BMW Z3 (1997 - 2003)宝马Z3井(1997至2003年)
In Spartanburg, South Carolina, BMW has built a high-tech Bavarian outpost.斯帕坦在南卡罗莱纳、宝马先后建起了高科技巴伐利亚前哨. In this sparkling factory built on the site of an old plantation, the Z3 range of cars is built.这个厂建于晶莹剔透的老园址,Z3井建成各类轿车. Whilst embodying all of the virtues that BMW has come to stand for, the Z3 also throws a simple, fun-loving American feel into the mix.虽然所有的美德,体现宝马来参选,也Z3井抛下简单乐趣爱好组合成美国人感受到. There have been a bewildering array of variants, but the Z3 has proved a favourite in the used arena.曾有一个扑朔迷离阵列变数,但已证明Z3井用喜爱的舞台. With almost 20,000 roadsters sold per year in the UK, compared to 1300 in 1993, this is a burgeoning market sector and the Z3 is a major player.每年有近两万roadsters出售在英国,1300年比1993年这是一个新兴市场部门和Z3井是主要球员. Find out here how to enjoy the Deep South without landing in deep trouble.如何找到这里欣赏南无深登陆深受困扰.
HISTORY历史
The BMW Z3 was launched in the UK in January 1997, the modestly powered 140bhp 1.9-litre model being the sole variant available.宝马Z3井发起了在英国于1997年1月谦虚的马力140bhp1.9公升的唯一模式正在变刊物. Reaction was generally favourable, although many considered it underpowered.反应大致良好,虽然许多人认为它低估. BMW rectified this issue in April 1997 with the launch of the Z3 2.8, which used the same engine as the BMW 328i, generating a healthy 193bhp.宝马纠正这一问题在1997年4月起推出的Z3井2.8其中,使用同样发动机的宝马328i,发电健康193bhp. This model ruled the roost until the very special M roadster variant was released in January 1998.这个模式非常特殊,直到统治栖息变种米跑车在1998年1月被释放. Powered by the famous M-Technik straight six, in this form developing 321bhp, the M roadster delivered massive acceleration and a muscle car feel.由著名马力的M六直与技术,这种形式发展321bhp,跑车作了大量的M和加速度肌肉感觉车. The following September, a fully-enclosed but mechanically similar coupe model was unleashed.以下9月,全封闭,但类似的采伐机械模型如虎添翼. The M coupe served up even better handling and some quite outlandish styling to an astonished public.米拿出更好的采伐和处理颇有些古怪造型给市民一个惊奇.
April 1999 saw the Z3 range benefit from a facelift.1999年4月看到了一系列从Z3井整容. The wheel arches were recontoured and the bootlid, bumpers and rear lights were revised to try to alleviate the accusation that whereas the front end was very aggressive looking, the rear of the Z3 roadster was slightly apologetic.车轮被recontoured和bootlid拱门、保险杠前后灯均修改设法减轻指控而前端非常侵略性瞻后方的跑车Z3井稍歉疚. These changes weren?t applied to the already testosterone-charged M models.这些变化统计学?笔适用于已经睾酮收米型号. At the same time as the facelift was announced, BMW effectively replaced the 140bhp Z3 1.9 with two different models, a detuned 118bhp ?budget?在同一时间,宣布了整容,宝马Z3井有效地取代了140bhp1.9两种型号,118bhp失谐?预算? Z3 1.8 and a 150bhp Z3 2.0-litre model.Z3井18Z3井一150bhp2.0公升的模式. The Z3 2.0 proved to be short-lived, being replaced in April 2000 by the 173bhp Z3 2.2.Z3井2.0的证明是短命的,2000年4月被取代了Z3井173bhp2.2. The Z3 2.8 was also pensioned off, superseded by the excellent 231bhp Z3 3.0.二月八日的Z3井也养恤金客,取代优秀231bhp3.0Z3井. The Z3 range was finally replaced in 2004 by the vastly more modern Z4 series.Z3井的距离,终于在2004年取代了很大Z4上更现代系列.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
The Z3 is a relatively simple BMW.宝马Z3井是比较简单的. The trick Z-axle rear suspension used on the 3-series doesn?t fit, neither does the 6-speed gearbox.眼下的Z轴后方的暂停使用3-系列不惜?笔适合,也不六速变速箱. Not that this spoils the enjoyment a great deal.这不是败坏了极大的享受. What amazes is that within 23 months, a green field in Spartanburg, South Carolina had been transformed into a factory turning out Z3 models to Bavarian quality standards.叫,就是在23个月,在斯帕坦绿地、南卡罗已转化为工厂转向Z3井型号巴伐利亚质量标准. In truth, the Z3 could afford to be nothing less.事实上,没有什么不可以Z3井少. Its job is as an image-maker for cars like the 3 Series Compact, many of whose mechanicals it still shares.它的任务是为形象制造者300系列紧凑型轿车一样,它仍然有很多的机电股份.
Incremental changes have been ongoing throughout the model?s existence.目前各地已逐步改变模式?收盘存在. For instance, the latest incarnation has been subtly tweaked again.例如,最近已化身巧妙一致. Inside, the centre console has improved heating and electric window controls.境内,中心控制台改善加热和电动窗控制. There?s also a new lining for the fabric roof which makes the car a lot quieter with the hood up.?收盘又一个新的衬里织物屋顶使得许多宁静与车罩起来. Otherwise, the Z3 recipe is well known ?否则,众所周知食谱Z3井? which means positive steering, a snappy five-speed manual gearbox and excellent roadholding, aided by BMW?s ASC+T traction control system which is standard on late 1997 onward cars.即积极督导,snappy五速变速箱和优良roadholding手册、借助于宝马?收盘学会+笔牵引控制系统是于1997年底开始轿车的标准. There?s no more space inside than before of course ??收盘车厢空间比以前更不自然? but then practicalities aren't much of an issue when you're considering a roadster.但技术上没有太大的问题,当你考虑跑车. This is, after all, hardly the most logical means of conveyance.这毕竟是最合理的运输工具难. Roadsters are evocative, nostalgic and emotional.roadsters是动人,怀旧情绪. But they're also cramped, noisy and short of any kind of serious carrying capacity, although the Z3 is far from the worst culprit in this instance.但孩子们还拥挤、嘈杂、缺乏任何一种严重的运载能力,Z3井虽远在这种情况最差的罪魁祸首.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
The Z3 has performed strongly on the used market, with buyers appreciating its broad appeal and trouble-free nature.Z3井<关于用市场表现强劲,其升值买家广泛呼吁畅通性. Early Z3 1.9 models are still worth around £9,000 for a 1997 P-registered car, although such was the initial demand that a number of left-hand drive cars found their way into the UK.9月1日Z3井初型号仍在9000元左右,为1997英镑-登记车虽然这是初步的需求,一些左驾驶汽车进入英国的途中发现. These 1995/96 cars are worth approximately 15% less than the equivalent right-hand drive model.这些车约15%1995/96小于等于右手驾驶模式. A 1998 S-plated Z3 1.9 will retail for around £10,000 with automatic models around £250 extra.1998收盘镀Z3井零售九月一日将有大约一万英镑的额外250英镑左右自动模式. The 2.8-litre cars have proved the best bet as a used buy, and these always finds ready buyers.280公升轿车作为最好的证明购买使用,这些都令买家准备. If you can find a good 1997 P-registered Z3 2.8 for less than £9,500, consider it a bargain.如果你能找到一个好的1997年-少于注册Z3井2.89500英镑,认为这是一个讨价还价. A 1998 S-registered car will be around £11,400.1998年的注册汽车将11,400英镑左右.
The super-quick M-models aren?t too thick on the ground, but the M coupe developed something of a cult following, outselling the M roadster by 4 to 1.超级快的M型号西哈莫尼?太浓笔在地上,但一些发达国家采伐米以下的邪教,outselling跑车的4米至1. Used prices of the two models have diverged, with a decent 1998 S-plated M roadster selling for £14,500.用两个型号的价格已经分道扬镳,以1998年收盘象样镀跑车卖米为14,500英镑. Opening values for the striking M coupe are approximately £16,000 for the same year.为开打米采伐价值大约为16000英镑,同年. Estoril blue and Imola red are the colours of choice for the M models, as blacks or yellows can prove more difficult to shift.estoril颜色是蓝色和红色身亡选择的M模式如能证明黑人或黄更难移.
BMW?s price reductions of summer 2000 hit the M-cars especially hard with over £4,000 wiped off their new values, although residual values of older cars haven?t been hugely affected.宝马?收盘价2000年夏季裁减击中米车特别难逾4000英镑套牢他们新的价值观,虽然旧汽车余值天堂?笔,大大影响. Insurance for the Z3 range reflects image rather than engine size.保险范围为Z3井反映形象而非引擎马力. A 2.8-litre model won?t cost a lot more to insure than a 1.9-litre car.一个2.8公升模式赢了?多笔费用比投保了1.9公升轿车. Ratings range from Group 14 for the 1.9-litre cars, through Group 16 for the 2.8-litre model and up to Group 19 for the M roadster and M coupe.从收视群体的141.9公升汽车通过16组280公升高达模型组19米的跑车和M采伐.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
The Z3 is a hardy little beast, although many will have led a more pampered lifestyle than more overtly sporting roadsters such as the Lotus Elise or Honda S2000.Z3井的小兽哈是一、虽然许多人会导致更多娇生活方式比阳谋运动roadsters如莲花叶锡或本田S2000型. Rather than specifying preselected service intervals, the car?s on-board diagnostics indicate when a service is due.预选重播服务,而非具体的车?收盘星上诊断表明是因为当一个服务. It?s therefore important to discover when the last service took place and ask to see documentary evidence of this.?收盘时,发现有重要事务上发生的文件证据,并要求见本. Look out for damage to hoods, as they aren?t cheap to repair.好自为之损坏盖,因为它们西哈莫尼?笔廉价修理. The BMW system for lowering the electronic hoods is far from obvious to those who aren?t in the know, and damage to the electric motors may well have occurred due to manual lowering and raising of the roof.宝马的电子系统降低头套远者均无明显?笔的了解,而电动马达损坏可能发生,降低因人工饲养的屋顶. The only protruding part of the Z3?s underside is the fuel tank, and if this needs replacing it will involve suspension removal and a £650 bill.唯一的凸出部分Z3井?然后根据收盘的油箱、如果需要更换,这将涉及去除悬浮英镑650条.
The shock absorber mountings have been known to rattle, and the rear subframe mounts can get noisy.已经挂了减震器已知摇铃、后方胀压力可以吵. These aren?t expensive tasks to fix, and neither are the front suspension ball joints and rear suspension bushes which are problems typical of the old 3-series range.这些西哈莫尼?笔贵定任务、也不是前方和后方悬浮球节点暂停草丛典型的旧有问题3-系列射程. Make sure the toolkit is in place ?督促工具箱的地方? it?s under the floor of the boot.?行李箱地板下收盘. The M cars are a more specialist proposition, and the hand-built engine needs plenty of fettling.一米以上的车命题专家、手工制作引擎需要大量补炉. Also look at the standard five-spoke wheels, as they are very prone to kerbing damage.看看标准五讲轮子,因为它们很容易损坏镶边. Finally, make sure you have an alarm or a tracking system fitted to your Z3.最后,让你有一个跟踪系统报警装置或者Z3井贵. Otherwise they have a depressing habit of vanishing in the night.有一个令人沮丧的习惯,否则他们消失在夜空.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(approx based on a 1997 Z3 1.9) BMW spares aren?t especially expensive.(大约1997基于Z3井1.9)宝马备件西哈莫尼?笔特别昂贵. A set of front brake pads for the Z3 will cost around £45, but as they are asbestos-free, they have a shorter lifespan; typically 30,000 miles before a new set are required.一套刹车皮阵线Z3井会使周围的英镑45,但因为是不含石棉、他们有一个较短;30,000英里之前通常需要一套新的. A replacement headlamp unit is around £140, and a windscreen retails at around £145.A door mirror is £165, whilst a rear silencer is £315.更换前照灯股140英镑左右,而零售挡风玻璃左右是英镑165英镑145.a门镜、虽然是后方消声315英镑. A front shock absorber is £100 and a fuel filter should see change from £20.前减震器是100英镑,从改变燃料过滤应该看到英镑20.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
Whilst the 1.9-litre cars are tolerably entertaining, try if you can to stretch to one of the six-cylinder models.虽然1.9公升汽车尚算精彩,如果你能设法伸一6缸型号. The 2.8-litre Z3 is probably the best used bet of the entire range, offering that creamy smooth engine with punchy performance.280公升Z3井大概是最好用的全部赌注,该发动机顺利开办乳状贴业绩. Sixty mph is just 6.7 seconds away with a 134mph top speed following shortly after.主机是60秒7月6日刚刚走了之后不久,最高时速134mph. The lasting impression is that the Z3 is an undemanding car to drive, with lightweight clutch and gearbox and acceptably sharp steering.<难忘的印象是,汽车驾驶Z3井是一般化的,离合器、变速箱、轻量化与督导接受的锐利. The hood is a quality job, and makes a good fist of sound and weatherproofing.方巾的是质量工作,才有好的拳头声和耐候性. The later cars, such as the 2.2-litre and 3.0-litre are even more impressive, but have yet to appear in the same numbers as the Z3 2.8.后来车,如2.2升、3.0升更为可观,而尚未出现在同一号码作为Z3井2.8
If you require genuinely nauseating performance, the M roadster and M coupe serve it up by the bucketload.如果你需要真正肉麻表演,米跑车和M采伐它由bucketload服务. Rest to 60mph 4.9 seconds on its way to its 160mph top speed guarantee the M roadster?s performance credentials.四月九日至60mph秒休息方式,保证其最高时速160mph米跑车?收盘表现国书. It reaches these speeds on a seamless stream of power, the long-travel throttle pedal firming up as you eke the last few horsepower out of the engine.这些速度达到了无缝流权长期旅行油门踏板回升你勉强几出马力的发动机. It lacks the drama of a turbocharged unit, but power is available seemingly anywhere, in any gear.它缺乏一个增压单元剧,但似乎任何力量可在任何齿轮. No wonder McLaren turned to BMW when they wanted the ultimate engine for their F1 supercar.难怪麦克拉伦宝马当他们想转而为其最终F1的发动机supercar. The fun is tempered by the M roadster?s feeble range.米乐是锻炼的跑车?收盘虚弱射程. The minuscule 51-litre tank means that spirited driving can see the overall range drop to just over 100 miles.微不足道的51公升坦克驾驶意味着可以看到活泼可爱的整体下降幅度仅为100英里. Therefore an hour?s fun in a thirsty M roadster can easily cost £40 in petrol.于是一个小时?一米口渴的乐趣跑车动辄数百英镑40汽油.
The handling of the more powerful Z3 models is not what you might expect.Z3井更强大的处理模式是出人意表. With all that power deployed through the rear wheels, surely it would be one long white-knuckle ride?同所有权力部署,通过后方轮子,那肯定是一个漫长白节坐? Well no, at least not in the dry.没有好,至少不会干. The handling bias is set up for safety, and only severe provocation will unsettle the car.经办偏见设置安全,只有严重挑衅只会扰乱轿车. The basic rear suspension set up dates right back to the first generation BMW M3, which first saw light of day in 1987 and has changed little since.成立日期暂时留守的基本权利回到第一代宝马M3同,其中第一次看到阳光,并在1987年以来,变化不大. Compared to a current 3 Series, the ride is more fidgety, with the back end hopping and skipping somewhat as the speeds build and the surface deteriorates.目前三号系列相比,更是坐烦躁、与后端跳跃着、跳跃和地面建设速度下降. That said, the lively roadholding adds to the exuberant character of the car.尽管如此,性格活泼roadholding加重其旺盛的汽车.
OVERALL 总体
Demand dictates that there?s no such thing as a cheap Z3.需求驱使?收盘无所谓廉价Z3井. There are other more affordable coupes that can dish out greater driving enjoyment and there are some which are more stylish.还有其他更能够负担得起coupes抛出更大的驾驶乐趣和更有些是气派. None offer the combination of both with the breadth of abilities of the Z3 range.没有提供与广度兼备的能力Z3井场. From basic ?Chelsea chariot?从基础?切尔西战车? to fire-breathing Porsche crusher, the Z3 range has something for most roadster lovers.以火烟保时捷破碎,也算是为最广泛Z3井跑车爱好者. Somewhere in the middle of these two extremes lies the best buy of the range, the Z3 2.8.某处在这两个极端中间买了最好的各种谎言,Z3井2.8 Make sure you aren?t paying through the nose for a car loaded with extras you don?t need.让你西哈莫尼?笔支付通过鼻子一车满载你鲍思演员?笔需要. Hunt down a good one, and you?ll forgive the Americans for giving us Pop Tarts, the Back Street Boys and Ally McBeal.追捕一个好了,你呢?美国人给我们原谅当地流行挞、后街男孩mcbeal的盟友. It?s that good.?收盘好.
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