M3 CSL

[ChrisW.]

What news ?

BMW don't acknowledge it's existence, but the motoring journo's are placing their orders ...

[Peritas]

Hi

My understanding that in order to qualify for an M3CSL, you needed to have sent a fax to BMW GB throguh your dealer stating you that you would like a CSL.

Last week the dealers rang those on the list if you still wanted one

Date of build, specs and cost etc have still to be confirmed

check out www.bm3w.co.uk there have some useful information

[ChrisW.]

Thanks Peritas, appreciated.

How many will they make ?

Any price info ?

Thanks again,

Chris W.

[Peritas]

Rumors only
Somewhere from 150 to 500 for the Uk
Cost approx 60K but this is to be confirmed
Build dates to be condfirmed
Options to be confirmed

I'm 5th on the ait list at my local dealers

What that means in terms of will I get one I dont know
Time will tell

[ChrisW.]

The first reviews last year suggested £45k.

Since then I have read £50 and £55k. £60k will be too much since the new GT3 is close to £70k.

How popular do you think it will be at £45k : £50k : £55k ?

Subaru struggled to sell 1000 P1's at £30k --- and it's still reckoned to be the one to own.

Honda sold 1000 of their Integras at £20k.

Renault were intending to make only 400 of the Clio Williams --- and created versions 2 and 3 to the disgust of the original purchasers --- at £13k !

M3CSL may be a little extreme to sell in any real volume, but I should say that unless most go to club racers it will still be price critical.

For £30k one can buy a Caterham Superlight 500.

We shall all have to see. Good luck !

[rlk500]

I have to say Iwould be slightly nervous waiting for the spec. The danger is you end up with some watered down lard bucket, exactly what you don't want.

[Eric.]

Approx 300 are destined for the UK but even if you are first on the list at your local dealer it doesn't guarantee you a car.

Customers are almost being hand picked, first come first served doesn't work in this case.

[Peritas]

Hi Eric.

It should be worth the wait
I think 60K will be the cost, if you compare to cost of the CSL in Switerzland where they are available for order

not fair in the Uk, still waiting


>> Edited by Peritas on Sunday 18th May 11:20

[anjum]

If you are interested - I know of one that will be available as soon as they are released - fist come, first served basis.......

[Zod]

I will be seeing the CSL in the metal at the BMW M Owners' Day at Silverstone on the 31st.

[Eric.]

anjum said: If you are interested - I know of one that will be available as soon as they are released - fist come, first served basis.......

Does the person that told you this live on a hill?

[david_f]

A friend of mine who works for Sytner BMW says no confirmations have been made still.

I will never buy a 2 seater M3, think its pointless, though the wheels on them will be mine!

[ChrisW.]

Definitely four seats, though who would want to be in the back with a serious driver ?

>> Edited by ChrisW. on Tuesday 17th June 20:11

[Robertson]

I know of one being delivered at the end of July Silver,AC,CD,Mats, Factory Delimited(only with competition licence placed when ordering)sticky tyres and light 19 inch wheels anyone interested?