1999 BMW 316i COMPACT M-optik Full Review,Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ม.ค. 2011
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The 2011 BMW 3-Series ranks 1 out of 21 Upscale Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 118 published reviews and test drives of the BMW 3-Series, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
If you are looking for an entry-level luxury sedan that can serve as a family hauler and emphasizes performance, the 2011 BMW 3-Series is a great car. If you're shopping for a soft-sprung luxury cruiser, this may not be the car for you.
When it comes to highly competitive, entry-level luxury sedans there are few cars that have a unanimous following among auto critics, but the 3-Series is one of them. The BMW 3-Series continues to win over reviewers, even as the competition becomes stronger. The 3-series has been one of Car and Driver's "10Best" for 19 consecutive years. Judging from what reviewers have been saying about the refreshed model, 2011 may make that 20.
It helps that BMW produces the 3-Series with several motors, rear-wheel and all-wheel drive, and in four different body styles. Whatever your desire is, likely there is a 3-Series that will fill it.
Although the 3-Series can be considered a luxury car, its design is biased toward performance. This means the 3-Series has a powerful motor and a stiff suspension that some may find too brutal for daily, real-world driving. While this makes for a fun car at the track, the 3-Series has to compromise other luxury car elements, like a plush ride. Simply put, it is not as comfortable on the road as a Lexus ES.
If you're shopping for a value buy, the 3-Series may exceed your budget if you like a lot of options. Pricing for a base 3-Series starts at $34,025, which seems relatively affordable, but once you start checking the options box, it becomes expensive quickly. Want AWD? That'll cost you about $2,000, depending on the body style. Need an automatic? Cough up $1,375. Navigation adds on another $2,100. But, if you can stomach the price or don't mind tapping into your kid's college fund, the 3-Series is a car that reviewers find rewarding.
Other Cars to Consider
If you are looking for a comfortable luxury cruiser, the BMW 3-Series is not the right car for you. Good examples that feature softer seats, a smoother ride and aren't biased towards sporty driving are the Hyundai Genesis and Lexus ES. However, if you're shopping for a car with all-wheel drive, you're out of luck with these two.
If you require an adrenaline rush on your daily commute, the Infiniti G37 may be the right car for the job. The Infiniti's vicious V6 motor makes the base G37 seem like a performance bargain because it's priced only $100 more than a base BMW 328i.
But, if you're searching for a car with sumptuous interior, the Audi A4 will be the better pick. The A4's cabin is one of the nicest interiors in the price range, but its base motor is a bit weak when compared to the base models from BMW and Infiniti.The 2011 BMW 3-Series is the brand's bread and butter; it's BMW's highest-selling car. Not only are there sedans, coupes, convertibles and wagons, but there are also rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. Additionally, there are several different motors. This means buyers have the choice of plain Jane, "that's fast," and "oh my!" With that said, we review the high-performance M3 separately.
For 2011, BMW gives the coupe and convertible some new cosmetic modifications to their front and rear. Additionally, BMW ditched the older twin-turbo setup in the 335i for a single turbo powerplant. Although it may sound like a bad idea for a performance car, don't worry. The new engine makes the same power but is more fuel-efficient.
Also new for 2011 are a pair of new models, the 335is coupe and convertible. For 2011, BMW has pulled the old switcharoo as the standard 335i gets a single turbo motor while the 2011 335is retains the older, bi-turbo engine. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Hey man, I have almost exactly the same car, 11.11.1999 316i Compact (it has an engine from E46 series, 1.9 L with 105 HP and 150 Nm torque), which is my first card. It is very comfortable, the handling is also fine. But before buying it, make sure to find a car in a good technical shape. This car looks great because of the M-package (mine doesn't have it), but here the hood looks infested by rust, which is bad. The engine is also quite dynamic. Hard to find better car in this price,I paid €2.7k
I like the straight six engines most, because they go smooth and also power full if they need to. the hatchback version also was released in europe including the M52B25 engine, but as far as i know it was not released with this engine type in the U.S. I wonder why...
These are excellent cars just now starting to be noticed by enthusiasts. We didn't get this color combination in The USA - too bad, because it is great looking. BMW marketed the 318ti in North America for 5 years: 1995-1999. The second generation 323ti was not imported.
Lovly Compact 316i
Hey. guys i have BMW 316i M-Optik 99 but i can't find the ASC button i don't have it so i need to install or what ?
clearly this is a 1994 bmw but the description talks about the newer 2011 model. not sure where they are going with that...
i wna get one :( is it good on handeling etc? ( for a first car )
сочетание новшества и надежной классики!)хочу купить такую машину!)
Where did you find the M-Pack?
The dealer said there is 1999 version sedan 4 door, is it true? non m3
power
Pěkný auto :)
Bro nice car and great colour but you need alloy wheels...
Nice car
@bele70472
I like it , when BMW going to mass market in circa mid-90s in Thailand..... a economy crisis are ended its all
dude what u have there is one of the clea
nest compact i've seen in a while. it might be cleaner than mine. but you should do something about those lights.
my first car will(must) be a 316 compact (e36)
+Vazgen Smbatyan (Vasguard) hahaha first car is 316 compact e46 (changed motor to 1.9L)
these things are fun as hell to drive especially when u live in the city.
My first car will be an E90 335Xi AWD 305HP Stock!! ;D
Are BMW cars reliable guys?
please consider a bigger engine like a 318 or 320. the 1.6l configuration is known for poor fuel efficiency and it sports only about 100bhp. just a piece of friendly advice =)
my 316i has the m43-TUB19 so its an 1.9 :) Yes it is an E36
it is oround 8l/100 km
Mine e36 compact 97' need the same ;D
The color of the car?its my favourite bmw colour ever made
enrike dehari " fjordgrau metallic "
3:35 song name? :)
SmokeHuntersEST Barbra Streisand?
My friend you need m pack alloy wheels immediately!!!!!!!!
Audi can be a PITA to maintain, stick with BMW or Mercedes. Just a suggestion from personal experience.
barbra streisand!!!!!!!!
absolutly despise the compact. love all the other BMW styles
i do not like this car...i like 316i e36 version...