And for the ultimate in drink cooling, check out the air-conditioned cup holder in the center console. As with other nav systems, it's safest to use when stopped or when the front passenger can control it. The Start-Off Assistant helps hold the car when it is stopped on a hill. A variable steering ratio, more direct 10. Most of these new components are hewed from aluminum to minimize weight. I bought it new approaching 6 years ago and driving it is still a joy, although after 65k miles it's beginning to feel a little less taut and I'm starting to think twice before taking a corner posted at 40 at 70+ mph. The car compensates for brake fade by increasing hydraulic pressure when brake temperatures rise.
He didn't have the part handy so he couldn't fix it during my oil service. Recommended oil change intervals are 15,000 miles, and they take a lot of oil. My starter needed to be replace and battery which cost 2200. And finally, probably not before 2007, there will be an M3, powered by a 400-hp V-8 derived from the M5's V-10. However, these are so close to the ground that there is not a jack anywhere that is low enough to fit underneath so when I rotated my tires I had to drive the car up on some 2x8 boards to get it higher so I could get the jack underneath. As is increasingly common in luxury cars, there is no conventional key. Great handling, great mileage, beautiful interior not cheap looking like some japan alternatives , very comfy dispite the run flats , and for a 7 yr.
It has a powered back hatch and the window also lifts on the hatch for easy access to groceries or cargo without opening up the hatch. Moving the shift lever into the manual-shift gate puts the car into sport mode, which delays shifts appropriately and makes them a little quicker. Responsive steering and handling make it as nimble as some sports cars. The new five-link rear suspension provides more precise wheel control. Which is good news because, appearance aside, a year ago we were not convinced the current 5-series was a major advance over its predecessor. And it's all but impossible to upset the chassis-come pothole or tar strip, the 330i keeps its feet planted.
They accelerate and handle and stop better than vans and sport-utilities — even the ones that combat their top-heavy tendencies with pricey technology. Not everybody was convinced, though. It's as firm as many competitors' sports tunings, but it's still comfortable and in keeping with the car's abilities and mission. The independent mechanic will replace the head gasket to see if that fixes the accumulation in the oil pan. The engine delivers lively performance and the smooth transmission contributes to a sporty feel. Our test car also had Park Distance Control, adaptive xenon headlights that turn with the steering wheel and provide improved nighttime visibility, and radar-based active cruise control that automatically maintains following distance on the highway. The exhaust noise is marvellous and with the 6 speed manual and higher rev limit it's a real driver's car.
Coil needed to be replaced. The moon roof is huge and a great feature. Differences in equipment and tuning distinguish the 215-horsepower 325xi from the 255-horsepower 330i. Its first-rate technology contributes to performance, comfort, and safety. If your physique spills over those narrow bolsters, though, you'll probably hate the chairs.
Responsive steering and handling make it as nimble as some sports cars. Just wish the radio controls were bigger. It does not run out of breath as it nears redline. The 2006 3 Series is slightly larger than its predecessor in almost every dimension for greater passenger and trunk space, but weight has increased by less than 100 pounds, partially because of the design and from the use of lightweight materials. Higher-pressure fuel injection for better fuel atomization and new engine-management electronics top it off. The 330 sedans have a higher-performance version of the same engine that generates 255 hp and 220 lb-ft of torque. I agree with several other reviewers here in disliking the new hardtop convertibles.
Not the fastest but it loves to be driven and with an experienced driver it's magical. It gets about 27-28 mpg on my 1. When the throttle pedal is abruptly released, the brake pads are pressed snugly against the rotors in preparation for braking, thereby decreasing braking reaction time. I pulled off the highway and turned the engine off. To do this, different materials, including high-strength steel, are used in varying locations of its unibody structure. Horsepower is up from 225 to 255 at 6,600rpm, while torque has increased from 214 to 220 pound-feet at a low 2,750rpm.
And you don't have to give up a comfortable ride to get this kind of athleticism. The competition has closed in, and though our 330i had the silk, it lacked the sizzle. Like all 3 Series, this version of the 325i is fun to drive. You can't sell later and its get dirty really fast! We got ours with 54,000 miles and it runs like a top. Other innovations, including an electric coolant pump and variable-volume oil pump, further improve efficiency. Does Lindsay Lohan know how to mug for the camera? Yep, the 330i is no.
That and fuel-injection mapping replace the traditional throttle--valve-lift changes completely control engine speed. But for the company's most important model, there is a comfortable familiarity, a gentle evolution. Decorative light went out on trunk lid. Categories, menus, and actions are selected by a combination of fore, aft, and sideways motion; twisting; and a mouselike click of the iDrive control. Materials are high in quality and build quality is exceptional; indeed, even the standard leatherette upholstery looks and feels better than you would expect.