For Sale: Sapphire Black CSL ** REDUCED £21K **

[csl_mba]

No longer for sale

:supz:

[bryce]

Selling as looking to get an B7 RS4

WTF!? :moan:

[csl_mba]

Yes Bryce sorry :119:

I always get the urge to buy different motors, the CSL is without doubt an awesome machine but i like to own cars that intrigue me and look cool, RS4 fits that bill for me

Mark

[Mark CSL]

Neil this is the CSL for you m8
csl_mba
PM neil :thumbs:

[bryce]

Fairy nuff. V8 in the RS4 sounds awesome admittedly.

Good luck with the sale, she looks tidy.

[csl_mba]

Just posted in his thread Mark :wink:

Never count me out coming back to a CSL though they do make you grim like a loon on acid :-D :smt0986

[SMD]

Shame to see but as you say the RS4's are good money now and a great car can be had! Good luck! :thumbs:

[SpineOnABap]

... as you say the RS4's are good money now ...

Yeah, there's a reason for that :blalalala:

[SMD]

Very true mate! :hahaha:

[Andyk]

The RS4 is a very fast car but very 'cold' to drive. I think it will bore you after the CSL but good luck anyway.....Must say your CSL is very good value for money...a very cheap car for someone. :thumbs:

[glendog74]

Sorry to hear you are off so soon...

Car looks good mate - good luck :smt023

[karbonkid]

Does that mean you will be :ban:'d from this forum.... :whistle:

[csl_mba]

lol i hope not, some nice guys on here :thumbs: , some fruits too :gayfight: (just kiddin ;) )

Cheers for the comments

[mattbedford]

Mark,

Im hoping to get a csl very soon when my finances are finally in place. Yours interests me a lot. It looks in very good condition from some of the detailing pics ive seen. My only concern is that it is quite high mileage. Is it still mechanically sound and is it a bmw service history? Also whats the stereo sound like?

Thanks,

Matt

[neil]

Also whats the stereo sound like?


not as good as the engine :-D

[Andyk]

Mark,

My only concern is that it is quite high mileage.

Matt

It's a BMW 66k is not high mileage....6 years old 12k a year is average so this is actualy lower than average :whistle:

Lots seem to have a hang up of mileage on a CSL but to honest I would prefer a well looked after CSL thats been used every day than a garage Queen..this car is cheap snap it up before someone else does.....

[derek]

been on pistonheads this looks the best value csl if it has bm service history :thumbs:

[glendog74]

It's certainly gonna be one of the cleanest, short of being 1cosmicboy's! :-D

[Housey]

I think you'll regret going to an RS4 from a CSL...

[csl_mba]

Mark,

Im hoping to get a csl very soon when my finances are finally in place. Yours interests me a lot. It looks in very good condition from some of the detailing pics ive seen. My only concern is that it is quite high mileage. Is it still mechanically sound and is it a bmw service history? Also whats the stereo sound like?

Thanks,

Matt

Hi Matt

Thanks for the interest. The car is mechanically sound, its ben mentioned that some people are sceptical about buying one with higher millage but for a 3.2litre M Power car its nothing :smokin:

I have photos of the service book if you wish, just email me mark.smith@priceguidenetwork.com and mention the CSL Register as your referrer so i know where its come from :)

The radio is not BMW but the sound quality is ok, but again likes been said not a patch on the engine with sports on :thumbs:

Mark

PS Cheers for the support guys its not an easy decision and i will probably be like most who sell their csl's, be itching to get back in one asap :hahaha:

[flow]

I think you'll regret going to an RS4 from a CSL...

I currently drive an RS4 as a daily drive and its an awesome car .
It has got everything you need .
But it is not much fun to drive on a track , it is too "easy" to drive .
That's why i bought a CSL to track .
But as a daily drive the RS4 is one of the best cars out there .

[csl_mba]

As soon as i can afford a B7 RS4 and a CSL i will be able to die a very happy man :thumbs: :hahaha:

[Housey]

I think you'll regret going to an RS4 from a CSL...

I currently drive an RS4 as a daily drive and its an awesome car .
It has got everything you need .
But it is not much fun to drive on a track , it is too "easy" to drive .
That's why i bought a CSL to track .
But as a daily drive the RS4 is one of the best cars out there .

Yea I know, I've done 30,000 miles in 12 months in my B7 RS4...

...but I came from a GT3. I agree that the RS4 is an exceptional road car, all round ability is stunning but its a blunt tool and if you don't have the luxury of affording both I'd take the CSL over it.

[Rags]

Do a swap then, match made in heaven :hahaha: :hahaha:

[Nords]

I think you'll regret going to an RS4 from a CSL...

I currently drive an RS4 as a daily drive and its an awesome car .
It has got everything you need .
But it is not much fun to drive on a track , it is too "easy" to drive .
That's why i bought a CSL to track .
But as a daily drive the RS4 is one of the best cars out there .

Yea I know, I've done 30,000 miles in 12 months in my B7 RS4...

...but I came from a GT3. I agree that the RS4 is an exceptional road car, all round ability is stunning but its a blunt tool and if you don't have the luxury of affording both I'd take the CSL over it.

Cough Housey! You've signed up again as 'Flow' haven't you!?!

[Radders]

Mark,

Im hoping to get a csl very soon when my finances are finally in place. Yours interests me a lot. It looks in very good condition from some of the detailing pics ive seen. My only concern is that it is quite high mileage. Is it still mechanically sound and is it a bmw service history? Also whats the stereo sound like?

Thanks,

Matt

Hi Matt

Thanks for the interest. The car is mechanically sound, its ben mentioned that some people are sceptical about buying one with higher millage but for a 3.2litre M Power car its nothing :smokin:

I have photos of the service book if you wish, just email me mark.smith@priceguidenetwork.com and mention the CSL Register as your referrer so i know where its come from :)

The radio is not BMW but the sound quality is ok, but again likes been said not a patch on the engine with sports on :thumbs:

Mark

PS Cheers for the support guys its not an easy decision and i will probably be like most who sell their csl's, be itching to get back in one asap :hahaha:

The M3 engines have always been solid, i run a E36 M3 3.0 on the track, it has done over 100'00 miles, spent a lot of these miles stationed at the ring with its previous owner and i have spanked it at over 10 track days since getting it last year. Bullet proof and get better with more mileage (touching wood) :)

just get one that has been well serviced and it will be good!

[Housey]

I think you'll regret going to an RS4 from a CSL...

I currently drive an RS4 as a daily drive and its an awesome car .
It has got everything you need .
But it is not much fun to drive on a track , it is too "easy" to drive .
That's why i bought a CSL to track .
But as a daily drive the RS4 is one of the best cars out there .

Yea I know, I've done 30,000 miles in 12 months in my B7 RS4...

...but I came from a GT3. I agree that the RS4 is an exceptional road car, all round ability is stunning but its a blunt tool and if you don't have the luxury of affording both I'd take the CSL over it.

Cough Housey! You've signed up again as 'Flow' haven't you!?!

Says a bloke with an Orange Escort.

[csl_mba]

Someone has just had the cheek to offer my £20k :moan: :ANAL:

[neil]

Someone has just had the cheek to offer my £20k :moan: :ANAL:

and it wasnt me :hahaha:

[csl_mba]

:blalalala:

[Nords]

Cough Housey! You've signed up again as 'Flow' haven't you!?!

Says a bloke with an Orange Escort.

Keep up Steve, oh you can't! Your wheesey RS can't knock out 300 bhp at any of the wheels, can it?

:thumbs:

[dave1]

Someone has just had the cheek to offer my £20k :moan: :ANAL:

OR ME :-D

[csl_mba]

Reduced to sell @ £20,950

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/899585.htm

Mark

[bryce]

Bargain price for an immaculate car.

Best of luck mate.
(but I think its a sign that you shouldnt sell)

[csl_mba]

^^^ starting to agree with you mate :beer: . We'll see what the following week brings then thats it until the summer.

Mark

[windy]

Was it here or mtorque that a few people posted not so long ago about CSL's not dropping this close to £20k for a year or two...


:whistle:

[Nords]

A leggy one has been sold for 19.5K around Christmas....

[MichCSL]

Hi mates

Does anyone knew more about this car and the history from this one?
PM or post it here is fine by me.

Thanks

[Nords]

http://pistonheads.com/sales/899585.htm

:banghead: :bigcry:

I have a feeling that CSL_MBA might know a bit........

:whistle:

[dave1]

put it on ebay it will do that on there

[glendog74]

Yeah, that Cat D repaired went for silly money! I'm sure a well cared for, clean example would do fine :-D

I still say dont sell but at least use it for one summer as you will love it! :thumbs: :beer:

[SMD]

I think its the milage that puts ppl off even tho it is nothing to one of these! As we all know CSL owners and buyers want the best!
But still very cheap! :beer:

[dave1]

what is it with people and mileage? never got that :hahaha:

[bryce]

Id rather have one thats used regularly than one thats been a garage queen and sits unlubricated for weeks / months at a time.

[neil]

keep it! i'd love it but cant stretch that far! bargain for someone

[Radders]

this car is so cheap its nearly worth buying for bits!!!

[DazBlackCSL]

Id rather have one thats used regularly than one thats been a garage queen and sits unlubricated for weeks / months at a time.

like mine :whistle:

[Andyk]

Your is well lubricated then Daz...

[SMD]

Very cheap car! Have you had much interest?

[csl_mba]

Loads of interest about 10 individuals, a few wanted to know more about the car/piccys etc... No offers i could accept at present though!

This is a cheap CSL like you said and i think the price reflects the mileage, the car itself is still a stunning motor all mechanically sound with the normal stone chipping at the front

Once the PH advert runs out i might just keep it.

Mark

[Andyk]

Punters just can not see a bargain...or they can but they want an even cheaper bargain.

Spoke to my car dealer mate who said it was cheap and would retail on the forecourt for 25k.

[SpineOnABap]

A300GEM should buy it :-D

[glendog74]

I know what SMD means when he talks of CSL owners wanting the best and your car is higher miles of course, compared to others anyway.

When i looked for mine over a year ago i wanted a sub-20k miler. I ended up with a 36k one as it was immaculate! It now has almost 49k on the clock and is not quite so pristine after a few track days...! :whistle:

Knowing what i know now though, and the fact that i take mine on track, i wouldn't think twice of buying a higher miles car - so long as it has all the servicing and usual recall/warranty stuff in it's history.

Your car is a great bargain Mark. I still say hold on to it though! :beer:

[Rags]

That car is too cheap, trying to get one of my mates to put his money where his mouth is and buy it!

[csl_mba]

That car is too cheap, trying to get one of my mates to put his money where his mouth is and buy it!

You know they are awesome cars ;)

[neil]

i'd love it :bigcry: even if its black

[csl_mba]

Well if its not gone by this Friday im keeping it for the summer :thumbs:

[dave1]

have you driven an rs4 yet? id be interested in the camparison i think id miss the handling smg and noise too much when i had mine painted there was an rs4 at the garage then reckoned he understeered in to a ditch doh!

[Radders]

have you driven an rs4 yet? id be interested in the camparison i think id miss the handling smg and noise too much when i had mine painted there was an rs4 at the garage then reckoned he understeered in to a ditch doh!


its much cooler to oversteer into a ditch!!! :hahaha:

[Mark CSL]

its much cooler to oversteer into a ditch!!! :hahaha:


Only the RS4 got its self out the Ditch the CSL had to phone for help:whistle:

[dave1]

he he unfortunetly not 2 shredded wheel even snapped the front disc in half was'nt pretty

[spanner]

I think it's a real shame no-one has bitten your arm off yet - I wouldn't have hesitated at that price with that mileage.

The RS4 is a great car but it didn't excite me, the csl does, if that makes sense?

I would love an rs4 as a tow barge or family barge but not as a proper drivers car.

I think you should keep the csl.

[Rags]

Keep it, use it this summer, wait for prices to flatten and I reckon RS4's will drop more than these CSL's!

[csl_mba]

Well ive removed the car from PH and going to enjoy it for the summer :beer:

[RichW]

I'm really surprised the car didnt sell for the price you were asking, and alittle disappointed too i must admit :smt090

[Mark CSL]

If i had the room it would have been me buying it for a track car :thumbs:

[csl_mba]

I'm really surprised the car didnt sell for the price you were asking, and alittle disappointed too i must admit :smt090

I suppose in a way i am a little disappointed, but come the 1st May on my way to the Ring i will be gurning like a loon :thumbs:

I think people who look for CSL's are looking for the low milage, mint example, never been tracked etc.... but in reality these cars are awesome machines as long as they are serviced properly - these were built for the track and to withstand the forces that come with track driving :supz:

Mark

[bryce]

Good choice Mark :thumbs: