History of creation
The sports sedan of the third series of BMWs first rolled off the assembly line in the distant 1975. The developers took the BMW E21 car as the basis of the model. At that time, this machine was the most modern among its counterparts. Many well-known designers worked on the appearance of the first generation. The result is an almost perfect sedan with a well-thought-out design and excellent technical characteristics. Its front part had an aggressive sporting appearance, which has been preserved to this day in the new generations of the 316th model.
About the advantages and disadvantages of the BMW 316
Reviews about this car are both positive and negative. Fortunately, the minuses of this sedan are much less than the pros. Many owners of this sedan often complain about a naughty clutch, which from time to time stalls. But the engine here is one of the most reliable among all European brands. Moreover, the BMW fuel system is almost indestructible, and, accordingly, you do not have to spend money on diagnostics and various repairs (of course, this does not mean that you do not need to call on the service station).
The first models were a little unfinished. The Bavarian auto industry has forgotten about the stability of the body to rust. So the owners of the first generations of sedans have to follow it every year and produce anti-corrosion treatment. Over time, closer to the nineties, the Germans still eliminated this problem - now the bottom of the car consists of galvanized steel. In all generations, this sedan was famous for its durable MacPherson suspension. It served much longer and broke less often, unlike other car pendants. In addition, it was very soft (which is rare for sports cars), and when hitting an unevenness, the driver hardly felt a blow. The main plus that the owners talk about in the reviews is the wonderful soundproofing of the cabin. When driving at speeds up to 140 km / h, engine noise is almost inaudible.
And what's inside the cabin?
The interior is quite spacious, but only two people can fit in the back. This suggests that this sedan is absolutely not suitable for a large family. But for businessmen and other representatives - the perfect car. In recent generations, the BMW 316 was pleasantly surprised by its ergonomics, as well as the functionality and convenient location of the measuring instruments. The steering wheel does not completely obscure the view, moreover, it is very easy to control. The luggage compartment is not too large - medium size. But on the BMW 316 compact it is even smaller.
BMW for Russia
For driving on our roads, such a machine is out of competition. Sedans with carbureted engines can safely consume ninety-third gasoline. Thanks to the soft suspension mentioned above, the BMW 316 behaves perfectly in our pits. The brake system also has no shortcomings - everything is done at the highest level. That is why this car is so popular in Russia. Despite the fact that often on our streets there are 20-year-old models, they can easily compete with any other car.