Does anyone know this car: YM53 KZL (previous plates - M2 KYT & WG3)

kbcsl · 10-09-2011, 03:25 PM

Guys,

Went to see a SG CSL with 54k on the clock at a BMW dealership. Do you guys recognise the plates?

current plate: YM53 KZL

Plate transfer history:

2003-2004 YM53 KZL
2004-2005 WG3
2005-2008 YM53 KZL
2008-2010 M2 KYT

The car looks/drives great. At 50K the head gasket was replaced (dealer said nothing was wrong with the head). New Alternator/cold stat valve pipe?? and new bmw exhaust full. Oh, and the Flap motor was replaced to. Was a little worried about the news on the head gasket - trust this is ok? Or could it be something to walk away from?

Any help?

Kunaal

s.mac · 10-09-2011, 03:43 PM

dont know the car but wouldnt worry about HG and you will get AUC warranty. How much?
I wouldnt walk away from a main dealer if you like the car and price is right, you can extend the warranty before the AUC runs out, anything in the 1st year just take it straight back to them

kbcsl · 10-09-2011, 03:52 PM

£28K

Feel its on the pricey side as it's through a BMW dealership. But they will pay for the 1st year AUC.

Thoughts?

kbcsl · 10-09-2011, 04:04 PM

True. Will get some pics up...

s.mac · 10-09-2011, 04:34 PM

looks a nice thing.
Check the log book, when I was looking a main dealer had one that had been exported and then imported back again ... very shady history.

I'm sure you could chip them, I got 3k knocked off what my dealer was asking, theirs is not the only CSL up for sale with that mileage, including warranty and they will know that

I told them I was putting the phone down on them and buying the other car I was looking at.
I've got my credit card if you can match the price, I will give you the deposit now

"give me a minute I'll ask my manager"...
30 secs deal done

I had already been in and been told what my trade in was.

kbcsl · 10-09-2011, 04:41 PM

Checked the history and all the servicing has been carried out in the UK.

Viewed the car earlier today - and have been on/off the phone with the sales rep. He's saying there is no room to move on price, but after the 1st call dropped by £500. Waiting for another call back to see what they can do on the price...

forgot to mention, the current owner is throwing in cup tyres and part used road tyres.

I like it but the price HAS to drop a little more to be right for me..

fingers crossed.

**shimmy** · 10-09-2011, 05:17 PM

i saw that car at Spa this year on 23rd May........otherwsie no other recollection!

kbcsl · 10-09-2011, 05:33 PM

Thanks Shimmy.

Actually, I just found an old post from mattcslnut from 2009 saying he saw this car. He said it was best to avoid!

Think I'll walk away from this one as the vibes aren't right.

**shimmy** · 10-09-2011, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbcsl

Thanks Shimmy.

Actually, I just found an old post from mattcslnut from 2009 saying he saw this car. He said it was best to avoid!

Think I'll walk away from this one as the vibes aren't right.

matt always says that though

kbcsl · 10-09-2011, 05:36 PM

Haha.

Still, it's too pricey for me.

10-09-2011, 03:25 PM	#1
kbcsl S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 37 Casino cash: $5476	Does anyone know this car: YM53 KZL (previous plates - M2 KYT & WG3) Guys, Went to see a SG CSL with 54k on the clock at a BMW dealership. Do you guys recognise the plates? current plate: YM53 KZL Plate transfer history: 2003-2004 YM53 KZL 2004-2005 WG3 2005-2008 YM53 KZL 2008-2010 M2 KYT The car looks/drives great. At 50K the head gasket was replaced (dealer said nothing was wrong with the head). New Alternator/cold stat valve pipe?? and new bmw exhaust full. Oh, and the Flap motor was replaced to. Was a little worried about the news on the head gasket - trust this is ok? Or could it be something to walk away from? Any help? Kunaal Last edited by kbcsl; 10-09-2011 at 04:21 PM.

10-09-2011, 03:43 PM	#2
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	dont know the car but wouldnt worry about HG and you will get AUC warranty. How much? I wouldnt walk away from a main dealer if you like the car and price is right, you can extend the warranty before the AUC runs out, anything in the 1st year just take it straight back to them Last edited by s.mac; 10-09-2011 at 03:47 PM.

10-09-2011, 05:17 PM	#7
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	i saw that car at Spa this year on 23rd May........otherwsie no other recollection! __________________ .

10-09-2011, 03:52 PM	#3
kbcsl S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 37 Casino cash: $5476	£28K Feel its on the pricey side as it's through a BMW dealership. But they will pay for the 1st year AUC. Thoughts?

10-09-2011, 04:34 PM	#5
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	looks a nice thing. Check the log book, when I was looking a main dealer had one that had been exported and then imported back again ... very shady history. I'm sure you could chip them, I got 3k knocked off what my dealer was asking, theirs is not the only CSL up for sale with that mileage, including warranty and they will know that I told them I was putting the phone down on them and buying the other car I was looking at. I've got my credit card if you can match the price, I will give you the deposit now "give me a minute I'll ask my manager"... 30 secs deal done I had already been in and been told what my trade in was.

10-09-2011, 04:41 PM	#6
kbcsl S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 37 Casino cash: $5476	Checked the history and all the servicing has been carried out in the UK. Viewed the car earlier today - and have been on/off the phone with the sales rep. He's saying there is no room to move on price, but after the 1st call dropped by £500. Waiting for another call back to see what they can do on the price... forgot to mention, the current owner is throwing in cup tyres and part used road tyres. I like it but the price HAS to drop a little more to be right for me.. fingers crossed.

10-09-2011, 05:33 PM	#8
kbcsl S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 37 Casino cash: $5476	Thanks Shimmy. Actually, I just found an old post from mattcslnut from 2009 saying he saw this car. He said it was best to avoid! Think I'll walk away from this one as the vibes aren't right.

10-09-2011, 05:36 PM	#10
kbcsl S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 37 Casino cash: $5476	Haha. Still, it's too pricey for me.