Servicing: BMW or Specialist

CSLut · 16-03-2011, 12:20 PM

This has probably been discussed before, but im new to csl ownership (and this forum) and just wanted to canvass opinion on that age old debate, "BMW service history, or specialist".
Personally, i know of and value the work of specialists like Thorney or Simpson. But ultimately, does (not should) servicing at these places affect resale values?
Im guessing that most people on here are good with specialists. But how knowledgable are csl buyers in general? How often is it that CSL forum members are buyers? That may sound daft to some people, but think about it, it would imply that they are repeat buyers right?
To the first time buyer, who is not a CSL reg member, is official BMW sevice history more or less valuable?
Any thoughts appreciated.
Final and ultimate question: My csl has 43k miles, full BMW SH until last one (insp 2) which was specialist. Now due an oil servie, so...do i get my pants pulled down at BMW or do i continue the specialist route (with SImpson)?

PS: love the car, great forum.

16-03-2011, 12:20 PM	#1
CSLut S3 - On the open road Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: bristol Posts: 103 Casino cash: $1976	Servicing: BMW or Specialist This has probably been discussed before, but im new to csl ownership (and this forum) and just wanted to canvass opinion on that age old debate, "BMW service history, or specialist". Personally, i know of and value the work of specialists like Thorney or Simpson. But ultimately, does (not should) servicing at these places affect resale values? Im guessing that most people on here are good with specialists. But how knowledgable are csl buyers in general? How often is it that CSL forum members are buyers? That may sound daft to some people, but think about it, it would imply that they are repeat buyers right? To the first time buyer, who is not a CSL reg member, is official BMW sevice history more or less valuable? Any thoughts appreciated. Final and ultimate question: My csl has 43k miles, full BMW SH until last one (insp 2) which was specialist. Now due an oil servie, so...do i get my pants pulled down at BMW or do i continue the specialist route (with SImpson)? PS: love the car, great forum.