How much is a knackered 3.0CSL worth?

Post Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:35 pm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/690134.htm

Post Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:36 pm

And is it really an Alpine? Decals look a bit suspect to me - where the Alpina logo is written on the doors doesn't fit with the rest of the stripe.

Post Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:42 pm

Still looks rather tasty nonetheless imo.

Post Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:55 pm

Its a 3.0 CSI. Theres a big difference in price to the CSL. Looks like it was a track car for a while. Its not a Alpina, just has the cosmetics.

Its looks in good nick to me. I'm sure it could be converted back to a road car. 3.5 engine looks very promising.

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:09 am

The CSL was engineered by Alpina, and is often considered the first M car.
The CSi wasn't AFAIK

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:08 pm

Nowhere near the price given. 1k - 2k (CS coupe that is).

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:19 pm

Practical Classics values them thusly:

Cond1 Cond2 Cond3
CSi: £8000 £3750 £1100
CSL: £15000 £8000 £3500

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:21 pm

Tasty looking car... But not the real McCoy.

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:06 pm

Specialist Cars of Oxon - that special they couldn't fix the 'electrical fault'?

Looks dear to me.

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:16 pm

It is. Extremely. You would have to be some special blend of stupid to fall for it imho.

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:23 pm

Does look a tad rich to say the least. Theres a guy round my way who cruises about in a bright yellow one with a E34 M5 lump in it, very sweet looking motor. Now I would buy this one if I had the cash its amazing!!

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C58321?pt=pf

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:16 pm

old_skool wrote:Specialist Cars of Oxon - that special they couldn't fix the 'electrical fault'?

Looks dear to me.

They keep readvertising this. Like you say, it seems odd that despite 10 years of ownership and 5 years of non-use they haven't got around to getting the b*stard to start!

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:05 pm

Mox3d wrote:It is. Extremely. You would have to be some special blend of stupid to fall for it imho.

Didn't realise it was a CSI - read it as a CSL for some reason. Thought that with the CSL's rarity it might be worth it even though it obviously needs a hell of a lot of work. How much does a decent condition CSL cost then at the mo? Saw a really nice one go for £19k a while back - not got the full batmobile kit, just the front airdam and flares on the bonnet - no spoilers. Would really love one - I think the interior with those Scheel seats or whatever they're called is gorgeous, along with that metal 3 spoked wheel with the holes in.

Guessing performance is about similar to a 325i? 7seconds 0-60 in standard road form?

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:07 pm

Speedtouch wrote:Practical Classics values them thusly:

Cond1 Cond2 Cond3
CSi: £8000 £3750 £1100
CSL: £15000 £8000 £3500

Post Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:39 pm

Speedtouch wrote:
Speedtouch wrote:Practical Classics values them thusly:

Cond1 Cond2 Cond3
CSi: £8000 £3750 £1100
CSL: £15000 £8000 £3500

Thanks for the subtle point Speedtouch - I can read though

What I was meaning is anecdotal evidence of what they are going for - I'm sure I've seen ones talked about on US forums that went for silly money - $120,000 etc, but that was for ones that won races in the 70s - buyers buying the history, not just the car.

Ie will I be able to afford one if I can save up £20k over 5 years or so... not that I ever will, but it's nice to dream.

Post Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:25 am

That blue thing is a sad old turd. Nice CSLs easily pull £20K +

Post Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:00 pm

He's had that like that for a long time. I've got old copies of total bmw with it forsale in there with probs from 2002/2003!