Fifth generation BMW of 7-th series debuts in the market with three variants of engines. On the test in Dresden we have tested the version with motor V8 in volume 4,4 л with a double turbo-supercharging and direct injection of gasoline. Uniqueness of this power unit (it, by the way, it is established and on sports crossover BMW X6) - in a combination of improbable elasticity and power. The maximal value of the twisting moment of 600 Nanometers this motor develops in a range 1750-4500 rev/min, and 407 “horses” easily and easy carry away the heavy car on rendezvous with space. On good road speed on BMW 7-th series is not felt absolutely! But fine roughnesses of a road cloth “seven” digests not too willingly. Completely to exclude unpleasant “tremor”, for example, on a stone blocks the adaptive shock-absorbers, capable to be arranged under features of a road cloth do not help a back pneumatic suspension bracket (on BMW 750Li and BMW 740Li it is established serially). In my opinion, as the engineers responsible for suspension bracket BMW of 7-th series tried, to achieve ideal balance between controllability and comfort to all of them it was not possible - sports notes in character of “seven” noticeably prevail of sybaritical spirit and impressive, peculiar to representation sedans of a premium-class. It is surprising, as this heavy car passes turns! Transfer of all technical decisions opening a secret of unique stability of the car, will borrow not one page. I wish to stop on an option for the first time presented in a segment of representation sedans. System Integral Active Steering not only is capable additional turn forward wheels, but also rejects back on a corner up to 3. On low speeds back wheels turn in opposite to turn of forward wheels the party that allows to reduce diameter of a turn to 70 sm in comparison with standard the chassis of “seven”. In fast turns back wheels turn in the same direction, as lobbies. In bends of any curvature at all you do not feel the sizes and weights of “seven” - full illusion was created, that in turns I operated not a representation sedan, and a brisk and easy compartment! The Additional effect from use of back operated wheels will be felt also by passengers on a back sofa of “seven” - fast evolution and turns occur smoothly, the car does not ransack at the rate. But as soon as the machine appears on a straight line, the sensation of solidity and reliability at once comes back. Unique nuance: aerodynamic noise on “autobahn” speeds have seemed to me excessive for a sedan of a similar class. New “seven” BMW, I think, will not cause the surprised sights and does not shock with design of the ex-terrier and an interior - the car looks how should look modern BMW. However, having got used to new shape of the Bavarian leader, we still should realize a space level of its technical perfection.

Characteristics BMW 750Li
Dimensions, mm	5212х1902х1478
Base, mm	3210
Diameter of a turn, m	12,7
road clearance, mm	144
The equipped weight, kg	2055
Volume of a luggage carrier, л	500
Type of the engine	Petrol V8 with two turbochargers
Working volume, cube. Sm	4395
Max Capacity, H.p./rev/min	407/5500-6400
Max The moment, Nanometer/rev/min	600/1750-4500
Transmission	Automatic 6-band
Drive	Back
Max Speed, km/h	250
Time of dispersal of 0-100 km/h, with	5,2
The charge of fuel (average), L/100 km	11,4
Volume of a tank, L	82

Pricing
The prices on BMW 3 series begin with 4 thousand dollars. You receive for this money the car of 1991 of release. The machine of 1996 costs already from 6 thousand, diesel version 318 tds - approximately from 6,5 thousand. Further - it is more, and diesel 325 tds last years release can already cost 9-9,5 thousand dollars.
For 6 500-7 000 dollars it is possible to buy Alfa Romeo 156 1997 years of release, Audi A4 1995-1996, Volvo 850 1996 years, Chrysler Neon 2000-2001, Mazda 626 1997-1998 years, Mercedes-Benz C-class W202 of release of 1993-1994, Mitsubishi Galant 1996-1997, Nissan Primera 1998-1999. As a variant - Opel Vectra B 1997-1998, Peugeot 406 1996-1997 years, Renault Laguna 1998-1999, Rover 600 1997-1998 years, Toyota Carina E 1997, VW Passat B4 1995-1996, Ford Mondeo 1999-2000, Honda Accord 1996-1997.
Verdict .
Our variant - the six-cylinder version, and, perhaps, 2,5 l - this motor is magnificent. In purchase four-cylinder BMW the big sense is not present: the economic car “Bavarian” all the same is not then what for to suffer “stupid” dynamics and on a regular basis to be spent for replacement of belt gas-distributing mechanism?
BMW as true ” Aryan “, costs dearly. And good care of it too costs dearly. It is possible to live, certainly, by a principle - ” If only went “, but for these purposes it is better to look for something another, is cheaper in service, than BMW. Simply good machine it is a pity.
OPINION OF THE EXPERT:
Paul, the technical adviser HUNDRED.
- “Three” BMW quite problem less car. The model now has noticeably fallen in price, but became worse from it not. Maintenance BMW rather inexpensive. Many license spare parts, practically on each purse. There is enough and details second-hand - that is important, there are no problems with search Spare parts for a body. Four-cylinder versions so-so. Hard are under repair and are short-lived. Capacity of 1,6-liter and 1,8-liter motors has not enough for needs of drivers BMW - those start them to drive- smother, and the buyer in Belarus manages stuff. Six cylinders - super. If there was no overheat. And diesel versions - all the same not for us. Motors practically irreparable. Complexities begin already at a stage of diagnostics. Boxes of transfers all are good - both mechanical, and automatic. Long suffer “mockeries” of our “drivers”. If in BMW problems with a box is only from time.
The interesting detail - with electro lifts on millimeter is more thin some glass of doors, than glass with a manual drive, therefore at purchase «second hand» glasses be close: thick 4-millimetric glass simply will not be located in directing. “Transparent” sailent-blocks in a suspension bracket not very “hardy”, but in many respects it on conscience of “active” drivers.
Spare parts of high quality to BMW cost money. Prevalence of model allows to find details more cheaply and worse, but BMW - that case, when quality = money. If to exclude from the review spare parts from the “CIS-focused” suppliers BMW at cost of the maintenance “catches up” and “overtakes” the Japanese cars.

Weak place of versions 318 is till 1993 of release (motor M42) - premature deterioration of lining head of the block of cylinders.
In the rest of a problem the general. The valve of adjustment of idling gets littered with adjournment crank case gases. The lining of the pallet crank case can proceed. But the main thing - propensity to an overheat. Especially at inline six-cylinder motors at which long aluminium head of the block of cylinders
“is instantly braided”. To an overheat promotes unreliable frictional sleeve, including the fan of cooling. In the course of time the working liquid leaves it - the fan does not work - the motor overheats. The price new sleeve - a surprise for the owner - hundred dollars! Question N2 - the water pump of early versions BMW E36 with plastic impeller. Question N3 - the grown old fuse overflow bottle a tank which should work as the valve of dump of superfluous pressure.
Diesel engines BMW - under to become petrol motors. Powerful, but too complex for repair, therefore after run in 250-300 thousand such machines are better for selling. Germans and act. Therefore after purchase diesel BMW be ready to repair of the fuel equipment of a diesel engine and the turbine. ТНВД usually assort for replacement pump elements, and the turbine give to repair when oil from it exudes in intercooler. In both cases repair of roads.
Boxes of transfers are considered not killed. Up to 150-200 thousand in them there is nothing to do in general. Then it is possible to change an inexpensive stuffing-box of a side scene, still hardly later - an stuffing-box of a shaft of a box. After 250 thousand to change it is necessary elastic sleeve driveshaft a shaft (a drive back).
Whether Dear roads?
Most ” a weak part ” suspension brackets BMW-… The driver-reckless driver. Unfortunately, such the majority, therefore also go ” fairy-tales ” about unreliability of a running part of the car.
Actually all is quite good. Forward racks McPherson are quite durable. Plugs of forward stabilizers serve on 60 thousand, sailent-blocks up to hundred. Steering tips keep on 30-50 thousand, but their replacement together with drafts costs money.
The multilever back suspension bracket is good in high-speed turns, but road to restoration. Fourteen sailent -blocks of different kinds, including one sailent -block of a back reducer, and are closer to ten years they just “come”. Before sale anybody does not repair them, and the buyer will “be put” for the three-value sums. The second question - springs and shock-absorbers. Break seldom but if the considered car demands their replacement know, it will cost not one and not two hundreds dollars. German cars at us consider as the cheapest in the maintenance, but BMW it concerns a little.
Approximately after 150 thousand in km repair the helmsman of the rod is required. Hinges of drafts become loose and omentums flow.
In spite of the fact that АБС cars of series Е36, the raised deterioration and hogging brake disks not a rarity were standardly equipped all. It is the general problem of many models of the beginning of 90th years, for example, Audi 100, initially calculated on asbestine brake blocks. Is solved simply: purchase good and dear brake blocks or frequent replacement of disks (besides not cheap).

The external review
Near to the third series dug round” two more independent models: 3-Reihe Compact and М3. With the second it is clear: other suspension bracket, other motor, differences on a body, interior and absolutely other price. Compact is a “budgetary” variant of the third series which was positioned as model of a premium-segment of small middle class. The first series at BMW then was not, and to compete in a golf-class already very much it would be desirable. The hatchback differs From “present” “three” Compact and furnish of interior, but also the simplified back suspension bracket - as on the previous generation of the third series in body Е30 not only a three-door body.
But we shall return to the hero of clause. Body Е36 - possesses good corrosion stability, but not excellent
Old cars 1991-1993 have already started to rust, fresher while keep, but, can be assured, protection “will soon fall”. To machines of the first years of release there were claims and on quality of a paint and varnish covering. “Were” - because all already three times colored - recolored.
In general, where have knocked - there and has rusted. Nine tenth cars BMW have the “shock” past - here to you and the reason of corrosion. And the basic weak places four: “cups” of fastening shock-absorber racks, the bottom edges of doors and thresholds, back wings, a cover of a luggage carrier.
The internal review
Approximately till 1993 there were censures on quality of assembly of interior. But the electric equipment as a whole works without problems. Rare malfunctions are connected with the central lock, electric window raisers and a drive of the hatch. Some owners after purchase of the car are compelled to buy the new block of management of system of ventilation.
Any other claims - an occasion for discussion. External dimensions of the car not so modest, but spaces in interior a next to nothing. Armchairs are good, but the driver and the forward passenger sit, as in a case, densely “clamped” between a wide central tunnel and doors. Landing - sports. Someone is pleasant, someone is not present.
Back sofa rather small for middle class: better, than in old Е30, but is worse, than at competitors. In this sense even “five” Е39 not the standard of capacity what to speak about “small” Е36. The luggage carrier of a sedan of 435 litres is well, but the back seat develops only in all-round craftsman Touring. However, “car” all the same not a variant for summer residents. Dimensional length Touring is equal to a sedan, therefore a luggage carrier a maximum of 1030 litres, and on this parameter BMW concedes to many competitors.
At updating Coupe of glass of doors have no frames, and at opening a door slightly fall downwards. Absolutely harmless feature but if the accumulator is unloaded - to get in the machine is problematic.
Under a cowl
Power scale BMW rather various, and in it is not present absolutely unsuccessful motors.
But if to build engines in ascending order ” successful ” in the bottom of the list there will be versions 316 i and 318 i, especially motor M40 which established in the first years of release (then it have replaced more perfect М43). Capacities it is rare, and at them belt drive gas-distributing mechanism with three rollers, while other engines – chain.

Fourth generation BMW showed to the automobile world iDrive - the controller on the central console by means of which the driver could “adjust” the car in conformity with the needs. This artful “thingumajig” in due time also has criticized for too odd algorithm of management. But, as has shown a life, other decision for that moment at a motor-car manufacturer it was not simple - representation sedans have acquired such quantity of functions with an opportunity of individual adjustments, that iDrive it has appeared in the unique way to centralize management of onboard electronics. By the way, Audi and Mercedes hardly have introduced similar systems later. The new controller iDrive, in my opinion, has completely lost lacks of the predecessor - now management of numerous adjustments became valid intuitive and logical. For this purpose it was necessary to unload system only. The main gift “ computer losers ”: In new “seven” all adjustments a climate-control are carried out by traditional image, by means of the push-button panel on the central console. Besides near to round timber the controller iDrive there were buttons of a direct choice of most often used options: managements of CD and an audio system, phone and navigation. Simple, but extremely effective - now it is not necessary to wander the decision under the menu, trying to discover the necessary options. For additional convenience there were buttons of return to the basic menu and button ” Option ” reminding on the functionality the right key in the computer mouse. One more ergonomic gift to admirers of 7-th series BMW - concentration of controls the car in one place. We shall remind, earlier the selector of switching of an automatic box of transfers of “seven” has been executed in the form of under a rudder the switch, and the button of an electronic manual brake was recondite to the left of a sterring wheel. On new “seven” the stylish selector of management automatic gearbox has settled down on the central console, near to the controller iDrive. There have transferred also the button of management of a lay brake. Unique lack of the similar scheme - for accommodation of coasters, however, me it at all does not afflict absence of a place. A driver’s seat of new “seven” BMW, in my opinion, not a place for Dinners. Designers of an interior of new “seven” have returned to sources - the central console is slightly developed to the driver. Hardly having appeared at the wheel, I at once have like inexpressible feeling of a full unification with the car. And, that is surprising, I have tested similar sensation and on a back sofa of this representation sedan. That here you will tell - binders interior BMW have mastered magic of the seduction in perfection. Perhaps, unique ergonomic lack of new “seven” can be named the handle of closing of a door, recondite under a decorative rod of a upholstery of a door. To use her it is inconvenient - closing a door from interior, it is necessary to extend a hand too far.

Sculptural evolution
Seven years ago “seven” BMW from Chris Bengla has marked revolution in design style of the Bavarian company. How many spears it has been broken in this occasion!
New leader BMW, is assured, any more will not cause the fierce debate. There is nothing to argue here is almost perfect car.
Top-model BMW - representation “seven” - enters into a market at the height of a world economic crisis, that, however, does not prevent the Bavarian company to do courageous enough forecasts concerning sales. Management BMW counts, that new 7-th series will surpass commercial success of the progenitrix (the previous generation of “seven” has missed in circulation 344 thousand copies). The newest leader BMW we tested in Dresden where were personally convinced of validity of plans Bavarian auto makers - is assured, even it will be heavy to most prudent millionaires to resist temptation of purchase of brand new 7-th series. To fork up it is necessary, despite of world financial crisis.
New proportions
Fifth generation BMW of 7-th series does not cause those emotional storms that admirers of the Bavarian mark during the moment of a creative debut of the then beginner on a post of main designer BMW of Chris Bengla tested. The fourth generation of “seven” has made effect of the broken off bomb, having designated a new direction of development of design style of all modeling of some BMW. Many abused Bavarian lux-sedan of the sample 2001 for heavy design, absence of elegance, change to “classical” style BMW. However and five years has not passed, and we already perceive modern modeling number BMW as the sample of a high automobile fashion. It is possible up to a hoarseness and mutual insults (as it occurs, for example, on the Internet-forums) to argue, what of representatives of a premium-segment deserving today ranks of ” the most beautiful car ”. In my opinion, another is obviously: all modern models BMW are executed in uniform stylistics, but thus they possess strongly pronounced individuality. That you will not tell, for example, about beautiful, but same models Audi, or about cars Mercedes which are being at a present stage of development in creative search of the style. Is still successful and stable Lexus, but this mark, you see, always left another the right of risky “first step”. Finishing a theme of “revolutionism” of Chris Bengla, I wish to notice, that before designers of fourth generation BMW of 7-th series there was very uneasy problem: with greater and spacious interior it is complex enough to car to give prompt forms - the high body became for them the present problem. The matter is that there is an aerodynamic dependence: the above the roof, the above should be an edge of a luggage carrier - from here a little bit ridiculous “slap” (if to look in a structure) on a cover of a luggage carrier of previous 7-th series. This detail of the ex-terrier of “seven” in due time has undergone to the severe criticism. And in fact founders have then collided with a similar problem new Mercedes a S-class also, however, they, probably, and do not consider it as a problem. Fortunately, the design idea is not necessary on a place. At first sight fifth generation BMW of 7-th series has changed not essentially, but, having got accustomed, understand: proportions at the car others. Pay attention to the extended cowl and the interior displaced back - before anything similar on representation sedans to see it was not necessary, such proportions are more characteristic for roadsters and a compartment. A problem of ” heavy shape ”, characteristic for the majority of representation sedans, designers BMW have crossed out precisely verified “humeral” line which lasts from forward headlights at a level of handles of doors up to back lanterns. Interaction of a “humeral” line and a line of a threshold visually extend the car. “ To press ” a high sedan to the ground it was possible also due to a low line of a roof, long wheel base and short forward cornice. Here so - dexterity of a pencil of the designer and any swindle. New BMW 7-th series, in my opinion, has got rid of all aesthetic lacks of the predecessor. Big, very big car (on length of a body and wheel base new “seven” hardly became larger), nevertheless looks elegantly and is sports.