CSL's - They're fantastic

CSL's - They're fantastic

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griffgrog

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718 posts

253 months

Friday 27th April 2012
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I got in the CSL tonight to move it in preparation for selling it and instantly regretted my decision to sell.

It's such a special car. And I've had some brilliant motors in my time. It really is in many ways better than the GT3RS I had last year. It's certainly far more of an occasion than my current 997 Turbo.

I don't know if it's the noise, the trick CSL bits, the sheer rawness of the car, but it really is special.

It's certainly worthy of its own forum!!!

Now how can I tell the Mrs that I'm not going to sell after all?????


waxaholic

374 posts

206 months

Friday 27th April 2012
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What is there to explain ? it's your car is it not..

ruebdo

291 posts

173 months

Saturday 28th April 2012
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I just bought a 997 turbo and have put my CSL up for sale.

I have just been chatting to the misses saying I don't think I can sell it .

I am the same as you having had loads of cars. But the CSL is just brilliant biggrin

Jamesp24

309 posts

177 months

Saturday 28th April 2012
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Yess,absolutely loving mine,shame about the weather mind.

Leins

9,653 posts

155 months

Sunday 29th April 2012
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Just been in the US, and driven from San Francisco to LA, most of it on the coastal road. Hired a Camaro convertible for the trip, my thinking being it was better to do the drive in something suitably American. And while it was nice to have the roof down in the sun, all I could keep thinking was that I wished I had the CSL out there for the drive instead

Have been seriously tempted to go the 911 route myself (964 Turbo, 993 C2S or 996 GT3), but I would really worry about regretting the decision. Think the CSL will be a keeper. Unless I get the funds for a 964 RS maybe wink

cslgirl

2,215 posts

227 months

Sunday 29th April 2012
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I nearly sold mine earlier this year - as soon as it was up for sale I regretted it and took it off the market. Will of owned it for 8 years next month and can honestly say it never fails to put a massive smile on my face whenever I drive it. Keep it.

VinceFox

20,566 posts

179 months

Sunday 29th April 2012
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E46?

griffgrog

Original Poster:

718 posts

253 months

Sunday 29th April 2012
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It's Mrs GG that is insisting I prune my collection. She has a point, we can hardly get in an out of the garage.

The CSL is an M3 CSL so yes, E46.

It's just it has that 'sense of occasion' so often refereed to that my 997 turbo doesn't. Its not the interior, its the little nuances, carbon fibre bits, engine noise etc that make it special before you've driven off. Then it's the out and out racer feel that makes you grin. Zinnnggggg, Zinnngggg!!!

VinceFox

20,566 posts

179 months

Sunday 29th April 2012
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griffgrog said:
It's Mrs GG that is insisting I prune my collection. She has a point, we can hardly get in an out of the garage.

The CSL is an M3 CSL so yes, E46.

It's just it has that 'sense of occasion' so often refereed to that my 997 turbo doesn't. Its not the interior, its the little nuances, carbon fibre bits, engine noise etc that make it special before you've driven off. Then it's the out and out racer feel that makes you grin. Zinnnggggg, Zinnngggg!!!
I absolutely love these, everything about the look, sound, feel of exclusivity, the lot. Except that gearbox. It's the one thing that's stopped me having one. I admit, ive never driven one but i just love my normal manual involvement too much. Ive often thought it odd they didnt do a normal 6 speed version.

griffgrog

Original Poster:

718 posts

253 months

Sunday 29th April 2012
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Vince, have a go with the Gearbox. To drive SMG II well takes skill. DCT is practically an Auto in comparison.

Personally if you have experience of driving other powerful and / or racing cars or motorbikes I can't see why you can't master the SMG.

Well worth a go!

ruebdo

291 posts

173 months

Sunday 29th April 2012
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The smg was my main worry when buying the car as I only like manuals.

But, I have grown to really like it. It is no way as competent as dct, it's clunky, not that smooth, but that's the appeal. Couple that with the noise, firm ride, it's part of it. You should try one :-)

Yanto

543 posts

215 months

Sunday 29th April 2012
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Never experienced a car that delivers so many ex-owners who regretted selling...

Rare to hear from someone who believes they did the right thing in selling.

shim

2,050 posts

215 months

Sunday 29th April 2012
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I miss Mine big time





And it's only in the garage.smile

Sailorbaz

30 posts

214 months

Sunday 13th May 2012
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I miss mine, defo! Can't wait to dig her out on Saturday after my 6 week detox.

Thinking of getting an E90 M3 but not selling the CSL. Friends and Neighbours will think I'm mental having both but I don't care. CSL for fun, E90 for Mrs SB to collect me from the boozer in a bit of style.

I like.

azrael

29 posts

207 months

Tuesday 15th May 2012
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I've also decided to keep mine... for now smile

Bounce 1

5 posts

170 months

Thursday 17th May 2012
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azrael said:
I've also decided to keep mine... for now smile
Well done mate,you know it makes sense;)

Mermaid

21,492 posts

178 months

Thursday 17th May 2012
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The car is legend, but what are the natural alternatives at circa £30k.

gaz1234

5,233 posts

226 months

Thursday 17th May 2012
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gtr

EVLXGE

2,172 posts

216 months

Thursday 17th May 2012
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Mermaid said:
The car is legend, but what are the natural alternatives at circa £30k.
Well certainly not a GT3.....too slow wink

http://www.m3csl.de/misc_csl_supertest.php

Mermaid

21,492 posts

178 months

Friday 18th May 2012
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EVLXGE said:
Mermaid said:
The car is legend, but what are the natural alternatives at circa £30k.
Well certainly not a GT3.....too slow wink

http://www.m3csl.de/misc_csl_supertest.php
Both very fine cars wink