I was wrong and I'm sorry

**PeteGray** · 22-05-2015, 05:47 PM

A few months ago I bought a 996 turbo. I've always liked the 996 and for me the turbo was the obvious choice. Mine has the benefit of a Tubi exhaust and race cats and a minor remap. It sounds really good and goes very fast.

Being in a smaller, more obviously looking 'sports' car has a childish appeal to me and the sheer thrust and overall quality of the Porsche started to make me think that maybe this was the car for me, the car above all others and the one to steal my heart. I was falling in love - or so I thought.

A few days ago I got the Bimmer back on the road....

We all know this but it's worth saying again - what an unbelievably good car the CSL is. WOW!

There's something magical about the way the CSL flows down a road; snorting, snarling and rasping away like a big sports bike. I don't claim to be a great driver and I must be about two continents and a bus ride away from realising it's full potential but, it makes me feel totally in control of a proper thoroughbred - and what a great feeling that is.

In equal measure I feel scared, exhilarated, alive and totally on top of it. After the last few drives I've been buzzing and thinking who can I call to rave at about how good it is, who's going to listen to me this time?

The Porsche is a very good car and to have both puts me in a very fortunate position; it really is a wonderful combination. The Porsche handles very well, much better than I thought it would from reading the general view about it being a cruiser. The steering in particular is excellent and I had thought the damping was about perfect too until earlier this week.

So the CSL wins and it turns out the Porsche remains a tasty piece on the side.

Postscript: The 911 is manual. I prefer the SMG. It suits the CSL perfectly.

Bounce · 22-05-2015, 06:23 PM

Thanks for sharing,I think most of us know this,that's why we've had them so long,for the money there's nothing to match it

mattCSLnut · 22-05-2015, 06:30 PM

THANX for sharing your personal experience

Sounds like you have the "Dream" garage

**shimmy** · 22-05-2015, 08:06 PM

hmmmmm, timely as i was going to sell my CSL today. might just hold onto it a bit longer

cslsuperfan · 22-05-2015, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

hmmmmm, timely as i was going to sell my CSL today. might just hold onto it a bit longer

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who to, why, what for!!!!!

**shimmy** · 22-05-2015, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cslsuperfan

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who to, why, what for!!!!!

can just see your brain ticking about the Volks

cslsuperfan · 22-05-2015, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

can just see your brain ticking about the Volks

Shim,

Tried Co-ordsport and a few others for the G2's.

Discontinued Line!!

Latest Ray alloy designs are shite!

Trawler · 22-05-2015, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cslsuperfan

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who to, why, what for!!!!!

A collector, an offer that could not be refused, £85k

Yanto · 22-05-2015, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

hmmmmm, timely as i was going to sell my CSL today. might just hold onto it a bit longer

Bollox. Attention seeker.

Trawler · 22-05-2015, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yanto

Bollox. Attention seeker.

Or making excuses for Silly in that he has to take it easy for the new owner.

22-05-2015, 05:47 PM	#1
PeteGray S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 135 Casino cash: $3932	I was wrong and I'm sorry A few months ago I bought a 996 turbo. I've always liked the 996 and for me the turbo was the obvious choice. Mine has the benefit of a Tubi exhaust and race cats and a minor remap. It sounds really good and goes very fast. Being in a smaller, more obviously looking 'sports' car has a childish appeal to me and the sheer thrust and overall quality of the Porsche started to make me think that maybe this was the car for me, the car above all others and the one to steal my heart. I was falling in love - or so I thought. A few days ago I got the Bimmer back on the road.... We all know this but it's worth saying again - what an unbelievably good car the CSL is. WOW! There's something magical about the way the CSL flows down a road; snorting, snarling and rasping away like a big sports bike. I don't claim to be a great driver and I must be about two continents and a bus ride away from realising it's full potential but, it makes me feel totally in control of a proper thoroughbred - and what a great feeling that is. In equal measure I feel scared, exhilarated, alive and totally on top of it. After the last few drives I've been buzzing and thinking who can I call to rave at about how good it is, who's going to listen to me this time? The Porsche is a very good car and to have both puts me in a very fortunate position; it really is a wonderful combination. The Porsche handles very well, much better than I thought it would from reading the general view about it being a cruiser. The steering in particular is excellent and I had thought the damping was about perfect too until earlier this week. So the CSL wins and it turns out the Porsche remains a tasty piece on the side. Postscript: The 911 is manual. I prefer the SMG. It suits the CSL perfectly. Last edited by PeteGray; 22-05-2015 at 05:50 PM. Reason: a

22-05-2015, 06:30 PM	#3
mattCSLnut CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,460 Casino cash: $27763	THANX for sharing your personal experience Sounds like you have the "Dream" garage __________________ UK CSL No.020 ... after 7 years of ownership I've now SOLD it !!!

22-05-2015, 08:06 PM	#4
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	hmmmmm, timely as i was going to sell my CSL today. might just hold onto it a bit longer __________________ .

22-05-2015, 06:23 PM	#2
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	Thanks for sharing,I think most of us know this,that's why we've had them so long,for the money there's nothing to match it