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The guy I bought my CSL from has bought a Audi R8 :drool:
What is logical progression? GT3 Porsche?
I was thinking new shape M5 :thumbs:
Optimus_CSL
22-09-2007, 11:10 PM
My thoughts are, if seats are a requirement, the E60 M5, if not, either GT3 or my favourite, GT3 RS, ideally in 997 guise if your pockets are deep enough!
In the end, I have decided I cannot justify the extra 30k+ for a 996 GT3 RS and so have decided to keep my CSL and run 2 cars. Consequently I have recently bought a Mondeo diesel as my car for ferrying the kids around in saving the CSL for more personal driving!
I think though probably early next year it will be time for me to change and the M5 is looking like my obvious choice!
yeah my CSL just sits in the garage! I have a Shogun to day-to-day, would like to replace that with an X5 :wink:
Optimus_CSL
22-09-2007, 11:19 PM
I do use my CSL daily for trips to the office but as I have 4 kids, I am one seat short! As the thought of my wife driving the CSL to places like Total Fitness as returning with dings and scratches all over (car not her I hasten to add!) is just so unpalatable, she takes her V70 leaving me high and dry - hence the need for a third car purely for me to take the kids out in - sad but true!!
Very tricky...I have spent the last 6 months trying to decide what to repalce it with.
Thought about Shelby Mustang but its rather short on quality and not a track car by any means.
£ for £ there's nothing especially when you factor in the 4 seats.
Mustangs look lovely, I wish they did stuff like that over here
how about this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZoyr_FbP7c
Optimus_CSL
22-09-2007, 11:32 PM
American muscle - god no!
The image may work but the reality I think will just not cut the mustard!
Mark CSL
23-09-2007, 11:44 AM
I had a go in a f360, and i think it looks the dogs,
but i dont think i would use it like the CSL.
GREAT thing to look
:119:
Optimus_CSL
23-09-2007, 10:26 PM
I know it is a rather large step change but what about a Ford GT.
I was in Chester today and passed the Ford dealership. They had a Ford GT onsite so thought this too much of an offer to miss and pulled into the forecourt. The car, although in the showroom was open and the staff more than willing to let me (and 2 of my ankle bitters) get inside it and sample the GT experience.
What a machine, I have never sat in anything quite so exotic before, apart from the fact that I nearly decapitated myself when I closed the door I thought the car was great. If my pockets were deep enough just now I would love to take the plunge and arrange a testdrive in one with a view to purchasing one. It felt much more like a super car than any F430 or 997 I have ever sat in!
M5 Dan
24-09-2007, 12:26 PM
yeah my CSL just sits in the garage! I have a Shogun to day-to-day, would like to replace that with an X5 :wink:
You can get the 4.4 X5's for comedy money now, 11k or so..
http://www.paulsoutherncars.co.uk/28300/stocklist.htm
M5 would be the way forward :smokin:
Still 43k for a cheap one though. :119:
That is what I will be rolling in this time next year.
Gurbinder
25-09-2007, 07:09 PM
I have always said if i changed the CSL i would want a AM V8. i just love them.
Mark CSL
25-09-2007, 07:28 PM
I have always said if i changed the CSL i would want a AM V8. i just love them.
The last owner of my CSL was getting AM V8 when he sold me his CSL
Ms Escobar
02-10-2007, 05:24 PM
Very tricky...I have spent the last 6 months trying to decide what to repalce it with.
Thought about Shelby Mustang but its rather short on quality and not a track car by any means.
£ for £ there's nothing especially when you factor in the 4 seats.
Roush Mustang VERY nice...
raCedeSignLtd
02-10-2007, 05:36 PM
Think I will end up back in a ferrari... . Black 360 stradale me thinks. Got to keep the CSL till May 08 to keep the taxman happy then it'll be time for a change
M5 Dan
02-10-2007, 05:56 PM
The Audi RS4 is a very affordable car for the familly too.
Stonking performance and plenty of space.
30k will get you a very serious RS4 and you could even get the Avant, and buy a dog to go in it :-D
backward step that dan :whistle: just wait till you come out with me
M5 Dan
02-10-2007, 06:05 PM
M5 is the only option then mate, 500 bhp of V10 pump. :thumbs:
pipe and slippers required :blalalala:
Optimus_CSL
02-10-2007, 06:54 PM
Think I will end up back in a ferrari... . Black 360 stradale me thinks. Got to keep the CSL till May 08 to keep the taxman happy then it'll be time for a change
GT3 RS is probably going to be my next stead but a 360 CS is also very tempting. :drool:
M5 Dan
02-10-2007, 07:33 PM
pipe and slippers required :blalalala:
Whatever, you try and keep up with the RIng Taxi then in an 8 minute lap 4 up... :bigcry: :bigcry: :bigcry: :blalalala:
raCedeSignLtd
03-10-2007, 02:33 PM
An M5 is a great car. Got blown away by one on the m6 toll south recently.
On my return trip north, whilst cruising along I saw what I thought was another m5 approaching so got ready for a roll on speed run. However it was some rep in a 525d in his little shirt and tie with his coat hung up in the back.
The m5 is too similar looking to the other 5 series. Drove an m5 touring last week. very quick but felt like I have had driving gloves on and be listening to radio 4 ......................
tonto
03-10-2007, 04:08 PM
All depends really. If I get the mrs up the duff in the near future would like an M5. If not a GT3 sounds like fun.
Also considered buying a fun round around (Clio sport etc) for commuting,a diesel Pick up, a trailer and a bike engined Westfield. That way I cover all the bases, sensible, practical, fun, track work etc. Just not figured out how it will all fit in my driveway yet!
Though part of me likes the idea of keeping the CSL until I am an old man as I think it will always be fun!
cslgirl
03-10-2007, 04:21 PM
[quote="tonto"]All depends really. If I get the mrs up the duff quote]
Such a lovely way with words.... pmsl!! :wink:
raCedeSignLtd
03-10-2007, 05:43 PM
Surely it would be your other halves responsibility to ferry the offspring around. You've done your bit, make 1 sacrifice and you'll be on the slippery slope into Vectra estate land and buying clothes from Primark.....
tonto
03-10-2007, 05:52 PM
Surely it would be your other halves responsibility to ferry the offspring around. You've done your bit, make 1 sacrifice and you'll be on the slippery slope into Vectra estate land and buying clothes from Primark.....
Mate of mine was recently 'forced' to buy a Zafira. Have never spoke to him again since!!!
raCedeSignLtd
03-10-2007, 06:19 PM
Could have been worse, could have been an Espace..... Anyway a baby in a moses basket fits in the boot of a Csl no problem....
DBT40
03-10-2007, 06:43 PM
Surely it would be your other halves responsibility to ferry the offspring around. You've done your bit, make 1 sacrifice and you'll be on the slippery slope into Vectra estate land and buying clothes from Primark.....
some sound advice there! buy her a motorized shopping basket and keep driving what you like.
Surely it would be your other halves responsibility to ferry the offspring around. You've done your bit, make 1 sacrifice and you'll be on the slippery slope into Vectra estate land and buying clothes from Primark.....
Mate of mine was recently 'forced' to buy a Zafira. Have never spoke to him again since!!!
the force was strong with that one!
nothing can force me into one of them!
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