Just been for a test drive

Jaw_F430 · 18-10-2008, 05:57 PM

Just been to a dealer at Leeds to test drive the CSL they are selling. Was it anybody's car on here? Plate is: MA53CHZ SG 38K on the clock.

They don't really give you enough of a test drive to get used to the SMG gearbox. Nice car but there are quite a few marks on the outside and the carbon fibre rear interior was marked quite a bit. I would say the front bumper has been resprayed as well but the dealer didn't say it has or has not.

The noise on the downshift is awesome!!! Just wished they would let you take it for more of a drive.

I would say it is a bit overpriced for the condition but I need to go and look at a few more to compare

cslbecks · 18-10-2008, 06:03 PM

Well, i actually bought my CSL today and have to say im still grinning!! The reason dealers dont let you drive them too far is because the CSL's are milage sensitive. Trust me, you need to buy one these, they are truly awsome!! Best bit of the drive home for me was driving through the tunnel at J25 of M25 - windows down and hearing her blip the throttle on the downshift and then hearing the induction roar fill the tunnel with noise as i accelerated out - awsome!!!

**Andyk** · 18-10-2008, 06:08 PM

Congrats cslbecks...great feeling when you finaly get one.

Jaw F430, wouldn't worry too much about the front bumper being spray as most have had that done, especially if the mileage is higher. The front does attract stone chips. Infact if you find one thats been done it will save you the cost.

**glendog74** · 18-10-2008, 06:10 PM

Well, that'll be the 'CSL bug' then...!

Jaw_F430 · 18-10-2008, 06:16 PM

I will have to arrange to view some more but why are they all down south

Supose I could view three or four while I'm down there

**glendog74** · 18-10-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaw_F430

I will have to arrange to view some more but why are they all down south

Supose I could view three or four while I'm down there

Defo mate, you get a fair spread of conditions and modifications. I did just that when i viewed CSLs and made the journey up north to view several over a weekend at a time. It's worth it in the end...

GT TWO · 18-10-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaw_F430

Just been to Leeds to test drive the CSL they are selling. Was it anybody's car on here? Plate is: MA53CHZ SG 38K on the clock.

They don't really give you enough of a test drive to get used to the SMG gearbox. Nice car but there are quite a few marks on the outside and the carbon fibre rear interior was marked quite a bit. I would say the front bumper has been resprayed as well but the dealer didn't say it has or has not.

The noise on the downshift is awesome!!! Just wished they would let you take it for more of a drive.

I would say it is a bit overpriced for the condition but I need to go and look at a few more to compare

Hi Jaw,

Where were the marks inside?

Im looking at cars and just wondered if this is a common thing?

Cheers

Lee

Jaw_F430 · 18-10-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GT TWO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaw_F430

Just been to Leeds to test drive the CSL they are selling. Was it anybody's car on here? Plate is: MA53CHZ SG 38K on the clock.

They don't really give you enough of a test drive to get used to the SMG gearbox. Nice car but there are quite a few marks on the outside and the carbon fibre rear interior was marked quite a bit. I would say the front bumper has been resprayed as well but the dealer didn't say it has or has not.

The noise on the downshift is awesome!!! Just wished they would let you take it for more of a drive.

I would say it is a bit overpriced for the condition but I need to go and look at a few more to compare

Hi Jaw,

Where were the marks inside?

Im looking at cars and just wondered if this is a common thing?

Cheers

Lee

Prob is a common thing as the marks are from people getting in and out of the back of the car IMO, and there was a couple of marks on the back of the seats which are prob from passengers as well.

Which car(s) have you viewed?

Guess I am being picky but I thought most owners would treat them like I would but from the one I viewed today obviously not

**Andyk** · 19-10-2008, 07:18 AM

The interior is very easy to mark with all that alcantara and carbon fibre. The plastic piece between the rear can get weak especially as passengers use in exit. Mine has a small crack in it and I know of another 3 that have the same.

Also if your passengers aren't carefull the seat belts can scratch the carbon the door when they take them off.......I just don't let anyone in the car except me....that seems to works...people start to think you are a bit anal everytime you tell then not to do this and not to do that when getting in and out.

RichW · 19-10-2008, 08:13 AM

Ditto the seatbelt / passenger problem - you have to tell everyone to be careful when they remove their seatbelt as its so easy just to let go of it, and if you do it will hit the door card! (Done it twice myself

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18-10-2008, 05:57 PM	#1
Jaw_F430 S5 - Full Throttle Power Driver Champion! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 451 Casino cash: $2634	Just been for a test drive Just been to a dealer at Leeds to test drive the CSL they are selling. Was it anybody's car on here? Plate is: MA53CHZ SG 38K on the clock. They don't really give you enough of a test drive to get used to the SMG gearbox. Nice car but there are quite a few marks on the outside and the carbon fibre rear interior was marked quite a bit. I would say the front bumper has been resprayed as well but the dealer didn't say it has or has not. The noise on the downshift is awesome!!! Just wished they would let you take it for more of a drive. I would say it is a bit overpriced for the condition but I need to go and look at a few more to compare

19-10-2008, 08:13 AM	#10
RichW S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East Yorkshire, UK Posts: 268 Casino cash: $314	Ditto the seatbelt / passenger problem - you have to tell everyone to be careful when they remove their seatbelt as its so easy just to let go of it, and if you do it will hit the door card! (Done it twice myself ) __________________ http://www.lancermods.co.uk

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cslbecks S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London, Essex Posts: 178 Casino cash: $250	Well, i actually bought my CSL today and have to say im still grinning!! The reason dealers dont let you drive them too far is because the CSL's are milage sensitive. Trust me, you need to buy one these, they are truly awsome!! Best bit of the drive home for me was driving through the tunnel at J25 of M25 - windows down and hearing her blip the throttle on the downshift and then hearing the induction roar fill the tunnel with noise as i accelerated out - awsome!!!

18-10-2008, 06:08 PM	#3
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	Congrats cslbecks...great feeling when you finaly get one. Jaw F430, wouldn't worry too much about the front bumper being spray as most have had that done, especially if the mileage is higher. The front does attract stone chips. Infact if you find one thats been done it will save you the cost.

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Jaw_F430 S5 - Full Throttle Power Driver Champion! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 451 Casino cash: $2634	I will have to arrange to view some more but why are they all down south Supose I could view three or four while I'm down there

19-10-2008, 07:18 AM	#9
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	The interior is very easy to mark with all that alcantara and carbon fibre. The plastic piece between the rear can get weak especially as passengers use in exit. Mine has a small crack in it and I know of another 3 that have the same. Also if your passengers aren't carefull the seat belts can scratch the carbon the door when they take them off.......I just don't let anyone in the car except me....that seems to works...people start to think you are a bit anal everytime you tell then not to do this and not to do that when getting in and out.