BMW 3 SERIES COMPACT (2001 – TO 2005)宝马三号系列紧凑(2001Â欧元"到2005)
The BMW 3-Series Compact never got off to a great start in the UK, being viewed by many as a cut-price, outdated BMW for those suckered by the blue propeller badge on the bonnet.宝马的3系列紧凑从未取得一个伟大的开端,英国许多人认为,作为压价、对于那些不合时宜的宝马吸盘的蓝色徽章的头盖螺旋桨. True, those early E36 (1994-2001) models rarely hit the spot with enthusiasts, but BMW put a lot of that car?s shortcomings right with the E46 series Compact launched in 2001.这样,那些初e36(1994-2001)型号很少击中当场与玩家投入不少,但宝马轿车?收盘权与缺点e46系列镭射2001. Here was a model range with modern engines, high tech suspension and up to date interiors.这里是一个具有现代模式的引擎,到目前为止,受高科技腹地. The styling still wouldn?t win any prizes in a Concours D?Elegance, but at least it looked a little more contemporary.还有的造型wouldn?笔赢得任何一个奖项concours丁?高雅,但至少多看当代. Used examples represent a budget entry into the BMW fold without too many sacrifices.用一个例子是宝马倍入预算,没有太多的牺牲.
HISTORY历史
It?s long been de rigeur among motoring journalists to look down one?s nose at the Compact, to brand it an example of profiteering, trading on the badge to turn a quick Euro.?收盘久间德rigeur驾驶新闻工作者看不起?在紧凑的鼻子,它以品牌为例暴利,交易就迅速把徽章欧元. Whilst that accusation may have held water for the very first batch of cars to arrive in 1994, BMW has learned its lesson, giving the Compact a higher profile and endowing it with a quality range of engines and features.而指责极可能有水举行首批车抵94年宝马吸取教训,紧凑而给予较高层次上赋予了各种优质发动机和特点. The stigma is difficult to shake off however, and many still view Compact drivers as the sort who?d sell their granny in order to sport a prestige badge.难以摆脱的耻辱但是仍有不少人认为这种紧凑司机?丁婆婆为了推销他们体育珍贵徽章. Whilst that may be true of some, there are now a growing number of enlightened drivers who realise that the E46 Series Compact is an excellent driver?s car, and a rarity.虽然这可能是一些大、目前,越来越多的人认识到了开明的司机是一个非常好的司机e46系列紧凑?收盘车而少见. How many other rear wheel drive hatches are there that are this good to drive?多少其他后轮驱动,这个舱口有良好驾驶? Mercedes comes close with their C-Class Sports Coupe but in truth the opposition is very thin on the ground.宾士接近他们的C级体育采伐但真理反对派很瘦在地上.
The E46 Compact was launched in August 2001, the 316ti and 325ti blazing the trail.e46推出的镭2001年8月,316ti325ti探索和创新. A month or so later, supplies of 318ti and 320td diesel models began arriving in dealer?s showrooms.一个多月后,柴油供应318ti和320td型号陆续踏上经销商?收盘展室. The 325ti represented the first time a six-cylinder engine was available in the Compact body shell and has sold in encouraging numbers.325ti的代表首次6缸发动机提供紧凑的身体和壳牌已售出数目令人鼓舞. In June 2003 BMW offered the Sport trim across all the engine choices and ES value models were also introduced.宝马2003年6月开办体育笔挺所有权证价值选择和发动机型号也推出. The Compact was gradually phased out following the launch of the 1-Series in early 2005.紧凑逐渐淘汰之后推出10000系列2005年初.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
Although few can have any qualms about the engineering excellence of the E46 BMW 3 Series Compact, the styling still divides opinion.虽然很少能撒手工程的卓越三号系列e46宝马紧凑、造型仍有分歧的意见. It carries over the old Compact?s basic shape, but has made the detailing more intricate, bringing it up to date with some interesting, if slightly derivative touches.它有着比旧契约?收盘基本成型,但已较详细的错综复杂,到目前为止它带来一些有趣,如果稍有衍生触及. Those Rover-esque headlamps and Lexus-lite tail lamp clusters don?t seem instantly BMW, and few thought the Compact a particularly svelte shape in the first instance.这些流浪-esque大灯、凌志-特尾部灯组鲍思?笔似乎一下子宝马、特别紧凑、数以为燕形初审. Certainly it seems slightly dumpy parked next to an Alfa 147 or even an upspec Volkswagen Golf.当然似乎稍微停旁边一个矮胖α147甚至upspec福士高尔夫球. Amends are made to a certain extent inside.修改了某一程度内. Whilst BMW can no longer claim to be exemplars of ergonomic perfection, the latest Compact?s dash and interior aren?t a great deal different from the standard 3 Series saloon, itself no bad thing.虽然自称是宝马再也示例工效完美最新紧凑?收盘短跑和内政部西哈莫尼?笔很大的不同标准三号系列球馆、本身不是坏事. You?ll probably be able to see where corners have been cut in terms of materials quality, but it hasn?t been done badly and although it lacks the syrupy smooth feel of a premium Volkswagen/Audi product, you certainly won?t feel short changed.你?当地大概可以看到那里角落一直在削减材料质量、但耕地?笔做不好,虽然感觉无力syrupy顺利一笔福士/奥迪生产你一定赢?笔感觉变短.
One of the greatest criticisms of the outgoing Compact was that the rear seat accommodation was a little, well, compact.其中最大批评是卸任紧凑后座住宿有一点小,那么紧凑. Adopting the lengthier wheelbase of the saloon, the latest Compact addresses this particular gripe, knocking supposedly more practical rivals into a cocked hat.采用278轴距的球馆,最新地址本紧握紧凑、1338名义上实事对手拉开成帽子. Luggage space is more than adequate, and for those who make a habit of transporting washing machines, BMW claim the Compact will easily accommodate one with the rear seats folded.行李空间是绰绰有余,使那些习惯运送洗衣机、宝马声称容易容纳一个紧凑的折叠后座. Washing machine removers?洗衣机清洗剂? Has niche marketing finally reached its logical conclusion?终于有利基市场,其结论? For the rest of us the Compact marks a decent balance between practicality and performance.对于其余的人是一个体面的协约平衡实用性和性能.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
Prices start at around £9,600 for a 2001 316ti with the 318ti opening at £11,600.大约为9600英镑的价格从2001年开316ti与318ti11600英镑. 320td and 325ti models, again 2001 cars, start at around £12,700 and £12,000 respectively.320td和325ti型号,2001年再次轿车,从12000英镑和12700英镑左右. Insurance ranges from Group 11 up to Group 16.保险集团则由组11至16.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
Many of the failings of the E36 model have been well and truly ironed out.许多的失误都受到了良好的示范和e36真正理顺. The engines and running gear are largely trouble-free, although the dashboard electronics have been known to occasionally cry wolf.发动机和传动装置的主要运行自如,虽然偶尔仪表电子已经知道狼. Check the condition of tyres and avoid any ?Max Power?检查轮胎状况,并避免任何?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. Other than that, make sure that the service history is fully stamped up and you shouldn?t go too far wrong.除此之外,使服务历史,你不应当完全盖起来?笔走得太远错.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(approx based on a 2001 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2001318ti)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
Diesel enthusiasts will love the all-singing 320td common-rail turbodiesel.柴油爱好者热爱中华歌唱320td共轨turbodiesel. The 316ti is agreeably brisk, reaching 60mph in 10.7 seconds before running out of puff at 125mph, whilst the 325ti will punch to 60mph in 6.9 seconds on its way to 146mph.316ti是欣然的活跃,在7月10日前达成60mph秒钟之前沉不住气自夸为125mph,虽然325ti将在九月六日秒冲至60mph方式146mph. The 320td?s 51mpg capability looks sure to prove popular.320td的?收盘51mpg能力证明看似肯定受欢迎. What rivals like the SEAT Leon and Audi A3 lack is that delicious blend of rear wheel drive handling, and the sugary wail of a V6 engine.像什么对手所在地利昂和奥迪A3级缺乏的就是后轮驱动美味交融处理,而V6发动机的含糖哀泣. Lurid oversteering moments are kept in check by the stability control system, plus there?s brake assist and electronic traction control.沮丧oversteering瞬间遏制了稳定控制系统,再加上?电子牵引控制和制动帮助收盘. The manic hopping and skipping of the old Compact?s semi trailing arm rear suspension is a distant memory, as even on 16-inch wheels the latest Compact is a supple and sure performer.躁狂和跳的跳了旧契约?收盘半耙臂后方悬浮是遥远的记忆即使在16英寸车轮是最新紧凑曳肯定演员. The steering has been sharpened, offering a quicker rack than any other 3 Series model, resulting in an eager, taut feel at the helm.督导已削尖,提供快捷比任何其他3架系列模型,造成一种渴望,拉紧感觉掌舵. Even if you can?t stretch to the V6, the 316ti and 318ti models are beauties, with a flat spread of torque that give it the sort of relaxed, muscular feel that belies their multivalve engine architecture.即使你可以吗?笔舒展的V6导,316ti模型和318ti美人、同一个单位,给予蔓延扭矩那种宽松肌肉觉得掩饰自己multivalve引擎架构.
OVERALL 总体
Although those looking for a screaming bargain may be disappointed by prices commanded by the E46 series BMW Compact, those in it for the longer term will be well satisfied by a quality car that offers almost everything a standard-issue 3-Series offers with a twist.虽然想找一个可以讨价还价大喊大叫指挥的价格失望e46系列宝马紧凑、对于那些长期将它也是满意的轿车,提供了几乎所有的质量标准问题3系列提供了转折. The 325ti has to get the vote as the pick of the range, although the 325td will hold onto its value tenaciously.325ti必须拿到票的尖子作为射击场尽管325td将保有其价值顽强. Whichever model you opt for, you?ll get a great car.你选择哪一个模型,你呢?当地得一大轿车. You?ll just have to pay for it.你?当地只有付费. Whoever reckoned the Compact was BMW on the cheap probably never had to stump up the folding for one.谁要是忽视了紧凑的廉价宝马大概没了方寸,不得不一折. Like most things in life, you get what you pay for.人生最喜欢的东西,一分钱.
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