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griffgrog
Original Poster
344 posts
115 months
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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?????
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waxaholic
265 posts
68 months
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What is there to explain ? it's your car is it not..
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ruebdo
113 posts
35 months
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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 
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Jamesp24
229 posts
39 months
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Yess,absolutely loving mine,shame about the weather mind.
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Leins
1,193 posts
17 months
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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 
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cslgirl
2,088 posts
89 months
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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.
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VinceFox
14,148 posts
41 months
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griffgrog
Original Poster
344 posts
115 months
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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!!!
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VinceFox
14,148 posts
41 months
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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.
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griffgrog
Original Poster
344 posts
115 months
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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!
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ruebdo
113 posts
35 months
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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 :-)
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Yanto
423 posts
77 months
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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.
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shim
1,473 posts
77 months
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I miss Mine big time And it's only in the garage. 
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Sailorbaz
28 posts
76 months
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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.
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azrael
26 posts
69 months
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I've also decided to keep mine... for now
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Bounce 1
5 posts
32 months
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azrael said: I've also decided to keep mine... for now Well done mate,you know it makes sense;)
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Mermaid
12,481 posts
40 months
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The car is legend, but what are the natural alternatives at circa £30k.
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gaz1234
1,910 posts
88 months
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EVLXGE
1,465 posts
78 months
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Mermaid
12,481 posts
40 months
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EVLXGE said: Both very fine cars
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