Test drive BMW 5 series E60 2003 - 2007 sedan

What is good

Why don't I want to wean

So, behind almost 8,000 kilometers, which in three months of editorial tests managed to roll the Bavarian five. In the final report, it should be recognized: the car conquered those who controlled them with dynamics and comfort, ergonomics and acute steering control, and a number of small traits that make Bavarian cars special. In the two previous publications (AI No. 7 (31) and 9 (33), it was honestly described about the survivors experienced more related to serving than with the machine itself. Nevertheless, the 530th liked it so much that the editors are thinking about whether it was worth it with She is generally parting.

Once again I catch myself thinking that you get used to the good strikingly quickly. Yesterday, options, without which, it would seem, you can easily do, today are very useful. All that is the most expensive in the Russian market is the version of Exclusive is ultimately useful and appreciated. Take at least double glass that provide silence and comfort in the cabin in any movement conditions and at any speeds can this be called excess protection in the conditions of a rumbling metropolis and if there is a magnificent in -line six under the hood, capable of ensuring amazing acceleration at each moment? And the curtains on the rear windows, giving a life -giving shadow in the heat? And the hatch in the roof with an electric drive? Imagine, even the most useless in the monstrous rhythm of Moscow life, the TV option and that turned out to be in demand. In addition, the screen is multifunctional, it can be displayed by a lot of useful information, and by the way, it is ready to assume the functions of the display of the navigation system. In common thought, both the first -class skin Montana, and the wooden inserts everything in this version looks logical.

About oil and gasoline

Whatever the company's specialists say there, and the oil level in the engine crankcase should be maintained in the interior period. This is not difficult, because checking the level in time will remind the on -board computer. For 8 thousand kilometers, there was about one and a half liters of a nothing trifle, given that more than one thousand car was held in Sport, at high speeds. It is necessary to add the oil that is recommended, in no case believing connoisseurs, claiming that you can fill in the product of the same company, but other viscosity.

With gasoline more complicated. In principle, a delicacy for the 98th engine. However, the electronic control unit allows you to fill gasoline with an octane number of at least 91st. In Russian conditions, it is preferable to dwell on the 95th. The fact is that in that 98th that is sold at the vast majority of gas stations, too many additives added to increase the octane number. They are quite capable of burning the valve ahead of time. Of course, other fuel grades are not safe from bodylessness, but, as they say, from two evils in the bustle, it is rarely possible to call on the same gas station, and this always does not guarantee the same quality of gasoline. Therefore, from time to time in the BMW 530, the motor treats itself, blowing the injection system.

There is something to compare with

The other day, after long trips to the 530th, I got behind the wheel of a car close in class, and suddenly felt that he was not going! That is, he goes, of course, but in a completely different way, without a mood. This is the main charm of Bavarian cars in a special mood, in true drive, I would say.

And, having received a brilliant opportunity to compare the five and last generation fives (a report from a test drive was published in the last AI issue), I’ll take the courage to assume that the old 530th is more suitable for those who are used to being driving and new for the new one for Those who like to travel in the back seat. The latter is undoubtedly more stylish, and has many innovative products. Moreover, with the same engine, the dynamics is even improved. But here is a start from the place that the old woman gives, you will not achieve. However, the matter of taste and habits ...

Oleg Osipov
   
 

Source: "Automobile Izvestia"