Problems Problems Problems !!!

Black CSL Steve · 05-10-2010, 08:36 PM

Made you look.............LOL

Sorry guys, im still looking for my 1st CSL, Black hopefully.

Everything ive seen so far is worn out, parts need replacing or body panels need painting etc etc. is this the norm ????
Im looking for a straight car, not too many stone chips, streering wheel in good condition, seats clean and in good condition etc etc
Service history must be in order, ie: NOT Freds workshop stamp

Is this search impossible ????
Money burning a hole in my pocket, somebody out there must have what im looking for, please send them my way

Steve

**DazBlackCSL** · 05-10-2010, 08:52 PM

I expect there are good ones out there, but ( not a comment aimed at you ) most CSL owners actually use them for what they were designed for thankfully, and ive not seen ANY that are show or garage queens, also to bear in mind, not many want to part with them unless they really need too, you will pay big money for a mint / low money .. fact.

Good luck on your continued search

mattCSLnut · 05-10-2010, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black CSL Steve

Made you look.............LOL

Sorry guys, im still looking for my 1st CSL, Black hopefully.

Everything ive seen so far is worn out, parts need replacing or body panels need painting etc etc. is this the norm ????
Im looking for a straight car, not too many stone chips, streering wheel in good condition, seats clean and in good condition etc etc
Service history must be in order, ie: NOT Freds workshop stamp

Is this search impossible ????
Money burning a hole in my pocket, somebody out there must have what im looking for, please send them my way

Steve

Be patient Steve

after all you are looking for a RARE car in the WRONG

I mean RARE colour

(SB being 3 times rarer then SG) Also, it'll be silly to turn down a good car with stone chips on in as they are VERY common on CSLs that are in regular use + SB will show stone chip much easier then SG

Buy the CSL on good mechanical condition and impeccable service history. A rough diamond is always 100 times better then a shiny turd and remember, good things come to those who wait

Black CSL Steve · 05-10-2010, 09:30 PM

Cheers guys............

The search continues, the car does not have to be mint but clean and tidy at least.

Steve

titan · 06-10-2010, 09:46 PM

What you want is out there, just not at the price you want to pay I'd guess ;-)

I picked up Brians CSL for £22k. It was a fair price tbh.

front and rear brakes completely knackered
steering wheel needs retrimming
needed a wishbone arm, door lock, powersteering pipe, new track rod ends
front and rear bumpers have been resprayed, front needs redoing
wheels needed a refurb
tyres were wrong size, bit naff
bodywork needed lots of TLC

no moans or gripes. Brian knew what he was selling, I knew what I was buying and the price reflected all of this. We're both happy

BUT I've sorted the above (short of the bumper respray - in two minds cos its a track car) and the car is now a very fine example indeed. I think I could get £25k for it and would make money on the overall spend.

So don't be put off by bits which need doing. Provided the metal bodywork is all sound bumpers can be resprayed, the roof/body can be restored with a machine polisher and effort and mechanicals can be fixed..

Dan · 07-10-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by titan

So don't be put off by bits which need doing. Provided the metal bodywork is all sound bumpers can be resprayed, the roof/body can be restored with a machine polisher and effort and mechanicals can be fixed..

That is very true, if people are willing to look beyond some of these bits then I'm sure there are some very 'cheap' CSL's out there!

**shimmy** · 07-10-2010, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

That is very true, if people are willing to look beyond some of these bits then I'm sure there are some very 'cheap' CSL's out there!

no such thing Dan!

Bealo · 07-10-2010, 10:31 AM

Be patient Steve the right car will come along

DuncanR · 07-10-2010, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black CSL Steve

Made you look.............LOL

Sorry guys, im still looking for my 1st CSL, Black hopefully.

Everything ive seen so far is worn out, parts need replacing or body panels need painting etc etc. is this the norm ????
Im looking for a straight car, not too many stone chips, streering wheel in good condition, seats clean and in good condition etc etc
Service history must be in order, ie: NOT Freds workshop stamp

Is this search impossible ????
Money burning a hole in my pocket, somebody out there must have what im looking for, please send them my way

Steve

As long as the price reflects the shitty state of the car, I would just crack on, sort what needs sorting myself, be it parts ,valet whatever, and get into CSL asap ! Yours could be Triggers Broom II !

cslgirl · 07-10-2010, 02:43 PM

In the words of the Guinness ad...

"Good things come to those who wait"

05-10-2010, 08:36 PM	#1
Black CSL Steve Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Swindon Wiltshire Posts: 191 Casino cash: $1542	Problems Problems Problems !!! Made you look.............LOL Sorry guys, im still looking for my 1st CSL, Black hopefully. Everything ive seen so far is worn out, parts need replacing or body panels need painting etc etc. is this the norm ???? Im looking for a straight car, not too many stone chips, streering wheel in good condition, seats clean and in good condition etc etc Service history must be in order, ie: NOT Freds workshop stamp Is this search impossible ???? Money burning a hole in my pocket, somebody out there must have what im looking for, please send them my way Steve

05-10-2010, 08:52 PM	#2
DazBlackCSL CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Shaboogling Posts: 7,199 Casino cash: $28478	I expect there are good ones out there, but ( not a comment aimed at you ) most CSL owners actually use them for what they were designed for thankfully, and ive not seen ANY that are show or garage queens, also to bear in mind, not many want to part with them unless they really need too, you will pay big money for a mint / low money .. fact. Good luck on your continued search __________________ CSL Register Lifestyle Coach and Social Secretary

07-10-2010, 10:31 AM	#8
Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	Be patient Steve the right car will come along __________________

05-10-2010, 09:30 PM	#4
Black CSL Steve Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Swindon Wiltshire Posts: 191 Casino cash: $1542	Cheers guys............ The search continues, the car does not have to be mint but clean and tidy at least. Steve

06-10-2010, 09:46 PM	#5
titan S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 268 Casino cash: $1363	What you want is out there, just not at the price you want to pay I'd guess ;-) I picked up Brians CSL for £22k. It was a fair price tbh. front and rear brakes completely knackered steering wheel needs retrimming needed a wishbone arm, door lock, powersteering pipe, new track rod ends front and rear bumpers have been resprayed, front needs redoing wheels needed a refurb tyres were wrong size, bit naff bodywork needed lots of TLC no moans or gripes. Brian knew what he was selling, I knew what I was buying and the price reflected all of this. We're both happy BUT I've sorted the above (short of the bumper respray - in two minds cos its a track car) and the car is now a very fine example indeed. I think I could get £25k for it and would make money on the overall spend. So don't be put off by bits which need doing. Provided the metal bodywork is all sound bumpers can be resprayed, the roof/body can be restored with a machine polisher and effort and mechanicals can be fixed..

07-10-2010, 02:43 PM	#10
cslgirl S6, Sport On, Traction Off Simon Champion! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,500 Casino cash: $33404	In the words of the Guinness ad... "Good things come to those who wait"