BMW
BMW automobiles are thought of
as a driver's car -- the ultimate driving machine! For the
most part, those purchasing a BMW will not be disappointed, the
cars perform and handle better than most other cars on the
road.
It's extremely easy to decipher
and understand the full BMW line-up of automobiles.
Essentially, BMW designed three classes of automobiles, four
passenger cars, two passenger roadsters, and SUVs. Within these
segments, there are a series of models which in turn offer
various engine and performance packages. BMW traditionally
uses either a number or a letter to describe the model number
and a number after that which corresponds to the engine
displacement size.
BMW 3 Series
In North
America, the four passenger entry level model is known as the 3
series. The all-new entry level 2006 328i starts at only $33,300
and because of its high residual (resale) values, lease rates
are extraordinarily low. The redesigned BMW 2006 330i at $36,300
is also a new model offering 300 horsepower and a large list of
standard equipment. The 328xi and 330xi are
four-wheel-drive sedans.
BMW 5 Series
The
larger five series has also been recently redesigned. All 5
series automobiles are four-door rear wheel drive sedans. Prices
range from $41,800 for there 528i sedan to over $55,800
for the 545i sedan. A new high-performance M5 is also
available.
BMW 6 Series
The new
325 hp 6 series 645ci coupe starting at $69,900 and the 645ci
convertible starting at $76,900 are two-door, high-performance,
personal luxury automobiles.
BMW 7 Series
The 7
Series comes in a slightly smaller "i" short wheelbase and the
"Li" long wheelbase model. The 745's 4.4 liter engine
produces 325-hp and the V12 760 produces 438-hp. Prices range
from about $70.000 to about $117,300.
BMW X
Series
BMW X
Series are all
wheel drive 4
door SUVs. The
X3 2.5 starts
at $30,300, the
BMW X5 3.0i
lists for
$41,700, and the
top of the
line BMW X5
4.8 lists for
$70.100. BMW
likes to call
there SUV's
"Sports
Activity
Vehicles"
(SAV)
BMW Z4
Series
The
two Z4
models include
the $34.300 Z4
Roadster 2.5i
with a 2.5
liter 184-hp
six and the
225-hp 3 liter
Z4 Roadster
3.0i
