BMW M3 (1993-TO DATE)宝马M3则(1993年至今)
Whilst some airily dismiss the BMW M3 as the ultimate footballer?s ride, to most of us it represents an achievable dream ?虽然有些信口开河宝马M3分别为终极罢免足球?收盘玩耍它代表了大多数人的梦想可以实现? in used form at least.至少在用表格. Here is a car that can mix it with a Porsche 911 yet still carry four in comfort, boasts BMWs usual record for reliability and yet retains an almost unassailable cachet.这里是一个可以混合车用保时捷911还要带四个舒适宝马一贯标榜创下可靠性和几乎无懈可击,但仍保留纪念. Although the M3 first appeared in left hand drive E30 guise, it?s the later right hand drive cars that we examine here.虽然立方米最早出现在左驾驶自知幌子,?收盘后右驾驶汽车,我们这里审查. Any M3, on its day, can be huge fun, but the wrong one can saddle you with commensurately hefty bills.任何立方米,其一天能巨大乐趣,但你错了一个可以与鞍法案大幅相称. Tread carefully to separate the diamonds from the dogs.胎面小心把钻石从狗.
HISTORY历史
The original left hand drive E30 series BMW M3 may have established itself as a drivers car par excellence, but the left hand drive layout and somewhat dated boxy styling denied it widespread appeal.原来自知系列左驾驶宝马M3则可能成为一个一流的汽车司机、但左手盒驱动布局和造型有点月否认普遍上诉. The subsequent E36 series cars were launched in May 1993 and were an instant hit with their sleeker styling and revised engines.随后e36系列轿车,并于1993年5月发射的瞬间击中他们装有发动机的造型和修改. The M3 version utilised the 24-valve engine borrowed from the 325i which was subsequently bored to increase cubic capacity and fitted not only with a steel billet crank but also bigger, freer breathing valves.M3同版本的使用率24气门发动机借用325i后来无聊立方容量增加了机身不仅钢坯曲柄也越大,自由呼吸阀. On top of this BMW also grafted on their VANOS variable valve timing system, resulting in a 3.0-litre engine generating some 286bhp.September 1993 saw the fitment of a standard driver?s airbag.除了这对宝马也嫁接vanos可变气门系统造成了3.0公升引擎发电机286bhp.september1993年法国有一个标准车头司机?收盘气囊. A super rare M3 GT edition was launched in Racing Green but these are like hen?s teeth.超级稀有推出赛车版M3同燃气轮机绿色但这母鸡一样?收盘牙齿.
A convertible version followed in July 1994 but it wasn?t until March 1996 that the M3 range was significantly altered.兑换版本,但随后在1994年7月.其余?直到1996年3月,笔立方米射程明显改观. The M3 Evolution replaced the previous car, bringing with it a host of engine refinements including a 3.2-litre engine originally based on the 328i unit and BMW?s evolutionary Double VANOS system that now took care of both inlet and exhaust functions.M3则取代原先的演进车它带着一连串的修饰,包括发动机三点二公升引擎原本基于股和宝马328i?收盘进化双重体制vanos现在既照顾进排气功能. Effectively half a McLaren 1 engine, this straight six could generate 321bhp, making it capable of that Holy Grail of normally aspirated engines ?1月50麦克拉伦有力引擎,这可能会产生321bhp直六、圣杯,使它能够正常送气的引擎? a power figure in excess of 100bhp per litre capacity.电力数字超过100bhp,每公升容量.
The M3 Evolution was launched in Convertible and four-door saloon guise, the desirable two-door coupe not arriving until May 1996.供应M3的演变发起兑换和四门球馆幌子,可取二门不采伐,直到1996年5月抵港. These models continued largely unchanged until the introduction of the M3 SMG version with Sequential Manual Gearbox was introduced in March 1998, at which point the unloved four-door car was discontinued.这些模式续98年推出的M3分别与深圳市政府版本顺序变速箱手册介绍1998年3月在这一点被爱的四门车被淘汰. A passenger airbag was fitted as standard in July 1999 along with the Edition limited run Convertible model.一名乘客气袋装置作为标准,随着1999年7月版有限公司开办兑换模式.
The E36 series M3 eventually made way for the more aggressive E46 series car in October 2000.供应M3的e36系列终于做出更积极地为2000年10月e46系列轿车. This 343bhp monster marked a return to competition bias for the M3.这标志着343bhp怪兽回到比赛的偏见立方米. A convertible version followed in March 2001, whilst July 2001 saw the launch of an SMG gearbox for both cars.其次兑换版2001年3月,2001年7月同时推出了深圳市政府看到两车变速箱. A fire-breathing lightweight CSL version was introduced in summer 2002 featuring 360bhp and a huge £58,445 sticker price.火灾烟俊轻量级版本推出2002年夏季展出360bhp58445英镑贴纸和庞大代价.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
The E36 cars are genuine all-rounders, being as smooth as you want them to be and then capable of genuinely startling acceleration.e36车的真正全人、如你所想般顺利,然后将它们能够真正惊人加速度. Even the 286bhp cars are capable of 155mph and 0-60 in a mere 5.6 seconds and the Evolution cars are quicker still.就连286bhp车能在短短155mph和0~60秒和6月5日仍在演变车更快. Equipment levels are high, although there are some Coupe models around whose owners didn?t opt for leather ?装备水平高,虽然有一些型号采伐左右的业主雾化?皮革笔选择? one feature that?s a must with any M3.一个特点是什么?必须有一个收盘立方米. All are surprisingly practical, capable of transporting four passengers with ease, although high-speed transit in the back of a hood-down Convertible leaves passengers in danger of being flayed by their own hair!一切都出乎意料的实用,可以方便地运送4名乘客,虽然高速过境背面盖一个向下兑换叶乘客险些被自己的头发被地狱!
The E46 is a different proposition, prompting many to comment that this was once again a ?true?e46是一个不同的命题,促使许多评论说,这是一次有?属实? M3 much as the E30 series was.M3则多是因为自知系列. These same commentators hinted that perhaps BMW?s CSi coupe designation was more apt for the urbane E36 series M3 coupe and they may have had a point.这些评论家暗示也许宝马?收盘倡议采伐番号更贴切的彬彬有礼e36系列立方米采伐,他们可能有一点. The E46 is racer raw but dressed in luxury threads, the SMG version allowing you to play F1 on the entry to corners as the throttle blips the perfect downchange for you.但是e46的原料是一袭名贵跑车线程,深圳市政府版本让你玩就进入F1的角落完美的油门blipsdownchange你.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
With early Coupes now dipping down to around £5,000 the M3 is starting to get distinctly affordable.早期coupes浸渍降至现在的5000立方米左右英镑开始得到明显负担. A 1995 M-plate Coupe with leather should sell for around £7,000 whilst an equivalent year Convertible will still fetch £10,000.1995米板采伐与皮革应该卖了大约7000元,而英镑兑换相当于一年仍将卖到10000英镑. For many, nothing less than 321bhp will scratch the itch and for these people, £8,500 represents a realistic entry point to the M3 Evolution club.对许多人来说,不啻为321bhp将从头痒痒的这些人,8500英镑为代表的现实切入点立方米演变俱乐部. This is the starting price for decent saloon and Coupe models on a 1996 N plate with around 80,000 miles showing on the clock.这是自价格象样球馆模型和采伐1996氮约80000英里显示板的时钟. The equivalent price for a Convertible will be £12,000.相当于价为12000英镑兑换将会.
Opt for a later car and the prices ramp up significantly.后来选择了汽车价格大幅度上升坡道. A 1998 R plated Coupe Evolution is around £11,000 whilst the last of the 2000 W plate Convertibles will still fetch around £18,000.1998住宅镀采伐11000英镑左右,而演变为最后的2000钨板convertibles仍将卖到18000英镑左右. Cars equipped with the SMG gearbox are, on average, fetching around £500 more than their manual counterparts despite commanding a new price premium of over £1,500.深圳市政府车配备变速箱均取约500英镑以上的新价格手册对口尽管指挥保费超过1500英镑.
Prices for the E46 M3 remain strong, £23,000 seems to be the basement price for a 2000 registered Coupe but a 2004 model will be at least £37,000.e46供应M3的价格依然强劲,似乎是地下室23000英镑的代价,但2004年采伐2000年注册模式将至少37000英镑.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
There are three rules to buying an M3.有三个规则购买立方米. The first is to go far a car that?s as close to standard as possible.一是要远远一辆汽车?收盘水准接近越好. With the early cars now becoming affordable by what BMW executives would disapprovingly call ?non target?与年初得起车,现在变成了什么宝马总裁呼吁将失望?无目标? customers, there are quite a few M3s in the small ads wearing nasty after market alloys, packed with heavyweight in car entertainment and sporting all manner of dubious add-ons.顾客,有不少的小广告,穿着难看m3s后场合金、重量级车挤满娱乐体育种种可疑新增. Steer well clear of these.避开这些. Not only will they be difficult to sell on but it?s also worth bearing in mind that a Rockford Fosgate amplifier often comes higher up the priority list to oil changing among this clientele.他们不但可以而且销路就?收盘也值得铭记的罗克福德fosgate放大器常来,列为优先处理对象,其中以石油转变. Secondly, make sure the M3 in question has leather.其次,督促供应M3的质询皮革. Thirdly, unless you need the extra doors, try to avoid the four-door saloon and give a wide berth to any E36 car with the awful first generation SMG gearbox.第三,除非你需要额外的门尽量避免四门球馆给愈想任何e36车变速箱陋的第一代深圳市政府.
Make sure the engine revs right to the 7200rpm red line and then check the oil for signs of contamination as occasional head gasket problems emerged on E36 cars.做到权的摩擦发动机7200rpm红线为标志,然后检查油污染问题作为垫片头部偶尔出现e36车. The suspension should feel tight and well controlled.受应该感到紧张和控制. If there?s a loose wandering feel to the front end check that the suspension bushes aren?t on their last legs.如果有?一个松散的漂泊感收盘前端检查,停草丛西哈莫尼?笔其双腿上. Check the service history and, if possible, invest in an HPI check.检查服务历史,如果可能,在投资的HPI检查. Some colours sell far more easily than others with Estoril and Avus Blues being the favoured hues.有些颜色比其他人更容易与卖远avusestoril、蓝调色彩的主张.
The E46 M3 is too new for any significant faults to appear, but BMW?s incremental changes to engines and electronics systems has proved a good hedge against unreliability.e46的M3则是太新出现任何重大过失,但宝马?收盘增量改变引擎和电子系统,已证明托可靠. The usual BMW attributes of excellent build quality and durability look set to be maintained and the second-generation SMG system is said to be a lot more durable than its unreliable predecessor.宝马属性通常把质量优异耐用可望保持和第二代深圳市政府系统可说是一个比它更可靠耐用前身.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
A number of M3 specialists have sprung up around the country that offer competitive servicing and parts prices although many buyers prefer the peace of mind of a BMW main agent.一些专家立方米,涌现出全国各地提供服务和配件价格竞争虽然许多买家宁愿安心了宝马主剂. Expect E36 M3 specific parts to weigh in significantly dearer than standard 3 Series spares.期待e36具体零部件供应M3也贵得大大超过标准三号系列备件.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
You can take it as read that all M3s are lightning quick.你可以把它当作阅读,全部都是雷电m3s快速. The first E36 model was quick enough, but the Evolution was more flexible right across the rev range, although in all E36 models you needed to take a deep stab on the long travel accelerator pedal to activate the VANOS systems and get the most out of the engine.第一e36模型够快,但演变为整个转速范围更加灵活、虽然所有型号e36深深刺伤你需要采取的长途跋涉油门踏板启动vanos尽量从制度和发动机. Handling was laudably benign given the extreme power going through the rear wheels.laudably处理被赋予了极端权力良性经过后方轮子. You needed to provoke an E36 M3 quite hard for it to bite back, and later cars were fitted with BMW?s Dynamic Stability Control electronics.你需要挑起e36立方米相当艰苦它咬背部后来车上装有宝马?收盘动态稳定控制电子. The ride is surprisingly smooth, the convertibles slightly more so.出乎意料的是乘坐平稳,convertibles略多.
The E46 M3 is, on the other hand, the closest thing to the perfect compact sports coupe that has ever been created.e46供应M3的是,在另一方面,最接近完美的事,从来紧凑体育采伐造成. Period.7.
OVERALL 总体
It certainly makes for an enjoyable weekend trawling around used M3s.这当然引起了愉快的周末使用拖网m3s左右. The cars are interesting, the owners often more so and you?ll never grow bored when you light the blue touch paper.车有趣老板,你这么多?当你结合当地从未生长钻蓝皮触动. If you can?t afford the E46 model, the E36 still offers plenty of thrills, the best buy probably being a well looked after Estoril blue manual Evolution coupe with black leather.如果你能吗?笔负担e46模式,仍然有不少惊险的e36,买了最好的照顾,可能estoril蓝黑色皮革手册演变采伐. Have fun!唱歌!
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