Test Drive BMW 5 Series F10 since 2009 Sedan
Flash on the right! BMW E60.
Is the revolution that shocked BMW, was the company for several years? And it seems that everything that was once the Bavarian firm was once, in one moment turned out to be destroyed as if by a nuclear explosion. What was the guilty of the Germans on such steep changes? Usually, after all, they do those who have nothing to lose, but this is definitely not about BMW. Here it is clearly not in despair Maybe the Bavarians just showed courage? In any case, it is worthy of respect. Remember BMW before? Of course, they were attractive, but all the models on one person, and only dimensions distinguished them from each other. Now the seven, the treshka and the top five are completely independent cars, in which the corporate identity is present only in the details. I must say, many fans of classic BMW are particularly sorry for the fifth series: the machine with an E39 index, externally, very proportional was the leader in its class in many disciplines (and for quite a long time). And here is the new E60 index, along with him a different image. However, shock quickly passed, and secured motorists saw in the fresh 5-reihe equally cool business machine. Now that the model is released for the sixth year, it has become available to a wider round of buyers. Thus, it's time to tell about what a person awaits to contact the used BMW E60.
E60, even from among the early copies, no one will perceive as an old-fashioned car. And the point is not even that the model is still sold in branded car dealerships. Unlike many advanced machines, which are characteristic of quite quickly outdated, the BMW 5-Reihe is as elegant and harmonious, as far as Avanthand. Therefore, still looks very relevant. In our country, where they love sedans, there are almost no sedans of the universal: the vast majority of cars with four doors. It is nice that with the case in the process of operation problems almost does not occur. rust? Forget. True, it is worth remembering that gambling people usually go to BMW, and since not all hot drivers own racing piloting techniques, Boyed E60 is not so rare, so it is necessary to be attentive. Electrician, fortunately, does not deliver special troubles. Despite the fact that the wires and devices are much, it serves all this properly (but, like any modern car, 5-Reihe does not like unqualified interference in their subsoil).
Characteristics
Body Type Sedan Universal
Number of doors 4 5
Number of places 5 5
Length, mm 4841 4843
Width, mm 1846 1846
Height, mm 1468 1491
Wheel base, mm 2888 2888
Type of suspension (front / rear) independent, with MacPherson / independent, multi-dimensional
Rear or Full Drive Type
Brakes (front / rear) Disk ventilated / disc ventilated
Gas tank volume, l 70
Passive security rating * Adult Protection ****
Protection of children ****
Pedestrian protection *
acceleration up to 100 km / h, s ** 7.1
Max. Speed, km / h ** 245
* According to Euroncap.
** Data for 530i 2005 release with automatic transmission.
It is not easy to give an unequivocal assessment of the salon: throughout the period of the existence of the model, the interior changed noticeably (in particular, the i-Drive The famous control system for additional functions was often obtained by a new firmware, although it was much easier to use it, it was much easier and more convenient than the option installed in the early seven where, as you know, the technology was only worked out). Nevertheless, there is almost no claim to ergonomics in general, everything is in place, everything is convenient, in addition, a salon is made of quite quality materials. In addition, the seats are characterized by excellent convenience (the firm has always been famous for the ability to make excellent chairs), climate control works flawlessly. Noise insulation is decent, but some other business class cars are still better.
However, the BMW 5-Reihe sample of high riding comfort can not be called: shaking and vibration are expressed noticeably stronger than, say, in Mercedes-Benz W211. And this is reasonable (and the most importantly pleasant) explanation. Among the BMW 5-Reihe business class are, perhaps, one of the most combat: she has collected the suspension, although sometimes it seems too tough. Motors were installed on it and set different from 2-liter row sixters and even fours to mighty V8 and 500-strong V10 (the last engine equip the exclusively sports version of M5, which differs from the usual five other appearance, completely different suspension, more powerful brakes and other nuances). But the optimal engine is still a 3-liter row six, which even without direct fuel injection is very confidently pulls heavy machine. The only spoon of the tar in the barrel of honey is an active steering rail: a thing in theory is quite interesting, allowing you to sharpen on winding roads and not strain the car on the track. However, there are separate roughness of the execution, for example, under certain circumstances, the stabilization system can command the motor that changes the gear ratio of the steering drive, block the steering wheel, damping the driver of the opportunity to somehow affect the situation. What can not be denied the Germans, so this is that they offer just a huge selection of engines. IBMW 5-reihe no exception. The first time the main mass of the E60 came from the conveyor, having under the hood one of the three old engines that were inherited from BMW E39: the weakest 170-strong 2.2-liter 6-cylinder unit (later instead of it on the machine with the index 520i began to put An inline four with a capacity of 156 l.), there is a 2.5-liter 192-strong engine at the next step. From the row sixters, the most powerful was always 3-liter, issued 231 power. Later, in 2005, the 2.5-liter engine was a direct fuel injection (and the increased up to 218 liters. Return), as well as a mighty 3-liter power unit (first power increased to 258 horses, and two more years before 272). Until 2005, the 8-cylinder engine was one (4.4 liters, 333 l.), And later the V8 was two (one of them has 4 liters and gives 306 l. P., The second is already 4.8 liters, and Power is 367 liters. p.). There are some of the fives of a few diesel engines 2, 2.5 and 3 l, developing, respectively, 163-177, 177-197 and 218-286 liters. from. I must say that almost with any of them 5-reihe is very easy to maintain the car. Is it time to change the oil? The computer must report this. Gone antifreeze? Wait for a call. True, not all models are stuffed by helpers that facilitate the service, in particular, the electronic oil probe, which is displayed on the display of the on-board computer, is not all five.
As for possible problems in operation, the most common increase in these cars is the increased oil consumption: owners who like to twist the engine into the ringing, are small to consider 1-2 l in an interservice oil interval (regular maintenance is carried out at 15 thousand km). It is also considered that the late engines with direct injection of fuel are sensitive to the quality of the fuel. Other chronic ailments Nomething with E39 power units of the M54 series, nor more fresh N52, with direct fuel injection, no. Boxes also do not deliver trouble, although the owners are often complaining of something on thought, then, on the contrary, the excessive sharpness (these complaints are often associated with an abnormative level of oil). By the way, in early copies, the plastic pallet automatic transmission is prone to the charge (from a sharp difference of lubrication and water temperatures falling onto the pallet from the road). Separate owners manage to quickly finish off the box (sometimes even when running 100 thousand km), after which they spend serious money for its recovery (100 thousand rubles. Not the limit). True, it is unlikely that it can be called a constructive problem: according to the tradition of BMW, the high-quality machines of Zanradfabrik uses. Despite this, the diagnosis of the unit before buying is still very desirable.
The suspension of this model is not the strongest link. In some owners, neatly circulating holes, the main elements of the car go long enough, in others who prefer to drive, despite the quality of the roadway, the details come into disrepair much faster. So, in the first shock absorbers serve 100 thousand km, secondly two times less than plus a knock appears, as well as many annoying crickets.
As for the steering, the malfunctions, although they happen (from errors issued by the onboard computer, before breakdowns of the rail), but rather rarely, and it concerns it as versions with a regular rail and with active. The brake resource directly depends on the style of the ride, as well as from the installed engine: the more powerful the motor and energetically drive the owner, the faster the rubbing elements are wearing (the front pads can evaporate with 5 thousand km run, and reach up to 15 thousand). By the way, the 5-reihe in this generation is equipped with shredding sensors. This is definitely convenient: you can change them on a call, but often the sensors themselves come into disrepair from reagents that are abundantly watered roads.
As can be seen, any serious problems with the reliability of this model are not available, which confirms the TUV rating: the top five occupies a much higher place than the same Mercedes-Benz E-Klasses W211. And although soon, apparently, the new generation machine should appear, the 5-reihe E60 remains a very worthy representative of the Premium segment: the pleasure of the highest management, the saturation of advanced equipment is unsurpassed. It is also nice that in the current difficult conditions of the BMW E60 is a pretty rational choice: the prices of the five fall extremely slowly. Even the ancient E34 cost is still high compared to similar cars of the same years.
Approximate prices in Moscow: from 700 thousand (520i 2003 release) to 2.7 million rubles. (550i 2006 release).
Advantages and disadvantages of the model
Advantages
Excellent Riding Properties, Very Wide Motor Selection, Magnificent Equipment
disadvantages
Comparatively low comfort, high cost of used cars, expensive parts
A source: Magazine cars and prices March 2, 2009.
