Lagoo Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Slightly quicker than an E46 M3..... [/ QUOTE ] Dont tell porkies now JHT I was carrying a lot more on the way back from Italy (still have some of that beer ) [ QUOTE ] feels and sounds far more raw though and a very different driving experience... [/ QUOTE ] ummm must agree over the standard exhaust, but with a supersprint zorst it would be soooo much better As for the hairdressers comments then i will have to correct you AGAIN Chris P/JHT Hairdressers drive MG's, Z3's... salon owners drive M3 cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerbera Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Dont tell porkies now JHT I was carrying a lot more on the way back from Italy [/ QUOTE ] I can't help it if you put on 2 stone whilst in Italy...... Saloon owner eh? Hmmmnn.....that must make you a 'madam' now with your GT2...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 There is a very very very practical reason for an M3 Conv....and I've just discovered it. When I had by Coupe, getting the 2 year old into her lovely bucketed car seat in the back was hell. Fit yourself through the door with her, reach over, plonk her into it and then smack your head on the roof as you get out... But...in the Conv....take her to the car...drop the roof! Hey presto - easier access than a Renault Grand Espace! I knew I'd find a reason for justifying the change to the wife... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 Actually, theres a funny moment in there too... ...because the first time I did that my 2 yr old daughter reacted with a very concerned look on her face and said "Daddy, the roof in broken". ...upon raising it she remarked "Daddy fixed the roof". Makes it all worthwhile anyway.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 [ QUOTE ] So the obvious question is....why a CSL? [/ QUOTE ] Eeeeasy tiger! Here were the reasons I wanted to buy a CSL having already owned a couple of E46 M3's; Wanted something fast - 190 mph top speed as mine is de-restricted. Something light with 50/50 weight ratio - front engined and rear wheel drive, in short excellent handling. Something discreet yet exclusive, which is why I ordered mine in SB; there are around 30 only in Switzerland. Something with good build quality. Something practical that could be used everyday - drove to work for four months daily, can also get shopping and four adults in, no probs. Something I could also use in winter - have winter wheels and tyres and no worries getting up the mountains. Not an Audi - everyone drives Audi around here, common as muck. Something reliable - 3 year/100,000km warranty should sort that! Good residuals - contrary to the U.K market with CSL's being very limited here they are holding their value well. Saying that, I'm not too fussed if my car drops in value, I wouldn't buy a car as an investment. As for being brand blind, have a look in my gallery, I beg to differ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 First things first - I respect everyone's view on why their car was the right choice for them. But - looking at your gallery - it's not a matter of this having to be a daily drive for you is it! Fantastic collection of cars it has to be said. I was looking at it from the point of view of it being the car I drive every day. My wife takes the 320d. I don't have a 4x4 or Grand Tourer like the Audi in reserve (as much as I would love to and the prospect of them on Swiss roads make me even more envious!). So, perhaps we can close the subject on the basis of the fact you'd choose a CSL and I'd choose a Noble GTO-3R. Both fantastic cars. I now know what you mean about a Noble possibly struggling where you are though - I didn't realise that before. I still prefer my M3 Conv though for the circumstances right now...after all, I've discovered it is even easier to get the 2 year old into it... I agree on cars not being an investment too. However, I was making the point on the grounds that your "average" buyer would be interested in the amount his car is likely to loose when compared to another vehicle (no disrespect at all meant here but if you're not concerned about the money your car loses then surely you're not an average buyer! ). As I said, love the car collection - isn't Switzerland the most anti-car society in which to have such a collection?!! That makes it even better actually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted December 12, 2004 Report Share Posted December 12, 2004 Not wishing to defend or praise Chris P but 'hairdresser' is common slang for 'cabriolet'. Dad seems insulted when I say something like 'oh, you have washed the tractor' to the extent where he has banned the expression! Anyway, whilst I would never purchase an open variant of a coupe myself I certainly understand why people do. Placing kiddies in the back is certainly much easier I imagine with no roof as you mention, good point! Ian C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 12, 2004 Report Share Posted December 12, 2004 And it should be pointed out I have gone from an M3 Coupe to the M3 Convertible....so I do know the best of both worlds and in my case I simply prefer the latter for reasons of practicality and perhaps, hoping, for the odd summer day trip with the wife and kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabus Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 [ QUOTE ] Not wishing to defend or praise Chris P [/ QUOTE ] Thanks "mate"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 13, 2004 Report Share Posted December 13, 2004 I give in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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