I am still looking for a CSL !!!!

Ruebdo · 03-02-2011, 10:43 PM

Helloo
Ok, maybe my first attempt was clutching at straws, so now i have got realistic!!!!
I am looking for a CSL, any spec, under 35k miles.
I like both colours.
Must have main dealer history and must have the running in service (that seems to be the main problem with most of the cars for sale currently).
A BMW warranty would be good, but as long as i can put one on the car that is fine.
I am not after a bargain, i am happy to pay the right price!!!
Please, someone sell me one

Bounce · 03-02-2011, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruebdo

Helloo
Ok, maybe my first attempt was clutching at straws, so now i have got realistic!!!!
I am looking for a CSL, any spec, under 35k miles.
I like both colours.
Must have main dealer history and must have the running in service (that seems to be the main problem with most of the cars for sale currently).
A BMW warranty would be good, but as long as i can put one on the car that is fine.
I am not after a bargain, i am happy to pay the right price!!!
Please, someone sell me one

I think you should look at some CSLs over 35k miles mate,there are a few good ones out there.You have missed 2 good ones on here in the last couple of weeks,one of which will be an AUC in the next week or so.

M5 Powered · 04-02-2011, 08:33 PM

What is wrong with Pauls??

PLEASE don't get hung-up on mileage, it is less relevant these days, especially on a looked after car.

Ruebdo · 05-02-2011, 03:27 PM

it does look like a very nice car, i am just after a lower mileage one. All of my cars are lowish mileage. I am not saying it will be any better, just a personal preference

**alexk** · 05-02-2011, 03:31 PM

Low mileage car will be worse.
It's 7+ years old now and when the car is sitting, it has more problems than one that is regularly used and taken care.

Ruebdo · 05-02-2011, 04:34 PM

that is true in most cases. My only concern would be that if i bought a car with say 55k miles on it, kept it for a few years and then sold it with 75k/80k miles on it, what would it be worth???

whereas

if i bought a car with 35k miles on and kept it for a couple of years and sold it with 55k/60k miles on, it would be alot more appealing.

I know it is not all about money, it is about the car, and i know you can say that you have to pay more money now for a lower mileage one and the difference will be the same in a few years!!

But in the ideal world i would prefer lower miles. Maybe i will change my mind, my ideal car was to have no spec on whatsoever but i have realised the chances of that coming along are very slim.

**shimmy** · 05-02-2011, 04:44 PM

My thoughts trying not to be partisan about it

You buy a £35k mile CSL for £27k with full history and BMW warranty. You pay for BMW warranty for 2 years at say £1400 and 2x service a BmW for say £1250 (will include insp 2) so overall with no claims you have spent £29650. After 2 years you sell with 50k miles for £23k so the car costs you £6650 for 2 years ownership

You buy a 55k mile CSL for £21k with derived record but not full BmW and therefore no BMW warranty. You spend £1000 on x2 services over 2 years. Sell at 65k miles for £19k ( in a rush). Overall the car has cost you £3000, and you have £3650 in your pocket for a/m warranty or repair bills.

Ruebdo · 05-02-2011, 04:54 PM

i agree with that but can i find a 55k car for £21,000. I know you are well connected Shimmy, do you know of one???

All of the 55k miles cars are up at £25,000ish, were i have missed a couple of 28k/33k miles cars at £27,000/£28,000. I had just started looking then!!

**glendog74** · 05-02-2011, 07:06 PM

Patience is all that is required - it took me almost 6 months and around a dozen viewings up and down the country to find my car.

There will be plenty available in the Spring no doubt.

**shimmy** · 05-02-2011, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruebdo

i agree with that but can i find a 55k car for £21,000. I know you are well connected Shimmy, do you know of one???

All of the 55k miles cars are up at £25,000ish, were i have missed a couple of 28k/33k miles cars at £27,000/£28,000. I had just started looking then!!

No chance unless someone is desprate

but if you find one with no warranty And not sellin I think that price is possible

You have to make offers to buy a car, you can't just read the ads

03-02-2011, 10:43 PM	#1
Ruebdo S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 56 Casino cash: $965	I am still looking for a CSL !!!! Helloo Ok, maybe my first attempt was clutching at straws, so now i have got realistic!!!! I am looking for a CSL, any spec, under 35k miles. I like both colours. Must have main dealer history and must have the running in service (that seems to be the main problem with most of the cars for sale currently). A BMW warranty would be good, but as long as i can put one on the car that is fine. I am not after a bargain, i am happy to pay the right price!!! Please, someone sell me one

04-02-2011, 08:33 PM	#3
M5 Powered S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: May 2009 Location: Solihull, West Midlands Posts: 297 Casino cash: $2712	What is wrong with Pauls?? PLEASE don't get hung-up on mileage, it is less relevant these days, especially on a looked after car. __________________ M3 CSL, Silver Grey, 2004, Factory de-limit, Alcon BBK, Rogue Rear Control Arms, Turner Top Mounts, Braille CF Battery

05-02-2011, 03:31 PM	#5
alexk Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,784 Casino cash: $29947	Low mileage car will be worse. It's 7+ years old now and when the car is sitting, it has more problems than one that is regularly used and taken care. __________________ www.clubcsl.com - I am a BMW Motorsport fan ! My youtube channel is here

05-02-2011, 04:44 PM	#7
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,645 Casino cash: $43908	My thoughts trying not to be partisan about it You buy a £35k mile CSL for £27k with full history and BMW warranty. You pay for BMW warranty for 2 years at say £1400 and 2x service a BmW for say £1250 (will include insp 2) so overall with no claims you have spent £29650. After 2 years you sell with 50k miles for £23k so the car costs you £6650 for 2 years ownership You buy a 55k mile CSL for £21k with derived record but not full BmW and therefore no BMW warranty. You spend £1000 on x2 services over 2 years. Sell at 65k miles for £19k ( in a rush). Overall the car has cost you £3000, and you have £3650 in your pocket for a/m warranty or repair bills. __________________ .

05-02-2011, 07:06 PM	#9
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	Patience is all that is required - it took me almost 6 months and around a dozen viewings up and down the country to find my car. There will be plenty available in the Spring no doubt. __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

05-02-2011, 03:27 PM	#4
Ruebdo S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 56 Casino cash: $965	it does look like a very nice car, i am just after a lower mileage one. All of my cars are lowish mileage. I am not saying it will be any better, just a personal preference

05-02-2011, 04:34 PM	#6
Ruebdo S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 56 Casino cash: $965	that is true in most cases. My only concern would be that if i bought a car with say 55k miles on it, kept it for a few years and then sold it with 75k/80k miles on it, what would it be worth??? whereas if i bought a car with 35k miles on and kept it for a couple of years and sold it with 55k/60k miles on, it would be alot more appealing. I know it is not all about money, it is about the car, and i know you can say that you have to pay more money now for a lower mileage one and the difference will be the same in a few years!! But in the ideal world i would prefer lower miles. Maybe i will change my mind, my ideal car was to have no spec on whatsoever but i have realised the chances of that coming along are very slim.

05-02-2011, 04:54 PM	#8
Ruebdo S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 56 Casino cash: $965	i agree with that but can i find a 55k car for £21,000. I know you are well connected Shimmy, do you know of one??? All of the 55k miles cars are up at £25,000ish, were i have missed a couple of 28k/33k miles cars at £27,000/£28,000. I had just started looking then!!