E46 M3 CSL Import to USA - 2027/28 (Classic)

[Matthew7711]

As the E46 M3 CSL approaches its 25-year milestone as a modern classic, do we expect to see even fewer of them on UK roads?

Will more CSLs now be tucked away in garages, private collections and storage units, gradually becoming museum pieces rather than cars that are regularly driven?

With the current entry point into CSL ownership sitting around £130k, could we see values reaching £200k+ between 2027 and 2028?

The CSL has been highly sought after in the US for years, and with such limited production numbers worldwide, finding one for sale — whether LHD or RHD — is only likely to become more difficult.

For some perspective, around 17,970 E30 M3s were produced worldwide, compared with just 1,383 E46 M3 CSLs. With estimates suggesting that fewer than 1,100 CSLs may remain today, the numbers are exceptionally low.

So what do you think?

Will the E46 M3 CSL eventually surpass the E30 M3 in both status and value, or will the E30 always remain the ultimate M3 icon?

Do we have any other comparable cars that reached classic car status and then imported with popular results?

[VeeTenM]

Yep the yanks will snap them all up

[Pip1968]

There's certainly a lot of speculation which makes you wonder if maybe it doesn't do as well as expected. Plus the American economy isn't doing to well with the national debt at $40Tn and no end to the Iran war and the resultant effect on the world economy.

Pip

[Matthew7711]

Pip1968 said:

There's certainly a lot of speculation which makes you wonder if maybe it doesn't do as well as expected. Plus the American economy isn't doing to well with the national debt at $40Tn and no end to the Iran war and the resultant effect on the world economy.

Pip

This could be a valid point but I think from previous threads on this platform you like to troll any CSL related posts.

I believe you’re the gentlemen from CSL register who used to own a CSL and regretfully sold it and is now annoyed at the price increase.

Please accept my apologies if this isn’t the case.

The world is definitely in a weird place right now especially in the housing market but I think the car market (in certain eras) remain strong.

[Matthew7711]

VeeTenM said:

Yep the yanks will snap them all up

Let’s hope so.

Which V10 do you own?

[VeeTenM]

Matthew7711 said:

Let s hope so.

Which V10 do you own?

E63 M6

[Pip1968]

Matthew7711 said:

This could be a valid point but I think from previous threads on this platform you like to troll any CSL related posts.

I believe you re the gentlemen from CSL register who used to own a CSL and regretfully sold it and is now annoyed at the price increase.

Please accept my apologies if this isn t the case.

The world is definitely in a weird place right now especially in the housing market but I think the car market (in certain eras) remain strong.

No need to apologise. I actually still have mine but still have my doubts on such success in the US market. So no regrets, I just like to be realistic.

I am frequently told to sell it though due to lackof use.

Pip

[Matthew7711]

Pip1968 said:

No need to apologise. I actually still have mine but still have my doubts on such success in the US market. So no regrets, I just like to be realistic.

I am frequently told to sell it though due to lackof use.

Pip

It s a shame so many are not used.

Online figures in early 2026 show that there s 123 licensed and 168 SORN in the UK.

LHD versions will obviously prioritise for America but with so few numbers worldwide it s going to be very interesting.

Good luck in your journey and keep us updated.

Edited by Matthew7711 on Wednesday 14th October 21:42