Does anyone know this car: YM53 KZL (previous plates - M2 KYT & WG3)

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by shimmy

matt always says that though

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In all seriousness though, this is the car I was telling you about earlier on today Shimmy. YM53 KZL ... Chassis number JC98492. This is one with 20K miles in between services with patchy history, not all BMW Main Dealer, if I remember correctly. It was the first CSL I went to view with intention of buying 2 years ago @ Lister BMW in Kings Lynn and back then it was on 43K miles @ £28, 995. I'm sorry to say this but I found it to be an over prized shiny turd and walked away when the desperate dealer started making over the top Part/Ex offers on my daily E39 5 Series Diesel Wagon.

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by kbcsl

£28K

Feel its on the pricey side as it's through a BMW dealership. But they will pay for the 1st year AUC.

Thoughts?

Out of interest which BMW Main Sealer is stuck with that shiny turd now then ?

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by kbcsl

Thanks Shimmy.

Actually, I just found an old post from mattcslnut from 2009 saying he saw this car. He said it was best to avoid!

Think I'll walk away from this one as the vibes aren't right.

IMHO obviously but I'm afraid so Sorry

[Yanto]

WAY too rich for a +50k mile car in current Market. Walk away. Quickly.

[s.mac]

there you go, check history even at main dealers sounds similar to the one I walked away from at a dealers in Stoke 3+ years ago

[kbcsl]

Really appreciate the feedback. Currently sitting at Specialist Cars Stevenage. Its not listed on their website yet, though will be by Monday.

Earlier this year I picked up an E60 525i M Sport from the same dealer ship, the sales rep knew i was looking for one and called when the owner came in to buy a 135i. Apparently he wants to replace the CSL with a GT3 - unless I misheard.

Matt - you're right about the service history. I have a photo copy,

Pre-delivery check - 21/12/03
Running in service @ 1,200 miles - 8/1/04
Inspection 1 @ 21,228 miles - 13/6/05
Inspection 2 @ 39,615 miles - 13/7/07
Oil Service @ 46,660 miles - 16/10/09 (Listers King's Lynn)
Oli Service @ 50,935 miles - 21/6/10

now currently sitting on around 54k

I don't understand why there is such a big gap in the service?!

Guys- ideally, I'm looking for 2004 model with all the options. I won't be tracking the car as it will be a weekend drive so if anything comes along would be grateful if you can hit me up... hate not owning one!

[sailorbaz]

The service routine isn't even correct. I'm sure I don't have to tell thee how it should go, but ^^^ that's an example of how not to do it. Very ropey. Good shout though, pays to check out here,

[steveH]

I suspect this may have been owned by one Damon Gray (WG3) WilcocksonGray was the parents company from Chesterfield. He also ran Branded Untouchable and tried many performance enhancements when he had it & reputation for driving Hard.
Was it one of the cars in the Total BMW or BMW CSL thrash day??? Some from here may be able to recall if they were there too.
I do recall Damon could not trade car with our local BMW dealer as they would not have it at any price & believe at time they would not extend warranty.
I would certainly double check out history.
Apologise in advance if this was not the car owned by Damon but better safe than sorry.
Good luck in your search though.
steveH

[olly22n]

As a marker, 3 weeks ago I bought a 46k miler from BMW with 2 years warranty for £25,5k.

[cslsuperfan]

No xenons!!