CSL. The E46 M3 generation will turn into a classic design IMO. Similar to what the 993 has become. I wouldn't worry about it's design becoming outdated having seen the new M3 that looks sort of "put together."

 

mkell: I fully agree with you on the new M-design. It would be wonderful if the e46 reached 993 status. I've just got a sneaky suspicion BMW will turn the csl range into their cash-cow and start producing a few more of them. If so, there's a risk it'll loose some of it's "csl-magic"..

 

PERIOD

 

CSL!!! for sure

 

Csl... ...

 

Z4M.

There are a bunch of guys in the UK who have owned both, and the Z4M is the more visceral machine.

 

CSL

 

it's a pretty easy decision. go with the CSL

 

i'd pick the csl

sat in the z4m today. nice car, but just too car nerd style for me to roll and cruise around in . i'm sure it drives fantastic.

 

CSL. Think about the sound...

Why give "garage queen" status to cars far less special?

 

Get the Z3 M Coupe as its got the S54. Awesome bits of kit and extremely rare as you metioned. CSL prices will continue to drop as they have since new. Most people see a CSL and see an M3, a M Coupe stands out. A mate's got one and it's horn, pulls way more looks than my M3.

 

out of those 3 i would pick the CSL. otherwise i would consider getting a z4 m convertible since you did put the part about "sunny days."

 

but just cuz they're throwing a looksy doesn't necessarily mean they all do it in adoration and wonderment

most likely they're saying wtf kinda car is that little hatchback?

 

No, but unlike america the CSL isn't some mythical car either here or in the UK. They were sold here, and as far as Im concerned they are only just begining to be worth the price premium they ask over the standard M3.

 

Can't go wrong with a CSL!!!!