CSL as a daily driver?

[The Dude]

Morning chaps.

Am sorely tempted by a CSL now that the prices are pretty reasonable. Couple of questions;

I've had two M3s in the past (E36 and E46). Is the CSL different enough to warrant a 10k premium that I'd notice in daily driving or, as some reviews suggest, unless its bought more as a track car, is the extra not worth the money?

What are they like as a daily driver? I don't mind sacraficing some comfort for a little gain in precision and performance but at the same time, I like my fillings where they are.

What about access to the back seats? Is it a pain or perfectly useable (I have a teenage son)?

My quandry is, I like my S3 at the moment and my current plan is (was) to keep that and get something cheaper (than the CSL) and a little more hardcore for wazzing around at weekends and such. Can the CSL do both admirably or is my original plan better?

[The Dude]

Zod said:

I use mine (for sale in the classifieds)

I know, I emailed you about it but no response so far

[The Dude]

Zod said:

Very sorry. I thought I'd responded to all emails. When did you send it?

Yesterday.

Don't apologise, I'm the world's worst....

[The Dude]

Zod said:

The Dude said: Zod said: Very sorry. I thought I'd responded to all emails. When did you send it? Yesterday. Don't apologise, I'm the world's worst.... Ah, got home late last night. Will check tonight (can't check private email at work ).

Smart

Or you could send me your work email through my profile?

[The Dude]

Thanks Steve.

Another quick one : did the 6-pot APs not come as standard? I think I maybe just presumed they did because all cars I'd looked at seemed to have them.

[The Dude]

DoctorD said:

The Dude said: Thanks Steve. Another quick one : did the 6-pot APs not come as standard? I think I maybe just presumed they did because all cars I'd looked at seemed to have them. No, us owners shelled out £2500 to fit them afterwards. They're such a brilliant modification that 'feel' OEM that I can't praise them highly enough. They're not just of benefit on track, they perfectly balance the whole character of the car.

[The Dude]

Chris_s said:

Dude, If you've got an S3 and had M3's. The CSL has what I would call a real EDGE which those other cars do not offer. It's a serious car if you really enjoy your driving. It's a great car that I use as a daily driver and as a track weapon. You have to drive one. I personally am prepared to give up a bit of comfort for the EDGE factor. This is what you need to decide on. Chris M3 CSL ex M5, 993 TT, S4, Boxter S, Elise S1 (modified), Elise S2, Caterham SS

I've had a T350 and an Elise too, previously, so a little "edge" doesn't put me off at all. The opposite in fact.

[The Dude]

Zod said:

The Dude said: Zod said: The Dude said: Zod said: Very sorry. I thought I'd responded to all emails. When did you send it? Yesterday. Don't apologise, I'm the world's worst.... Ah, got home late last night. Will check tonight (can't check private email at work ). Smart Or you could send me your work email through my profile? done

Back at ya, Zod.

[The Dude]

Couple of questions from my weekend's reading;

1) RTAB degradation/faliure. At what kind of mileage have people been needing to replace the bushes?
2) Clutch/SMG/Software not compensating for clutch wear issue. Same question really, at what kind of mileage are people experiencing this?
3) What exactly is the front bumper made of? Is it purely carbon fibre or some kind of composite? Are small cracks easily repairable?