M4 CSL

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kf1

78 posts

204 months

Thursday 30th June 2022
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I signed my order today - in black - no real communication from dealer I just got an email from them with an order form and docs to sign.

Chipper

1,314 posts

217 months

Thursday 30th June 2022
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I’ve decided to not go for it. I struggle with using 300bhp on uk roads and I don’t think I really want an auto for track driving.

J-P

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4,350 posts

206 months

Thursday 30th June 2022
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Chipper said:
I’ve managed to get one but still unsure if I want it. Have to decide by end of today if I’m going to take it.
If your personal situation allows it, I'd definitely get it - it will be an awesome bit of kit!

Pupp

12,223 posts

272 months

Friday 1st July 2022
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Certainly looks to be a heck of a car but I’m still completely unaccepting that anything about it, apart from it’s apparent inaccessibility for ‘normal’ punters, really warrants the price premium.

As I’ve still heard nothing (thanks for the courteous feedback upon a serious enquiry BMW), I’m assuming the issue is academic for me, but look forward to seeing a couple out there in due course.


J-P

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4,350 posts

206 months

Friday 1st July 2022
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Pupp said:
Certainly looks to be a heck of a car but I’m still completely unaccepting that anything about it, apart from it’s apparent inaccessibility for ‘normal’ punters, really warrants the price premium.

As I’ve still heard nothing (thanks for the courteous feedback upon a serious enquiry BMW), I’m assuming the issue is academic for me, but look forward to seeing a couple out there in due course.
Have you ever spec'd an M4 online? My perfect spec is about £100k. This car has that spec but also a carbon bonnet and boot, bespoke suspension components that should massively enhance overall feel and bespoke bucket seats, not to mention titanium elements of the exhaust system and a bit more power, for about £30k. Seems reasonable to me?

Pupp

12,223 posts

272 months

Friday 1st July 2022
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Accepting your obvious enthusiasm, how many M4 buyers do you really think spec and pay full whack for their car?

As BMW are not engaging on this, can only rely on my M2C experience, which was ‘we’ve found what you want…, whereupon a discounted price was agreed.

Frankly, I’m not sure many pay full RRP for BMWs, no matter how exclusive. Despite the hype and funnelling, these need to be moved so I’m sure deals will be had.


J-P

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4,350 posts

206 months

Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Pupp said:
Accepting your obvious enthusiasm, how many M4 buyers do you really think spec and pay full whack for their car?

As BMW are not engaging on this, can only rely on my M2C experience, which was ‘we’ve found what you want…, whereupon a discounted price was agreed.

Frankly, I’m not sure many pay full RRP for BMWs, no matter how exclusive. Despite the hype and funnelling, these need to be moved so I’m sure deals will be had.
Currently? I'd say that there's very little discount to be had (if any). About 9-12 months ago? Sure, plenty of discounts across the range but given that BMW has way more interest in these cars than cars available, I'd say it's a pretty good place for your money even at full whack.

But even if the delta is a true £50k, you'd easily spend that upgrading a regular M4 to CSL spec.

liner33

10,690 posts

202 months

Saturday 2nd July 2022
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Pupp said:
Accepting your obvious enthusiasm, how many M4 buyers do you really think spec and pay full whack for their car?

As BMW are not engaging on this, can only rely on my M2C experience, which was ‘we’ve found what you want…, whereupon a discounted price was agreed.

Frankly, I’m not sure many pay full RRP for BMWs, no matter how exclusive. Despite the hype and funnelling, these need to be moved so I’m sure deals will be had.
Times have changed very little discounts to be had on m cars nowadays and it’s easy to spec a g8x over £100k I would think typically most add about £10k of options to the base price , you might if lucky get £5k off that

J-P

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4,350 posts

206 months

Saturday 2nd July 2022
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kf1 said:
I signed my order today - in black - no real communication from dealer I just got an email from them with an order form and docs to sign.
Nice - what colour did you go for?

Edited by J-P on Saturday 2nd July 08:52

Pupp

12,223 posts

272 months

Saturday 2nd July 2022
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J-P said:
kf1 said:
I signed my order today - in black - no real communication from dealer I just got an email from them with an order form and docs to sign.
Nice - what colour did you go for?

Edited by J-P on Saturday 2nd July 08:52
Black; possibly… wink

J-P

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4,350 posts

206 months

Sunday 3rd July 2022
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Pupp said:
J-P said:
kf1 said:
I signed my order today - in black - no real communication from dealer I just got an email from them with an order form and docs to sign.
Nice - what colour did you go for?

Edited by J-P on Saturday 2nd July 08:52
Black; possibly… wink
Haha - I didn't read it like that but I see what you mean rofl Will look like Batman's car in black - very cool!

M4HUH

3 posts

35 months

Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Did you actually get an allocation, I got denied today put my deposit down a couple of months
Unfortunately you were unsuccessful in getting a M4 CSL. We had a total of 5 orders for this car with a few of these in a more favorable position than yourself. Would you like me to arrange for the deposit to be refunded?

Bet fking She-Me got one though

Pupp

12,223 posts

272 months

Wednesday 6th July 2022
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Zip diddly zilch from my dealer; not a hint of feedback. I’m not that bothered to be honest but, will bear in mind the simple courtesy (or lack of) when making future decisions.

Pork and BMW both don’t want my money; it’ll keep smile

J-P

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4,350 posts

206 months

Thursday 7th July 2022
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Pupp said:
Zip diddly zilch from my dealer; not a hint of feedback. I’m not that bothered to be honest but, will bear in mind the simple courtesy (or lack of) when making future decisions.

Pork and BMW both don’t want my money; it’ll keep smile
I thought you signed your order?

Pupp

12,223 posts

272 months

Thursday 7th July 2022
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J-P said:
I thought you signed your order?
Didn’t get that far; had to go through a charade of a beauty parade to even get them to put forward an expression of interest. Next step was to be the order if a notional allocation was possible.

Could be the salesman was playing me but seemed legit.

J-P

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4,350 posts

206 months

Thursday 7th July 2022
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Pupp said:
J-P said:
I thought you signed your order?
Didn’t get that far; had to go through a charade of a beauty parade to even get them to put forward an expression of interest. Next step was to be the order if a notional allocation was possible.

Could be the salesman was playing me but seemed legit.
That's a real shame, so you're definitely not getting one then?

J-P

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4,350 posts

206 months

Saturday 16th July 2022
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So I've got a frozen one on order - should get it next year (hopefully if everything goes to plan). Really looking forward to it!

MDL111

6,932 posts

177 months

Saturday 16th July 2022
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J-P said:
So I've got a frozen one on order - should get it next year (hopefully if everything goes to plan). Really looking forward to it!
congrats - am sure it will be epic

J-P

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4,350 posts

206 months

Saturday 16th July 2022
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MDL111 said:
J-P said:
So I've got a frozen one on order - should get it next year (hopefully if everything goes to plan). Really looking forward to it!
congrats - am sure it will be epic
Thanks - I'm hoping it gets some good reviews!

qwick69

320 posts

91 months

Thursday 21st July 2022
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Order placed, Deposit paid. Just awaiting delivery time.
Probably be next year as I have opted for the Frozen Grey option which extends the lead time.