CSL Buying Advice - Page 3

shane@mbtech · 01-11-2011, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Yanto

I also have a fooked back (2 slipped discs, twice in 4 years) and the seats are mega for it

Mega for giving a bad back, or mega for healing it?

Yanto · 01-11-2011, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

From my years of ownership and day to day driving, the only circumstances. would say I would not look forward to day to say driving of a CSL would be possibly city driving in the winter (so you can't put the window down).

It's not the best vehicle for passengers either day to day

Otherwise 30 miles a day cross country, get it bought!

couldn't disagree more...

in my experience, these are the best driving circumstances. Rear wheel drive and British winter means I can slip it into S and cruise central London at 10 mph, heaters up, window down, bangin choones, checkin the pooonaaaani bruv.

What CSLs were really built for innit

Yanto · 01-11-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by lawsy

Mega for giving a bad back, or mega for healing it?

One of the few seats I can get in, drive +200/300 miles and feel tip top mate.

shane@mbtech · 01-11-2011, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Yanto

One of the few seats I can get in, drive +200/300 miles and feel tip top mate.

I agree they are comfy, but many disagree. It seems its the main point for people disliking them, as seats are non adjustable.

Yanto · 01-11-2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lawsy

I agree they are comfy, but many disagree. It seems its the main point for people disliking them, as seats are non adjustable.

Yep - usually moany chicks (exception:cslgirl) and moany fags (exception: Glendog)

I think they're ace

olly22n · 01-11-2011, 10:04 AM

I love the seats.

The only limitation I have found it my little girls child seat has to enter through the boot as the seats can't tip forward enough as they are fixed.

Regarding buying one, do what I did. I had never driven one, or even an M3 (and only an e46 once 4 years ago), and bought it unseen, over the phone!

Worked out ok!

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 01-11-2011, 10:17 AM

Take your time to find one, I spent nearly two years looking until I found the right one then you know its the right one. I don't think running costs will not be any more than an M3. I ran one for a couple of years reliable but services are not cheap, but the CSL it will put a big grin on your face every time you use it.

**shimmy** · 01-11-2011, 10:19 AM

I spent 3 hours looking one Saturday

andye30m3 · 01-11-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by olly22n

The only limitation I have found it my little girls child seat has to enter through the boot as the seats can't tip forward enough as they are fixed.

First one I looked at the back of the seats were absolutely buggered where someone had taken child seat in and out.

rstoughy · 01-11-2011, 11:21 AM

Ref the seats, I also find them quite good. I drive a fair bit to get to decent venues every year (9hrs each way to snetterton) and they are ok.

I have a mate who is an ex armed security dude from Iraq who had his back destroyed over there and he has been passenger to Croft with me. He recons that they are really good givin that they keep your back straight.

I have NO hesitation jumping in mine for a hike over the country.

Oh I also browsed the market for near on 18 months then bought the 1st one I viewed within 2 hrs of leaving the house.

01-11-2011, 10:19 AM	#28
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	I spent 3 hours looking one Saturday __________________ .

01-11-2011, 11:21 AM	#30
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25387	Ref the seats, I also find them quite good. I drive a fair bit to get to decent venues every year (9hrs each way to snetterton) and they are ok. I have a mate who is an ex armed security dude from Iraq who had his back destroyed over there and he has been passenger to Croft with me. He recons that they are really good givin that they keep your back straight. I have NO hesitation jumping in mine for a hike over the country. Oh I also browsed the market for near on 18 months then bought the 1st one I viewed within 2 hrs of leaving the house. __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

01-11-2011, 10:04 AM	#26
olly22n S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 109 Casino cash: $1519	I love the seats. The only limitation I have found it my little girls child seat has to enter through the boot as the seats can't tip forward enough as they are fixed. Regarding buying one, do what I did. I had never driven one, or even an M3 (and only an e46 once 4 years ago), and bought it unseen, over the phone! Worked out ok!

01-11-2011, 10:17 AM	#27
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	Take your time to find one, I spent nearly two years looking until I found the right one then you know its the right one. I don't think running costs will not be any more than an M3. I ran one for a couple of years reliable but services are not cheap, but the CSL it will put a big grin on your face every time you use it.