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[Cosworth50]

Originally Posted by s.mac

Non original? Was it a warranty replacement? Just wondering what a buyers thoughts are

Sorry yes the engine is a CSL engine but it is not the original numbers matching engine as its a replacement.

Maybe I was expecting too much but I personally felt that £30k for a 90k miler should be a well looked after, garaged, tidy car with good bodywork.

I don't think I'm speaking out of turn when I say the rear seat centre console would need redoing and I have no idea what that would cost.

The alloys need doing, tyres aren't great if I recall but that is all by the by really.

It was the bodywork that, to me, looked like it had been tracked hard although this was denied by the seller and so he is probably right and I am probably wrong. There were chunks of paint missing on the bumper and front and bubbling on the arches and i felt it needed a full respray. I didn't think some bits of trim fitted properly either but, again, perhaps I'm being picky. I personally felt that if it had bodywork like that, a new engine and new gearbox and all that stuff then it could have been driven hard and not looked after and i thought that underneath there may have been problems too although I did not get it up on ramps.

I know I have driven 'daily' drivers to similar mileage and so on and seen many a 100k mile car and none have looked that bad on the front end.

But, it has had tens of thousands spent on it, is under warranty and is a CSL that is hpi clear with one of the lowest mileage engines out there so someone may have an entirely different view to me.

I think people have different opinions but I personally felt that I would be more comfortable spending slightly more on a more original, lower owner car with lower mileage and original engine etc.

I don't know who or how much the carbon splitters would be, can you paint a carbon front spoiler, who would do the bodywork, the time taken and dealing with it all is just too much hassle for me. Someone that is more 'hands on' may like the idea of this, a bodyshop or detailer may suit it etc.

But, speak to the seller, he describes this in the advert, is a nice chap and maybe a deal could be had for someone looking for a way into CSL ownership.

[Neil M]

For those who may be interested; bids finished after 19 at £25,265 with the 'Reserve Not Met'
Where does it go from here - back again on Monday?

[Cosworth50]

Originally Posted by Neil M

For those who may be interested; bids finished after 19 at £25,265 with the 'Reserve Not Met'
Where does it go from here - back again on Monday?

That's about right imho. It will never be a big money car due to mileage and non numbers matching so assume you get it for £25k and spend £6k on bodywork then you're in at £31k.

[J2LTB]

It's now back on for Buy it now 30k

[AbidK]

The price on PH has gone up again....this guy is doing himself no favours with the constant chopping and changing...

[0836whimper]

Agree. It's embarrassing.

[Neil M]

Always better when you post a link, even if a little over-optimistic:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/e46-m3-00-06/-e46-m3-csl-with-new-engine-airbox-and-extras/4421365

[Cosworth50]

To be fair he is going to sort out the bodywork for the 37k but I would guess every one on here would prefer an original engine, lower miler in more original, mint condition for £32-35k. I could be wrong though.

But, some people just don't accept their asset is not worth what they think. That car is a £25k car max as is.

Are none of you tempted?

[cslsuperfan]

Originally Posted by Cosworth50

To be fair he is going to sort out the bodywork for the 37k but I would guess every one on here would prefer an original engine, lower miler in more original, mint condition for £32-35k. I could be wrong though.

But, some people just don't accept their asset is not worth what they think. That car is a £25k car max as is.

Are none of you tempted?

By investing in the car prior to sale the owner will maximise his eventual resale price.

As for the replacement engine, I know of at least 2 csl's with the same scenario and they're both highly regarded examples currently and previously owned by forum members.

[J2LTB]

It's running 265/35/19's on the rear 😱😱😱😱