M4 CSL

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Zee Germanz said:

Some people started to hear back on allocations yesterday. Have you heard back?

Yes - just waiting to see what happens with a few personal items and then I'm good to go!

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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!

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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?

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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.

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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

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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…

Haha - I didn't read it like that but I see what you mean Will look like Batman's car in black - very cool!

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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

I thought you signed your order?

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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]

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!

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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!

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qwick69 said:

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.

Likewise - what spec did you go for? I went for Frozen Grey and 50yr roundels only. Left everything else as is - did wonder if I should go for the HUD but too late now!

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550man said:

J-P, APOLO1 and anyone else who has ordered one, I think that you will be getting an extraordinary car.

I took the plunge with an M5 CS in the face of a fair degree of understandable scepticism about how fun can a big heavy car be and it has surpassed my expectations. The M4 CSL is a different proposition and a bit more extreme and performs a different role.

However generally I think these recent latest generation BMW M special models are really unlocking some of what people loved about the early M Cars with great steering feel, delicacy despite being large/largish and not just about power and speed (although the power is fun too!).

Enjoy the excitement building while you wait for delivery.

Thanks, buddy - I'm really excited by the prospect. I think it will be an awesome car - can't wait!

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Pupp said:

Good to see there’s some real world enthusiasts that have secured cars; well done

Thanks Pupp - I'm aiming to use as intended. Should be a lot of fun! I'll try and do some vids too!

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APOLO1 said:

Signed order today, I went black with a few options.

That is going to look very cool indeed!

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When do you think that we'll have the first UK roadtest?

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qwick69 said:

Mine should be with me early December. A nice Christmas present to myself :-)

Definitely! Haven’t had confirmed delivery but I know that frozen paint means 2023

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APOLO1 said:

J-P said:

That is going to look very cool indeed!

Thanks,
I was lucky to get one, have had lots of BMs and M cars over the years but nothing to recent but all cars came from same dealer going back to 286bhp M5 in 87, so easy to track history. Have ordered on Cup 2 -R as they were 3k last time I bought a set for 991 .2 RS, so good value as they are a no cost option.

I’ve gone for the Cup 2R’s too! Looking forward to it.

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https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/07/29/bmw-m4-csl-cras...

Oh dear! Guess our cars got a little bit rarer…

[J-P]

Nice - mine should arrive next March. Jan build slot. Frozen with 50yr badges but nothing else.

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Ollerton57 said:

I went out for a short run in the M4 CSL the other day (passenger). Well done to those who get an allocation - some lovely details and was especially fond of the yellow DRL's and the rear lights. Sounds good on start up and when pressing on. Feels/sounds quicker than what it's actually doing - quite different to my M5.

The car was the frozen light grey, which really suited the car.

I'll edit to add a couple of pics.

Edited by Ollerton57 on Wednesday 17th August 17:37

Looks awesome! How did you manage to get a passenger ride? Would love to see one in the flesh!