M3 - Replacement for my S4 Avant

[JohnH]

Joshie, I don't think 'cars' and 'make money' should be used in the same sentence [img]images/graemlins/cry.gif[/img]

[johneroberts]

Joshie

Glad you got a good M3 sorted, look forward to seeing you at future BM3W meet (or a RS246 meet of course).

Gareth.

Likewise.

Looking forward to hearing how you 'balance the books' keeping cars for 3 to 6 months. Presemably you make money in the process, particularly on models like the CSL [img]images/graemlins/clap.gif[/img]

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[Gareth]

Well we can all dream I guess... [img]images/graemlins/3flypigs.gif[/img]

[Joshie]

Joshie

Glad you got a good M3 sorted, look forward to seeing you at future BM3W meet (or a RS246 meet of course).

Gareth.

Likewise.

Looking forward to hearing how you 'balance the books' keeping cars for 3 to 6 months. Presemably you make money in the process, particularly on models like the CSL [img]images/graemlins/clap.gif[/img]

[img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img]make [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img]money [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img]on [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img]cars

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Surely there would be a premium on the CSL given that it's a limited edition even apart from the waiting list.

I know a couple of people that actually made money from new models - the M3 when is was first launched mad a bob or two for many.

But overall, perhaps not [img]images/graemlins/cry.gif[/img]

[JohnH]

A few have already been offered at list from cancelled orders so doubt there will be a feeding frenzy but am sure the odd person will try and sell at a premium. With current state of car market not as many people around who are prepared to pay £60K + premium for a 3 Series!!!

[Gareth]

A few have already been offered at list from cancelled orders so doubt there will be a feeding frenzy but am sure the odd person will try and sell at a premium. With current state of car market not as many people around who are prepared to pay £60K + premium for a 3 Series!!!

John

Agree with some of your thoughts but I think it's a little bit rich to insinuate that the M3 CSL is simply "a 3 series"... [img]images/graemlins/062802beat_prv.gif[/img] Bit more than that really, or is the RS4 just a tarted up VW passat estate? [img]images/graemlins/bigwave.gif[/img]

Only joking [img]images/graemlins/jesterlol.gif[/img]

[DuncS3]

EVO said "BMW snatched defeat from the jaws of victory" referring to the CSL.

Dunc [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

[JohnH]

Gareth, Fully accept that the RS4 is a top of the range A4 in the same way as an M3CSL is a top of the range 3 Series or am I missing something? Ask 99.9% of the population what it is and guess what the answer will be!!

[Gareth]

John

To 99.9% of the population both the RS4 and M3CSL are over priced rich boys willy extensions [img]images/graemlins/biggrin3.gif[/img]

To us enthusiasts they are both the puppies undercarriage [img]images/graemlins/033102bigblink_1_prv.gif[/img]

Gareth.

[Gareth]

EVO said "BMW snatched defeat from the jaws of victory" referring to the CSL.

Dunc [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]

Dunc

And your point is?

Haven't read the EVO article yet but prefer to offer my own opinions based on ownership and not a one day thrashing the nuts off a German LHD CSL.. [img]images/graemlins/rocketwhore.gif[/img]

Have to say that EVO is still the best of a bad bunch though. They were going to test my own M3 CSL until the delivery was delayed [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[JohnW]

To 99.9% of the population both the RS4 and M3CSL are over priced rich boys willy extensions [img]images/graemlins/biggrin3.gif[/img]

To us enthusiasts they are both the puppies undercarriage [img]images/graemlins/033102bigblink_1_prv.gif[/img]

So in other words, the majority think they (RS4 & M3) are a boys kn0b, and for those that care think they are a puppy-dogs kn0b....

Hmmm...... [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/jump3.gif[/img]

So is the importance the size of them or how low to the ground they are [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/roflmao.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

Moving swiftly along - have you picked the CSL up yet, and of so why aren't you out playing with it [img]images/graemlins/1syellow1.gif[/img]

[Mog]

Hi Mrs Mog here - nice to know that I drive an over priced rich boys willy extension!!!

LOL XXX
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[Dippy]

Joshie - look what you started here....troublemaker!

[Gareth]

Hi John

Collected the CSL this afternoon actually...not all good news though [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

Have some "issues" with the car that the dealer/BMW GB need to rectify. Would not be fair to say here what they are as I need to give them the chance to put things right.

Suffice say that I'm feeling just a little peeved having laid out £60k and it's not 110% [img]images/graemlins/soapbox.gif[/img]

[Gareth]

Joshie - look what you started here....troublemaker!

yeah damn BMW owners always starting trouble! [img]images/graemlins/062802beat_prv.gif[/img]

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