You’re fortunate enough to fall into the one percent of one percent who both have the genuine article and have the ability to appreciate every nuance that delivers. I think you forget sometimes that not everyone is so connected to their car, even those who are into their driving.R60BBA wrote: Sat Nov 30, 2024 9:28 amNot really, as mentioned (and speaking from experience) the weight difference is quite noticeable from behind the wheel - most people into their driving would notice this…and you could argue that most people who drive Z4Ms these days are into their driving.BMWZ4MC wrote: Sat Nov 30, 2024 8:56 am I didn't plan to keep mine for eternity, but three things transpired - I rather like it; I haven't needed to sell it to experience other things (at least not so far); eternity flies by far faster than anticipated!
I suspect that a great many people would be unable to tell the difference between good replicas and genuine CSL wheels, and that the vast majority of those who can differentiate are unable to do so from the driver's seat of the car!
However, the question remains for the OP, what's more important to him - the aesthetic alone and having more money for other things now vs owning the lightest ever wheel in the CSL style and, with it being the genuine article, having a greater future resale value?
The OP hasn’t indicated their budget either.
The original question was seeking the differences between genuine CSL wheels and replica wheels given the cost - which I’ve provided. Ultimately the decision is up to him.
As we both have said, the choice lies with the OP - aesthetic alone and having more money for other things now vs owning the lightest ever wheel in the CSL style and, with it being the genuine article, having a greater future resale value.