	Long time CSL Fan - Just joined - Hello Hello all, I thought I'd say hello. Long time fan of the CSL, ever since the first press photos were leaked prior to its release, and have been hooked ever since, and have watched in aw as they have held onto the prices so well. I have been a BMW owner for over 15 years, and owned over 15 M3's but currently am BMWLess, and have a 2002 996 Targa (wanted a change, don’t hate me), My Last BM was a E46 M3 SMG, so very familiar with the breed. I was the E36 Registrar for the BMWCC for a few years, and as a result one of my old M3's was featured in the BMW Car Magazines 25 Years of M3 feature. (Mine was the E36 Individual) At the same time I was lucky enough to finally drive a E46 CSL for the very first time, and on a test circuit too, it was one of BMW UK's heritage fleet, and as many fo you on here will know is the one that Jeremy Clarkson has driven a few times on Top Gear and one of his Car DVDs, Hot Metal I think. Anyway, back on point, it was an amazing car, and lived up to my expectations in every way. I can honestly say, that I don’t know how long my brief stint will be in 996, but I plan to deal into a CSL next if my bank balance and wife will allow. cheers John

09-05-2012, 08:20 PM	#3
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11-05-2012, 01:04 PM	#9
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	the CSL seats i have found are well received (unless the mrs is a right old Porker) the rattle and knocks and suspension bumps are hoecwer a different issue she prefers driving it to being a passenger tbh __________________ . Last edited by shimmy; 11-05-2012 at 01:12 PM.

09-05-2012, 07:12 PM	#2
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09-05-2012, 09:54 PM	#5
Trawler Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,213 Casino cash: $25916	Hi John, your story sounds similar to mine less the number of M3s owned. I had a M3GT LHD that featured in a car magazine. During the photo shoot I got to drive the csl. Need i say more other than i had to wait a few years before purchasing my own. Never regretted it in the 6 years of ownership.

11-05-2012, 11:22 AM	#6
83SY S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Somerset Posts: 1,577 Casino cash: $4530	Welcome John. Go for it mate! Tell the wife it returns 35MPG & we will all back you up! Gd Luck

11-05-2012, 11:32 AM	#7
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11-05-2012, 11:35 AM	#8
jonnysideways S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: May 2012 Location: North West Posts: 246 Casino cash: $1744	Thanks to all of you for the comments. Its the fixed seats she may object too, and the induction roar of course.