BMW 5 SERIES (1996 - 2003)宝马五月系列(1996至2003年)
Trying to pick faults with the BMW 5 Series is a largely thankless task.试图与宝马五月挑骨头系列基本上是吃力不讨好. If pushed to name a car that approaches automotive perfection, most industry observers would nominate the BMW that tops most executive wish lists.如果把车推到名义办法汽车完美大多数工业观察家认为宝马提名名单榜首,最想长官. The fact that there really isn?t a great deal to objectively criticise has led to the two areas that could be described as the 5 Series?事实也确实肖国?笔已做了大量工作,客观上造成了两方面的批评,可以说为500系列? Achilles heel, namely value for money and image.软肋,即物有所值和形象. Premium pricing from new and high demand means that there aren?t too many used bargains around, whilst many are turned off by the predictable choice, preferring something a little more individual such as the Audi A6 or Volvo S80.从保费定价、高要求意味着新矿区?笔用太多讨价还价左右,虽然关掉了许多可预见选择宁愿多一些诸如个人或沃尔沃s80奥迪A6. Still, if you want the best, here it is and here?s the information you?ll need to be armed with to find a good used example.但是,如果你想要最好的,这里便是这里?您的资料?当地须使用手持找到好例子.
HISTORY历史
It?s hard to believe that in one form or another the BMW 5 Series has been with us for over a quarter of a century.?收盘很难相信某种形式的宝马五月系列一直都超过了四分之一个世纪. Those with longer memories will remember the early chrome rimmed boxes with ?interesting?再会记住那些回忆初铬沸腾盒装?有意思吗? wet handling.湿处理. As the years passed, the 5 Series grew larger and more assured.由于多年过去了,500系列增长较大,更放心. Constant development from the Munich company ensured that the car was never anywhere but at the top of its class.来自慕尼黑的不断发展,确保了汽车公司从未在任何地方,但其顶部阶层. The introduction of the fifth-generation 5 Series in April 1996 dealt the opposition a hammer blow which took them years to recover from, whilst a series of revisions in late 2000 saw BMW move the game on yet again.推出第五代系列5月1996年4月查处打击在野锤他们多年来发生复原、虽然一系列修改2000年底看到宝马谨再次对游戏.
The 5 Series formula has been easy to trace throughout its history.500系列奶粉已在其历史容易追查. Take a well-proportioned saloon body, with a range of chiefly straight-six cylinder engines directing power to the rear wheels and fit with a cabin that few can rival for quality and ergonomic excellence.把好身体比重球馆、一系列主要直6缸发动机功率为后方车轮和导演了机舱,很少能适应对手的卓越品质和工效. Bolster with advertising proclaiming perfect weight distribution, call it the Ultimate Driving Machine and you?ve got a recipe for success.巩固完善质量分布与广告宣称,称之为终极驾驶机器,你呢?维生素E有赖以成功. Of course, it doesn?t hurt if the car actually lives up to these promises, as Scandinavian rivals have found to their cost.当然,它没有?笔伤害,其实,如果汽车辜负了这些承诺,由于北欧的对手也发现它们的成本.
When the fifth-generation Five arrived in 1996, the range was reasonably straightforward.当第五代5日抵达1996年,在合理范围为直截了当. Saloon models existed fitted with a 2.0-litre six cylinder engine developing 150bhp (520i), a 2.5-litre version with 170bhp (523i) a 2.8-litre variant punching out 193bhp (528i) and the flagship straight six, the saloon-only 3.5-litre 535i, which could muster a healthy 235bhp.球馆型号存在装有2.0公升六汽缸引擎开发150bhp(520i)2.5公升170bhp版(523i)2.8公升193bhp变种冲压出旗舰(528i)和直6、该球馆仅3.5公升535i,能用健康235bhp. Sitting at the top of the range was the 540i saloon, which sported a creamy V8 engine, (still something that people were slowly getting used to in a 5 Series) which displaced 4.4-litres and had 286 horsepower at its disposal.坐在首位的是射程540i球馆,花花公子一个乳状V8发动机、(一些人还是慢慢逐渐习惯在5系列)流离失所4.4-升、286马力在自己手里. 520i and 523i models were available in either base or SE trim, whilst the 525i, 528i, 530i and 540i saloons were latterly also offered in Sport trim.520i和523i两种型号可供基地或硒笔挺,虽然525i,528i,530i和540i还提供桌球运动减肥者从前. The Touring (BMW-speak for Estate) models arrived in 1997, with the 528i and 525tds diesel arriving in January, followed by 520i and 523i Touring models in April and the 540i Touring in September 1997.旅游(宝马发言屋)型号抵达1997年与528i、525tds柴油抵日其次520i和523i型号参观游览,在4月和1997年9月的540i.
September 1998 saw the introduction of the excellent 530d SE models, powered by the 184bhp direct injection turbodiesel 3.0-litre engine which was to go on to garner such critical acclaim under the bonnet of the BMW 330d.1998年9月推出的优秀18~40看到硒型号直喷turbodiesel184bhp马力的3.0公升引擎所争取到这样的好评下头盖宝马330d. Available in saloon or estate, the 530d was slightly slow to catch on, hindered in no small part by a hefty price tag of over £29,000 for the saloon, with the Touring model breaking the psychologically significant £30,000 barrier.房屋或刊物,就捕捉18~40略慢,妨碍了厚厚一小部分没有标价超过29000英镑的球馆,随着旅游示范30,000英镑重大突破心理障碍. At the same time as the 530d?s unveiling, BMW quietly withdrew the unloved 5325tds model.在同一时间为18~40?收盘揭幕,宝马悄然撤出被爱5325tds模式.
Performance enthusiasts had been waiting with bated breath for the men at BMW?s Dingolfing plant to unleash the latest red-hot M-Power version of the 5 Series, and in March 1999, the wait proved well worth it.表演爱好者已经屏息以待的男子宝马?收盘dingolfing厂焕发最新火红米功率版500系列而在1999年3月,等待证明值得. With 400bhp and a V8 engine, the M5 rewrote the rules on what defined a premier league performance saloon.400bhpV8发动机和同,在M5重写规则定义了什么联赛表现球馆. At a few pounds shy of £60,000 it certainly wasn?t cheap, but judged on any objective basis, the M5 was quite simply the best car there was.在几磅害羞60000英镑肯定.其余?笔便宜,但任何客观判断依据,最简单的是在M5轿车出现. Many would argue it still is.它仍是很多人会说.
The 5 Series range received a through makeover in September 2000.500系列射程在2000年9月获得通过变天. The 520i?s 2.0-litre engine was consigned to the history books, replaced by a 2.2-litre unit that developed 170bhp, an identical output to the 523i which, unsurprisingly, was also replaced.520i的?收盘2.0公升引擎是委托给史书籍,取而代之的是一个2.2公升170bhp研制单位、相同的523i输出,难怪也更换. Its successor, the 525i was powered by a 2.5-litre unit developing 192bhp, only 1bhp less than the 528i.其继任者,525i采2.5公升192bhp开发单位,只有少于1bhp528i. See where this is going?这是什么地方? You?d be right.你?四是正确的. The 528i was axed, making way for the 231bhp 530i, with its 3.0-litre straight six cylinder engine, available in saloon or Touring guises.被开刀的528i,为231bhp530i,其3.0公升直6缸发动机可球馆或变相旅游.
Perhaps feeling that the 530i?s power output of 231bhp was inching uncomfortably close to the 535i, BMW got the software jockeys to work on the 535i?s engine management electronics and released another 10bhp, giving it 245bhp and some breathing space from its upstart younger brother.也许觉得530i?收盘输出功率为231bhp逐步十分接近的535i,宝马骑手获得软件工程的535i?收盘释放另一10bhp发动机电子管理、使它有喘息和245bhp从其暴发户弟弟. To attract diesel buyers disenfranchised by the 530d?s big sticker price, but wanting similarly sophisticated technology, BMW also introduced the 525d in saloon and Touring body styles.柴油吸引买家剥夺了18~40?大贴纸收盘价,但同样要尖端技术、宝马公司还推出了525d在球馆巡回体风格. This 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine utilised much of the 530d?s technology in a more manageable package, still pushing out a respectable 163bhp.这2.5公升turbodiesel引擎使用大量的18~40?在教练的技术方案还推出一个可敬163bhp.
BMW also made a number of cosmetic changes for the 2001 model year.宝马也作了一些表面的改变对2001年的示范. Pay attention and you?d spot body-coloured rubbing strips, round fog lights and a redesigned front spoiler.注意你?四点身体颜色摩擦片,圆灯和雾一套重新战线破坏者. The headlights were now of the fashionable clear lens variety and the indicator lamps became round.现在的头灯的时髦标志灯具和各种清晰透视成了轮. To help some of the M5 magic trickle down through the rest of the range, that model?s wider chrome grille surround were found on all variants.M5中的一些魔术的帮助下,通过滴其余的射程,这一模式?收盘广泛铬门锁围住发现所有变种. The V8 versions also gained chromed vertical grille slats.V8的版本中也取得了铬垂直格栅板条. The effect was very subtle but clearly adhered to the BMW family look.效果非常微妙但明确坚持了宝马家族看看.
The interior benefited from a few tweaks as well.内政部也得益于数tweaks. If the rear side airbag option was specified, additional airbags were fitted in the rear pillars, bringing the total number of airbags to no fewer than ten.如果选择指定气囊侧后方,气袋被装在车尾新增支柱总数不下十至气袋. A revised range of options were also available, including a Mini Disc system, a voice-controlled telephone and a larger television screen.修改幅度也可供选择,包括迷你光碟系统语音控制电话和电视屏幕较大.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
There aren?t too many surprises with a 5 Series.有西哈莫尼?笔太多惊喜与5系列. You know it?s going to be beautifully built, great to drive, understated and well equipped ?你知道吗?将要兴建的优美,极大地径低估和精良? at a price.而付出代价. You really can?t finger a poor model in the range, although if we were being really harsh, the 525tds and two-litre 520i aren?t the most inspiring drives.你真的?手指笔一个贫苦模式的射程,虽然如果真的被苛刻<525tds和两公升520i西哈莫尼?笔最振奋人心前景. The 530d and 540i are the highlights for the mainstream buyer, with the M5 deserving honourable mention for its sheer all-round dynamic excellence.18~40与540i突出的是对主流买方同M5中值得一提的明目张全方位动态英才.
Once you?ve chosen your engine, is it worth choosing manual or auto?一旦你?您选择虚拟引擎,是否值得选择手动或自动? The auto boxes are good, and the larger engined models (528i and above) suit the automatic best.汽车是好箱,大型引擎型号(528i以上)最好自动适应. With less power at your disposal, opt for a manual.少你处置权,选择一个手册. SE specification model boost the basic trim to the tune of more attractive wheels, halogen foglamps, air conditioning or sunroof and an on-board computer.硒基本规格示范带动笔挺的软硬体吸引力车轮foglamps卤素、空调或天窗和星载计算机. After September 1997, that list also included a multi-function steering wheel, whilst in September 1998 parking distance control and a redesigned alloy wheel featured.1997年9月后,这份名单还包括多功能方向盘虽然距1998年9月停车合金车轮重新控制了展出. Sport trim includes M-sports suspension, 17-inch light alloy wheels, body colour bumpers and side skirts, fog lights, air conditioning, Stability and Traction control and so on.包括米浪体育-体育停牌,17英寸轻合金车轮,车身颜色保险杠、侧裙、雾灯、空调、稳定和牵引控制等等. If you can afford it, the Sport specification pack gives you practically the entire list of extras on BMW?s options list.如果你能够负担,运动包,为您的规格几乎全在宝马演员名单?收盘备选名单.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
Entry level for fifth generation 5 Series ownership is £4,800, which will net you a 1996 N-plated 520i saloon.入学第五代系列所有权五月4800英镑,其中1996年将净你氮镀520i球馆. Opt for SE specification and you?ll need to dig another £300 from the back of the sofa.硒、规格选择你?剑需要300英镑挖另从沙发后面. Touring models fitted with the same engine start at £5,300.装有发动机型号相同巡回晚上5300英镑. A better value bet is the 523i, which opens at £5,500 for a manual car or £6,100 for an auto, with £400 premiums for SE trim.更值投注是523i,在开幕了5500英镑6100英镑的手工车或汽车,400英镑保险费硒修剪.
If you?re looking for a larger engined model, the 535i is a good choice, starting from £8,000 for a P-plated 1996 saloon, or £11,200 for a later 1999 T-registered example.如果你?重新找一个更大引擎模式,535i是个不错的选择,从8000英镑一架P镀96年房,99年或稍后为11200英镑笔注册例子. If V8 power appeals, the excellent 540i starts at just over £8,500 for a 1996 N-registered model, or £10,600 for a 1997 R-plated Touring.如果V8的申诉权、优良540i刚刚开始为8500英镑,比1996年氮注册模式或为10,600英镑1997住宅镀参观.
Diesel models start at just over £5,500 for the 525tds, but if you can afford it, try to stretch to the 530d.柴油型号晚上刚刚超过5500英镑的525tds,但是如果你能够负担,18~40舒展的尝试. At £10,300 for a 1998 S-plate SE specification saloon, it certainly isn?t cheap, but console yourself with the fact that you?re getting one of the world?s great engines.在1998年为10300英镑收盘板硒规格球馆,当然肖国?笔便宜,不过安慰自己,以事实证明你?重新获得一个世界?伟大的引擎. With over 40mpg available, you could even try to justify it on the balance sheet.超过40mpg可用,你甚至可以尝试证明它的资产负债表. You?d have to drive a long way, but there are worse places to spend your time.你?四要驾驶漫长,但有坏的地方花时间. Prices for the M5 were hit by BMW?s decision in late 2000 to cut many of their prices, the M5 falling from £63,000 down to a bargain £55,000.价格为宝马M5中被击中?2000年底决定其价格降低不少,M5中掉下的63,000英镑55,000英镑降至讨价还价. With the used market for used M5s patchy at best, if you want one of these magnificent cars, it?s probably best to price them on a car-by-car basis.用市场的最好用原始修修补补,如果你想要其中宏伟汽车?收盘价大概他们最好车逐车基础.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
Just about the only problem reported with the 5 Series has been sticking valves on early 528i models, caused by running them on high sulphur petrol.唯一的问题只是报以5阀系列一直坚持对早期528i型号因汽油含硫量高,就办. Most of the cars you?ll come across will still be covered under warranty, and the service history should carry the stamps of franchised dealers or well-respected specialists.大部分的车吗?仍会遇到当地属于保修、要在继承历史和服务专营邮票经销商或受人尊敬的专家. When paying this sort of money you should expect the best and negotiate big discounts for tired interiors or less than cosmetically perfect bodywork.当你付这种钱最好不要指望和谈判疲倦腹地大折扣或少于美容完美车身. Avoid dull colours and be aware that V8-engined models won?t be so easy to sell on.避免单调的颜色要意识到V8的引擎型号获胜?笔会那么容易就卖.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(approx based on a 520i SE ) BMW spares have gained an enviable reputation for quality and value and consumables are distinctly affordable.(大约基于520i硒)宝马零部件质量有了一个令人羡慕的名声和价值消耗品明显负担. A air filter is around £15, whilst you?ll pay a similar amount for a fuel filter.一英镑左右空气滤清器15,而你呢?当地雇员薪酬相差太大了燃料过滤. Oil filters are around £6, whilst spark plugs are £17.油过滤英镑左右6,虽然是英镑火花塞17. A replacement cam belt is around £24.更换凸轮带英镑左右24.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
Even the base models offer respectable performance, although if you can afford it, try to stretch to the 2.2-litre 520i over the basic 2.0-litre variant.模范连基地提供像样的表现,虽然如果你能够负担,设法舒展的2.2公升基本520i超过2.0公升变种. All engines are impressive, the 530i mid-ranger offering performance that betters many rivals so called performance models, with rest to sixty occupying around seven seconds on the way to an electronically-limited maximum of 155mph.所有引擎都是可观的530i中期业绩表现优于许多竞争对手测距开办所谓业绩型号休息60至07秒左右就占领地的电子有限公司最高155mph. These are the kind of figures that make you wonder why anyone bothers with the 286bhp V8-powered 540i, which continues at the top of the range beneath the all-conquering 400bhp M5 super saloon.这是什么样的人物,您为什么作出任何困扰与286bhpV8的马力540i,继续在榜首射程下方所有无坚不摧400bhp在M5超级球馆.
Of course, speed isn?t everything.当然,速度肖国?笔一切. Even boardroom executives are coming round to the benefits of diesel power, thanks to the huge advances in refinement and performance introduced to the luxury sector in recent times.甚至在下一轮的董事会总裁的好处柴油电力、多亏了巨大的进步与精致豪华部门业绩介绍给近代. With the original 5 Series, BMW?s 530d led the way, the first car of its kind that could truly satisfy the Director needing to combine 140mph performance with 40mpg parsimony.与原先五月系列、宝马?收盘18~40带路,第一类车的需要,才能真正满足总监与绩效结合140mph40mpg简约. The facelifted version is just as impressive ?同样可观的facelifted版本? and even faster, with output up 9bhp to 193bhp.甚至更快,产值达9bhp至193bhp. Even now, with BMW however, the only issue is price.即使到现在,与宝马不过,唯一的问题是价格. The 525d is also pretty rapid, reaching 60mph in 8.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 136mph, yet manages a combined consumption figure of 42.2mpg, giving an effective range of 650 miles.525d也是相当快的速度,达到60mph秒,在八月七日至最高时速达136mph,但管理结合消费数字42.2mpg,有效射程为650英里.
Opt for the M5 and you get the sort of performance that embarrasses many temperamental two-seat exotics.在M5中,你会选择这种尴尬的表现,许多斗气两席外来品种. With 400bhp on tap, the M5 will accelerate to its 155mph maximum accompanied by a magnificent hard-edged V8 soundtrack.关于塔与400bhp,在M5将加快其最高155mph陪同宏伟硬边V8的原声. Sixty mph is despatched in just over five seconds and the handling is particularly exciting if you enjoy switching off the traction control, drifting it sideways and receiving big Amex bills for tyres.主机是60分5秒,驻守在刚刚处理尤为精彩,如果你享受关掉牵引控制,它侧身漂流接力大股票交易所法案轮胎.
OVERALL 总体
A used 5 Series is one of the most straightforward propositions around.五月用了一个最简单的系列命题左右. If you want the best, you have to pay for it.如果你想要最好的,就得付出代价. Anything else seems a little underdeveloped.一切似乎有点落后. Best buys?最好买? Early 530d if you have an aversion to garage forecourts or a 523i for a good power/value compromise.如果你有早期18~40反感或车库forecourts523i个好电力/价值妥协.
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