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BMW 3 SERIES COMPACT (1994-2001)宝马三号系列紧凑(1994-2001)

The BMW 3-Series Compact is a car that has had a mixed reception in the UK.宝马的3系列紧凑型轿车,已经是一个在英国毁誉参半. Many saw the car as a cut-price, outdated BMW for those suckered by the blue propeller badge on the bonnet.看到不少轿车作为压价,对于那些过时的宝马吸盘的蓝色徽章螺旋桨的头盖. Others saw it as an entertaining alternative to the standard hot-hatchback fare.别人看到它作为替代水准娱乐热点hatchback票价. Whichever camp you find yourself in there?s no denying that, even with the entry-level models, you?re buying into all of the quality and depth of engineering for which the Munich firm have become renowned.您惹上有哪个阵营?不容否认的,即使入门级型号你?重新买了所有的工程质量和深度,已成为著名的慕尼黑坚定. As a used buy, the Compact opens BMW ownership up to those who were previously looking at far more mundane transport.作为用来购买宝马开出的歌曲所有制看那些以前更为世俗交通工具. A good thing or not?好事与否? You decide.你们决定.

HISTORY历史
Sniffy press reaction haunted the 3 Series Compact from the moment of its launch in late 1994.300系列新品新闻界反应闹鬼从紧的时刻在1994年底推出. In a bid to cut complexity, BMW had ditched the clever multi-link rear suspension of the (then) current 3-Series saloon range in favour of the less advanced semi-trailing arm arrangement as used on the E30 series cars from the eighties and nineties.以图降低复杂宝马已经丢弃的聪明多环节的后座(当时)目前暂时3-系列球馆射程赞成后进半耙臂的安排使用自知从八十年代和九十年代系列轿车. Whilst many thought this was cynical cost-cutting and evidence of an inferior product, the truth is that the original E30 BMW M3, renowned as the best M3 variant to date, used this setup and was none the worse for it.虽然许多人认为这是玩世不恭削减成本和劣质产品的证据,事实是,原来自知宝马M3则被誉为最佳供应M3的变种迄今采用这种体制是没有不妥. It even carried on in the M-Roadster and M-Coupe models, both cars which could hardly be accused of having prehistoric handling qualities.甚至在它进行的M跑车和M-采伐型号两车难以指控在史前处理素质.

The range consisted of a 1.6-litre 102bhp 316i and a 1.8-litre 140bhp 318ti.范围包括了1.6公升102bhp316i、180公升140bhp318ti. In September 1995 a diesel model was added to the range, the 1.7-litre 90bhp 318tds.1995年9月加入了各种型号的柴油、170公升90bhp318tds. April 1996 saw the 318ti fitted with a 1.9-litre 140bhp engine, and in September 1996 the range enjoyed a mild facelift, which included a revised grille, bumpers, mirrors and lights.1996年4月发现318ti装有1.9公升140bhp引擎1996年9月和幅度温和改版机型,其中包括修改门锁、保险杠、反射镜和灯光. Some minor changes were also made to the interior, including a lockable glovebox, lights in the footwells and an extended choice of upholstery types.也作了一些细微的变化,到内地,包括一锁手套、灯火通明的延伸和footwells座垫类型选择.

A 318ti Compact Sport was launched in February 1998, and in early 1999, the 316 Compacts received a detuned version of the 318ti?s 1.9-litre engine, producing 105bhp.318ti紧凑发起一个运动于1998年2月和1999年初,316协约收到失谐版的318ti?收盘1.9公升引擎,105bhp生产. Summer 1999 heralded the launch of the 316 Compact Sport, and SE trim level for the 316, 318ti and 318tds.1999年夏季推出的316紧凑预示体育、硒浪级为316、318ti、318tds.

WHAT YOU GET  什么才叫
There are of course differences under the skin between the 3 Series Compact and its saloon basis.当然有差别根据皮肤之间的300系列紧凑球馆. Don?t lose any sleep over them though, unless you really don?t want to be limited to the Compact?s three-door only bodystyle.鲍思?虽然睡眠对他们丢笔,除非你真的鲍思?笔要限于契约?收盘三只bodystyle大门. This car remains every inch a true BMW and you?ll feel it every time you slam the door and slide behind the wheel.这仍然是一个地地道道的真实宝马轿车和你?每当你觉得当地猛撞门后面滑车轮.

Apart from the door count, the most obvious difference is the Compact?s unique fascia.除了门票,最明显的差别是紧凑?以其独特筋膜. In essence, it?s the same as the old-shape saloon?s, but this is a different moulding, one that contrives to look cheaper without being cheap, a sentiment which could be said to sum up this car?s entire philosophy.基本上,它?收盘相同的旧型房?收盘,但这是一个不同造型,一个contrives找便宜而不廉价一种情感可以说总结这车?收盘整个哲学. The simpler suspension arrangement of the Compact has liberated a significant amount more space in the loading bay than would otherwise have been the case and the result - a generously proportioned, well-shaped boot - speaks for itself.简单的布置紧凑悬浮解放了大量的装载更多空间本来就多,结果一个慷慨的比重,小康型靴-自不待言. Of course, the fact that the older layout is 10% cheaper to produce is merely a beneficial aside!当然,事实上,10%以上是廉价生产布局只是一个有益一旁!

BMWs are better specified than they used to be.宝马指定比以前更好. Even the entry-level 316i Compact gets anti-lock brakes, a driver?s airbag, seat belt pre-tensioners, side impact protection, a vehicle immobiliser, central locking with deadlocks and a three year warranty.就连入门级316i紧凑得到防抱死刹车,司机?收盘气囊安全带预张紧、侧防撞、汽车防盗、中央与僵局和锁定三年保修. The crucial thing is that especially as a used purchase, it?s no longer a variant that dealers need apologise for.尤其重要的是,作为一个用来购买?收盘不再需要一个变种,经销商表示歉意.

WHAT YOU PAY  您付出
Residual values of the BMW Compact demonstrate what many have suspected.剩余价值的宝马紧凑显示许多人怀疑. The public is often right to ignore the views of spoilt road testers.大众常常忽视正确意见宠坏道测验. They know a good product when they see one, and this is reflected by the fact that the Compact holds its value extremely well.他们知道,当他们看到一个好的产品,这反映了一个事实,即持有其价值非常紧凑.

It?s possible to join the Compact club for as little as £3,800 for a good 1994 M-registered 316i or £4,100 if you?d prefer the 318ti.?收盘可能加入协约俱乐部两三英镑3800米为一个好1994年注册316i或4100英镑,如果你?丁宁愿318ti. The torquier 1.9-litre 318ti starts at £4,900 for a 1996 N-registered manual car.<torquier1.9公升318ti始于1996年为4900英镑氮登记手册汽车. The 318ti Sport model starts at £7,000 for a 1998 R-plated edition, and a 316i Sport can be found for £7,000 for a 1999 T-registered example.318ti的运动模式始于1998年,为7000英镑住宅镀版体育和316i可以找到为7000英镑1999笔注册例子. Diesels start at £4,600, whilst a 1998 S-registered 318tds will be worth just over £6,000.英镑4600柴油机开始,虽然1998年的注册318tds将略高于价值6000英镑. Even the launch of the successive generations of 3 Series models have had little detrimental effect on Compact used values.即使推出历代三号系列型号有不利影响不大用镭价值观. Insurance ranges from Group 10 up to a hardly intimidating Group 14.保险则由一组10至难恐吓集团14.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR  寻找什么
The ultimate driving machine has an enviable reputation for reliability, but it?s not infallible.驱动器有一个令人羡慕的终极声誉可靠性,但它?收盘不会犯错. Early cars have a problem with cold starting and leaking radiators are a frequent issue.年初开始冷车有一个问题是散热器漏水、频繁的问题. The interiors of cars built before the facelift of September 1996 are not as tightly screwed together, so check the quality of trim and fittings on early models.车内部对1996年9月前建成不像整容紧紧螺纹在一起,所以检查及配件质量浪初型号. Window seals are also worth looking at, as they have been known to perish and leak.海豹窗口,也值得看,因为他们已经知道的灭亡和泄漏. The engines and running gear are otherwise largely trouble-free.发动机和传动装置,否则基本上都是一些困难. It may be worth checking the condition of tyres and listening for groaning rear axles.我们不妨检查轮胎状况,并听取对车轴后方呻吟. Being the ?economy?作为?经济? model of the range it?s often the case that servicing has been skipped, so make sure the car you?re looking at has been properly cared for.模型范围?收盘时投诉服务一直跳,所以千万车吗?再看看已经妥善照顾. Avoid any ?Max Power?避免?马克斯权力? specials with wide wheels and spoiler kits, as this will limit the resale to a very specialist audience.专辑袋宽车轮和破坏者,这将限制转售到非常专业观众.

REPLACEMENT PARTS  替换零件
(approx based on a 1998 318ti) BMW spares prices have gained an enviable reputation for good value, and replacement parts for the Compact are no exception.(基于大约1998318ti)宝马备件价格获得令人羡慕的好名声值而更换的零件的契约也不例外. A clutch assembly is around £130, whilst front brake pads weigh in at around £40.离合器装配了约130英镑,而在前面刹车皮重约40英镑. A radiator retails at approximately £130, whilst an alternator will cost around £185.暖气零售大约130英镑,而一个发电机将耗资约185英镑. For a starter motor you?ll be looking at £125 and a replacement headlamp will require £170.马达起动了吗?125英镑可看当地和更换前照灯需170英镑.

ON THE ROAD  在路上
Three small words silence the vociferous claims of the hot hatch fraternity.三个小言沉默的喊叫债权热点舱口友爱. Rear wheel drive.后轮驱动. With power going to the back wheels leaving the front pair free to concentrate on steering the car, there?s an unsullied purity to the handling of the Compact that many rivals lack.电力前往前线后面留下一双轮子免费集中督导车?一个纯洁的傻劲收盘处理紧凑,许多竞争对手欠缺. You won?t encounter rabid wheelspin or loutish torque-steer when you accelerate the BMW.你赢了?狂犬病wheelspin笔或遇到好人转矩督导当你加速宝马. At higher speeds, the rear suspension betrays its age slightly, lacking the ability to iron flat bumps and dips in the manner of later BMW multi-link arrangements.速度,后方暂时出卖自己年龄稍铁缺乏能力坎坷和单位在发放方式宝马后来多方联系安排. Still, the car feels entertainingly perky and makes for a fun drive.还有,车内感觉entertaininglyperky作出了驾驶乐趣.

The 316i Compact?s latest 1.9-litre engine shaves one second off the earlier car?s 0-60mph time, but more importantly for everyday use, pulling power is increased substantially: you?ll notice the need for fewer gear changes around town as a result.紧凑的316i?最新的1.9公升引擎减持过一秒钟前车?收盘0-60mph时间但更重要的日常使用,是拉动力大幅:你?剑齿变少需要公告周围城市了. Pressing on, you can expect this entry-level car?s 105bhp engine to be more useful than its predecessor.进逼,你可以期待这个入门级车?收盘105bhp引擎是比其前任更为有用. Mid-range is where it shines, producing a 50-75mph time of 11.4 seconds ?中程是那里闪耀,制作了50秒4月11日75mph时间? about the level of a warmish hot hatchback.约一warmish热门hatchback水平. In addition, the newer engine is more economical on fuel than the previous version, sipping an average of 37.2mpg compared with 36.7mpg.此外,较节约燃油引擎更比前版呷平均37.2mpg相比36.7mpg.

The 318ti is quicker still, the later 1.9-litre models hitting sixty in 10 seconds flat, whilst the diesels need 14 seconds on their way to a top speed of 109mph.318ti仍然是更快的,后来1.9公升型号以10秒60创单位虽然柴油途中需要14秒最高时速达109mph. Outright speed is not what the Compact is all about.速度不是单纯的歌曲是怎么一回事. The ability to direct the car just where you want it to go, that frighteningly logical interior and the feel-good factor of the BMW propeller are the key ingredients to the Compact ownership proposition.车刚能直接你想要去那里,内政部说,曾恐吓逻辑感到乐观的因素是关键的螺旋桨宝马紧凑所有制成份的命题.

OVERALL  总体
Many will consider a used BMW 3 Series Compact a surprisingly expensive ?budget?许多人会考虑用宝马三号系列紧凑出奇昂贵?预算? car.车. This is due to the fact that demand is still high for these models and the residual value has held very firm.这是因为需求仍然偏高,这些模型和剩余价值召开非常坚定. Whilst this means that it?s unlikely you?ll pick up a bargain, it also means that unless fashions change dramatically, you?ll be able to sell on a Compact for a good proportion of what you bought it for.虽然这意味着它?收盘不可能吧?剑拾起讨价还价,这也意味着,除非时装急剧变化,你?当地能卖个好了紧凑的比重为您买它. Early 318ti models are a particular favourite, combining a fair turn of speed with an affordable purchase price.318ti初某型号的喜爱,从而把速度与公平负担的价格购买. Later cars are slightly harder to shift due to the relatively small price differential between them and equivalent 3 Series saloons.后来稍微难移车由于它们之间的价格差距较小,相当于三号系列发廊. There are no shortage of Compacts around, so take your time and you?ll end up with a hatch to be proud of.周围不乏有协约,所以,你把你的时间?当地落得一个舱口感到自豪. The Ultimate Driving Machine?最终的驱动机? Maybe not, but you can console yourself with the fact that it?s closer to that target than many hatchback rivals.也许没有,但你可以安慰自己的是,它?接近收盘,比目标竞争对手多hatchback.