2004 BMW M3 CSL from UK and Ireland - Comments

7th Nov 2004, 08:50

"The ultimate 4 seater super car"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Nothing.

General comments?

The noise is like nothing I have ever heard coupled with the performance and handling provides a driving experience second to none.

The lack of steering feel seems to be the main issue with a lot of people however to me the feel it's perfect. The steering provides adequate information to know what's going on.

The ride is perfect for a car of this type although it's better with the PS2s as oppose to the cups. However only the cup tires can provide the full csl experience.

The performance from the engine is astounding, almost violent in its nature.

The SMG gearbox is a joy to use, never drive it below s4 and have never tried s6 yet. The automatic mode is useless and I think for a car like this it should have been omitted.

The DSC should also have been omitted as the m track mode is perfect for everyday driving. I have found that the DSC intervenes way to early and always drive with m track mode.

I find the seats comfortable however taller people that have been passenger in the car said they had a backache after an hour or so. Not sure if this is because I took the lumbar support Velcro cushion out of the passenger seat and placed it under the seating material in the driver's seat.

The car is huge and can easily fit 4 adults, there's a huge amount of leg room in the back. The boot space is excellent.

Running costs seem reasonable for what the car is. No where near those of an lancer evo which I owned previously with an elise. Fuel economy is reasonable also for such a car.


1st Jun 2005, 17:55

How about giving us a preview of the 1.4g tested lateral accelaration the M3 CSL is capable of achieving, 40% more g-force under cornering than v8 monsters.

Raziel.


30th Nov 2005, 15:35

I really want an M3 so keep those good reviews coming as I show my wife each and every one

"See honey, every owner loves them, we should trade our Volkswagen Golf in on one!" I say as I spin the laptop around.

She usually gives me that withering look from the other sofa that all wife's master after about a year or two that says "No" without her opening her mouth!

She's right of course as I have a mortgage, kids etc... At least I can read other peoples joy on this website...


15th Jan 2007, 15:21

I've disregarded my wife's looks and brought one! Will post seperately.


7th Jan 2008, 07:36

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I still have my CSL despite the wife... it's brilliant!

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