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Pacman808 · 09-18-2016, 11:48 PM

Hi Everyone,

I would like to share another car from the collection. This one was also part of my order I received from Otto Mobile.

Earlier this year, Otto Mobile released a 1/18 scale version of the e46 CSL M3. Only a limited production of 3000 pieces were produced. This car was immediately sold out on the Otto Mobile site. Otto had received more orders from fans of this car, since the AutoArt and Kyosho versions is very expensive in the secondary market. And at around 60 euros plus shipping, this was a pretty good deal.

So in order to meet demand, Otto decided to produce an alternate version of the e46 CSL with M3 rims, instead of the "actual" CSL rims, and call it a CSL. Otto decided to limit the production run of this alternate version to only 999 pieces. Immediately, fans, purist and collectors started to post on forums saying that this is not a true e46 CSL. Yes, they all do have a point, and I do agree. It's like buying an Armani suit, only to find out that suit is an Armani Exchange suit. Same company, but slightly different.

I am not here to say what Otto did was correct, but what I think is they did their best to try to satisfy customer demands. Some collectors may think that if 3000 is all they produced, then keep it at that number.

Ferrari originally built 349 Enzos, but then decided to build another 50 to meet demands. And they also built a limited alternate version (30) of the Enzo called the FXX. Do you guys think Otto should have not called this model a CSL?

In my humble opinion, I think this alternate version is rather unique. And with only 999 pieces produced, I think it is more of a collector's item. After all BMW would not have given Otto the green light to release this alternate version, if they felt it was not equivalent to the real e46 CSL.

I hope you all enjoy the pics.

Thank you for viewing.

William
Happy Collecting!

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Pacman808 Proud to be called a RS Regular! Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Burnaby Posts: 143 Thanked 510 Times in 105 Posts Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts	1/18 Otto Mobile e46 CSL M3 Alternate version Hi Everyone, I would like to share another car from the collection. This one was also part of my order I received from Otto Mobile. Earlier this year, Otto Mobile released a 1/18 scale version of the e46 CSL M3. Only a limited production of 3000 pieces were produced. This car was immediately sold out on the Otto Mobile site. Otto had received more orders from fans of this car, since the AutoArt and Kyosho versions is very expensive in the secondary market. And at around 60 euros plus shipping, this was a pretty good deal. So in order to meet demand, Otto decided to produce an alternate version of the e46 CSL with M3 rims, instead of the "actual" CSL rims, and call it a CSL. Otto decided to limit the production run of this alternate version to only 999 pieces. Immediately, fans, purist and collectors started to post on forums saying that this is not a true e46 CSL. Yes, they all do have a point, and I do agree. It's like buying an Armani suit, only to find out that suit is an Armani Exchange suit. Same company, but slightly different. I am not here to say what Otto did was correct, but what I think is they did their best to try to satisfy customer demands. Some collectors may think that if 3000 is all they produced, then keep it at that number. Ferrari originally built 349 Enzos, but then decided to build another 50 to meet demands. And they also built a limited alternate version (30) of the Enzo called the FXX. Do you guys think Otto should have not called this model a CSL? In my humble opinion, I think this alternate version is rather unique. And with only 999 pieces produced, I think it is more of a collector's item. After all BMW would not have given Otto the green light to release this alternate version, if they felt it was not equivalent to the real e46 CSL. I hope you all enjoy the pics. Thank you for viewing. William Happy Collecting!