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Originally Posted by funtime
That has to be the most contradictory view so far, interesting that you think they'd be nothing in it if the same mods were applied to both cars, however I think that the crucial point is 'stripping'. I don't want to 'strip' my car and only then would you minimise the difference between the two as the weight would be a lot closer. Without stripping the M3 I wouldn't get anywhere near the weight of a CSL, which is essentially the key to track performance.... is this me back tracking and starting to go for the CSL?!?
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Contradictory? Perhaps not the usual fanboi view :-)
In all seriousness, you're asking whether to plump for an M3 or CSL on a CSL forum. You're bound to get lots of pro-CSL chat, some good some not so good. I'm not pro-CSL, instead I just look at the factors with a clear head.
The fact of the matter is that a CSL has something like a £10k premium on a stock M3. To some thats no money, to others it represents winning the lottery. YMMV ! Its not a £10k better car though is it?
And put a stock M3 in the hands of someone talented versus average Jo in his CSL. We know the outcome there.
I believe I answered your subject, the question being "Real world difference" - the difference is that you'll be £10k lighter in the wallet with something a bit more prestigious but it won't halve your commute time.