Test drive BMW 3 E90 2005 - 2008 sedan

Faith and truth

So I wanted to test the new turbo-engineer of the Bavarian Motor Builders who once worked exclusively on the atmospheric field and on you, someone managed to break the latest BMW 335CI compartment, forcing us to be content with a weaker version with a well-known motor ...
 
In addition, the Russian representative office of BMW turned out that it was the new 335CI engine that received serious damage. That's already annoyance, so annoying! An ambush, I would even say.
It was possible to distract from sad thoughts only by hit the wheel of a new coupe of the third series. Even with the most modest power unit in the line is a magnificent car! And the 2.5-liter six is \u200b\u200bmodest only relatively.
 
In addition, this engine is the carrier of the orthodox atmospheric ideology of the company. Surely, among fans of Bavarian cars, there is still some confusion to go into a new faith or remain an Old Believers? In this test, I hold on to the sides of the latter, as I deal with the next variation on the topic of Ultimate Driving Machine in an atmospheric manifestation.
 
The BMW 325CI that we got is prepared in a very tasty driver. She has an active steering and factory sports package, which can be ordered from any dealer by paying about 350. Being a familiar with Active Steering and knowing well what a factory sports suspension is a specific model, I mentally rub my hands while the motor is inaudible warms up.
 
There is no sense in the cabin to spread about the salon. More precisely, about its front part. After all, the panel is borrowed from the well -known sedan and the station wagon. There are strokes in the finish designed to emphasize the special status of the coupe, but they are insignificant. It is much more pleasant that the doors are without a framework. And the gaze back immediately gives rise to a real merchant mood there two deeply drowned places, separated by a high tunnel.
 
Places, it should be noted, full -fledged. Two subjects of about 175 cm tall, sitting one after another, will be quite comfortable. That's what the sedan platform means! In the sixth series, I remember exactly, the back was closer.
A special chic stands leaving the middle racks and supplying seat belts. This is not only additional convenience, but also a contribution to passive safety reminds you that you should fasten.
 
Landing is traditional. A small steering wheel, sheathed with pleasant rough skin, is asks for in his hands. All governing bodies are easily available. Review is good both forward and back. The chairs have a completely civilian profile, but if you play the keys of the side support settings, they will clamp it worse than a different racing bucket.
 
In general, everyone is fine, but the best, the driver is better. The coupe provokes him to aggressive, gambling with his living reactions, inspires features. And, gives up, the sports package plays an important role here, 350 mentioned are not at all sorry.
According to the BMW representative office, Sport Suspension Settings sports suspension is, in particular, lower springs, more rigid shock absorbers and thicker reptile stabilizers. A car with such a chassis can only be identified by a reduced clearance, it seemed to fall to the ground. Understanding affected the appearance. Even with not the largest 17-inch discs of a fairly common design, the compartment looks very dynamic. By the way, in certain angles, the treshka resembles the older relative 6th episode. And even the seven is especially noticeable in the dark, thanks to the neon stripes of the rear lights. Beauty and status.
 
The 218-horsepower motor loves high speeds. Reaching them, he sings beautifully, and at the very top the sound makes a dramatic sound. It is understandable to the livestock removed from 2.5 liters. Such a power unit is simply obliged to spin! I don’t know how it is with a new turbocharged engine, but this one is very well embodied by the BMW driver. In a row six, a regular fast machine with the possibility of manual switching plays along. The tandem is very harmonious. However, I never had complaints about the automatic transmission of Bavarian cars.
 
A special highlight active steering. Every time I meet with this system, I rejoice at how quickly we achieve mutual understanding. In the city, in the vast majority of cases, you can do without interceptions. Very convenient in the parking lot. And on a free looping road with a good coating, a fan of the system will be any. The ride resembles a computer simulator. The car is like alive with such readily it responds to the movement of the steering wheel. Gorgeous and feedback on it.
 
The BMW sports suspension differs in that, providing minimal rolls and sharp reactions, it is quite comfortable. It overcomes unevenness, masterfully swallows potholes, plays playfully with gentle waves of asphalt at high speed. It is not even imperceptible that the car is shown into studded tires.
 
With intensive braking, the spikes, of course, make themselves felt, but the brakes are good in any case. It is also worth noting that the car requires a certain concentration from the driver when traveling. Be that as it may, the running qualities of the BMW 325CI will be highly appreciated by anyone who understands a lot about fast driving. After all, there is a rear -wheel drive and perfect weight, and the toughness of the twisting body is higher than that of the sedan.
In general, disappointment due to a torn date with a turbocharged 335CI left me quickly. And so far for me BMW are machines with atmospheric engines. However, I am ready to give my heart turbo. But not in absentia, but only after a personal acquaintance.
 
The BMW coupe of the 3rd series can be purchased with a 2.5 liter engine (218 hp) or 3.5 l (306 hp) for the amount of 43900 and from 52900, respectively. A 6-speed mechanical or automatic gearbox is proposed to choose from (plus 2000). And for model 325 you can order all -wheel drive (plus 3600).
Two Business and Business Plus.
The basic Business package includes 6 airbags, the terminal stabilization system stability (DSC) with extended functions, a system for braking on bends (CBC), a dynamic traction adjustment system (DTC), on -board computer, BMW Business radio, sports leather steering, front seats with partial electroregulation, bixenon headlights, R17, tire discs, tires With the possibility of an emergency move, tire pressure sensor, a central castle with an electronic anti -theft system (EWS). The Business Plus equipment is supplemented by sportswalling the suspension, a multifunction steering wheel, sports front seats with electroregulation and memory.
 
For an additional fee, you can install automatic climate control, R18 discs, rain sensor and turnover on, electric hatch, security alarm, heating the seats. And also select the interior and the color of the car.

History of the coupe
BMW 2002 (1968), 2.0 l, 120-130 hp, 170l.s. (2002 Turbo). The ancestor of the 3rd series.
BMW E21 (1975), 1.6-2.3 l, 75-143 hp
BMW E30 (1983), 1.6-2.5 l, 90-170 hp.; 1988 The emergence of an all -wheel drive version 325ix
BMW E30 M3 (1986), 2.3l, 192-200 hp
BMW E30 M3 Cecotto 215 hp, 505 copies. Other limited versions: Sport evolution (2.5 l, 238 hp, 600 copies), Ravaglia (220 hp, 505 copies).
BMW E36 Coupe (1992) 1.6-2.8 l, 102-193 hp
BMW E36 M3 (1992), 3.0-3.2 l, 285-321 hp
BMW E46 Coupe (1999), 1.8-3.0 l, 116-231 hp
BMW E46 M3 (2001), 3.2 l, 343 hp (2003 - CSL, 360 hp)
BMW E92 (2006), 2.5-3.5 l (218-306 hp)
 
 
 
   
  

 

 
Leonty Tyutelev

Source: Motor magazine [January-February 2007]