Let's start with a handsome photo of track day.
First determine your own needs, then constantly narrow the scope, weigh between sensibility and rationality, and choose within the budget. I believe that everyone's car selection process will not be too different. The following are some of my personal ways of thinking and experiences, hoping to give you some enlightening and useful information.
Let me briefly talk about my car scene: I usually drive by myself, and there will be a need for family and friends to ride on weekends. At the same time, due to playing bands and frequent rehearsals and performances, there are still some requirements for the loading capacity of vehicles (five people in the limit state, two guitars, 1 bass, a pack of cymbals and some sporadic equipment, and the actual measurement is completely acceptable). I know many people will say that the short axis is the essence, but don't forget that space takes up no space and is really humbled, especially for my use scene, Li Zhen's is more suitable. Moreover, as a special edition of the motherland, it is a pity that it is not made in Germany to enjoy the treatment of only a handful of Li Can (530i can be bought all over the world, and there is only one 530Li). Of course, there are also comprehensive factors such as price factors and post-maintenance factors. In short, everyone's needs are really different about the usage scenarios. Determining your needs before buying a car is the first step.
In fact, everyone will have some so-called "obsessive-compulsive disorder" factors when buying a car, and these factors are often the details. For example, some people will be very concerned about the weight of the door and the texture of the handle; Some people care about the clarity of reversing images; Some people will care about the smoothness and beauty of the human-computer interaction interface, and so on. For me, the ceiling of the car must be dark this time, which is a hard condition. For automobile manufacturing, many details really affect consumers' judgment at all times. Especially some places that can be seen and touched. Imagine, when we saw it in the 4s shop and got on the bus, did we already judge it? This "first impression" usually occurs before the test ride and test drive.
Blow off the 5-series door handle. It can be said that this is a place that must be touched every time you drive. It feels delicate and comfortable!
At that time, there were several substitute products: Audi S3 wanted to be younger, but the space was really too small. The confrontation between rationality and sensibility was rationality. At that time, S4 didn't seem to be listed yet. So although I was very excited, I ruled it out early. ? What we see on the street now, and will see it more often, did cause some interference to the choice at that time, mainly because the space was large, the interior was very textured, and there was a good balance between modernity and retro. At the same time, all the details are in place, and the door handle and taillights are extra points. It's just that driving such a car is a little too greasy for me, and I haven't passed the mental barrier in the end. But the mainland is indeed a very good choice at this level. ? The direct competition of Mercedes-Benz E is definitely comparable, but in fact, on the one hand, the driving quality is not as good as that of BMW, on the other hand, the overall "luxury" interior is too easy to get bored. At first glance, this kind of interior style really makes people feel beautiful, but the more you savor it, the more boring it becomes. The materials used for work are rough, at least not in my place. My principle is not afraid of simplicity, and I am afraid that it will not stand the test of time and the details are not in place. ? Audi A6? Avant mentioned my pursuit of space earlier, so Avant must be considering it. I have to say that I like the appearance and interior design of the previous generation Audi very much (I don't like the design with strong sense of technology now, so I will expand it below), but because Avant's fare increase configuration options are similar to Porsche's, the budget is difficult to control, and the feeling of crock still needs money to pay the bill, so I gave up. ? Volvo S90 still has some feelings for Volvo, which is famous for its safety in Northern Europe. When I was a child, I was S40, XC90. But when you feel the real car at the same depth, the details, the texture of the interior and the durability are almost unfinished. However, S90 is really long, and there is a lot of space in the back row, which has a feeling of being too big. May consider targeting the European and American markets. ? At that time, the BMW 3 Series was the end of the F Series, and the 3 Series offered a large discount. However, after comparing Series 3 and Series 5, we decided to buy new products instead of old ones. In addition to the space interior, the difference in driving texture is very obvious. After all, it is not a level product. Of course, I personally feel that the new three series has really narrowed the gap with the five series. At that time, I was moved by the sliding back and borderless door of 3GT, but now that 3GT has been discontinued, I won't expand it too much.
Since so many choices have been ruled out, this choice is well thought out. You can always find many reasons to buy, but as long as there is one reason why you don't want to buy, you are likely to miss it. Fortunately, I didn't find this unacceptable reason on 530Li. Although there are some configuration regrets, it turns out that 530Li meets my expectations in all aspects after two years of use. Aside from my personal obsessive-compulsive disorder and many subjective preferences, its performance can be called the benchmark of C-class cars. Even in my heart, I believe that this generation of 5 series will become another classic. As for whether it can become a symbol of the times, let time test it.
In fact, the first time I saw this photo, I knew the answer in my heart.
As the leading work of BMW's brand-new design language, G38 really made my eyes shine. Compared with the previous generation of 5 series brands, the attributes of sports are more prominent, while maintaining a balance in space, luxury and many other aspects. What attracted me at that time was the 65,438+09-inch wheels, the muscular feeling outlined by the tail lines, and the just-right tension beauty of the front face of the car (I even think some angles are better than the M5). The appearance is mineral white, and the texture in the sun is more obvious than that in dark color, and it is also more resistant to dirt. In addition, Li seems to be more harmonious than me in my eyes, and the slimmer body seems to show the aura of medium and large cars better, which is of course subjective.
I think the front face is just right, and there is a kind of tension beauty in the massiness.
The muscles outlined by the lateral rear lines are full. Some people don't like the black rear bumper very much, but I think it is very harmonious.
The taillights are also very nice and sharp.
I want to give you a new perspective on the inside. Many people think that the interior of BMW is not good, and there is no surprise. However, in addition to the official statement to avoid distracting drivers too much, this way of reducing consumers' psychological expectations has indeed won consumers' love for products for a long time. For example, because the interior of Mercedes-Benz E-Class is so amazing from the beginning, you are in a constant process of changing from like to boring during use. However, BMW's interior didn't surprise you much at first. On the contrary, there will be no such psychological gap in the process of use, and even you will feel like it because you accept this setting. You can taste my logic.
Back to the interior of the 5 series, of course, I want to make it clear that the interior gap between the previous generation 3 series and this generation 5 series is cliff-like, but the interior of the 3 series is much better now, but the interior of the 3 series and 5 series is still a watershed. For me, the interior of the 5 series can be said to be just right. It seems that the difference is not so obvious compared with our higher-end products, and it is also very attractive compared with other brands. And it is true that BMW's interior design is more "advanced". This is discussed from the perspective of design, not from the perspective of consumer preferences. After all, each brand has its own differentiated brand positioning and its own target audience. We shouldn't judge the interior of BMW from the beginning. Try to understand what you think is bad, and maybe we will have a new feeling. The front is far away, so to sum up, BMW's interior design is actually not bad, but the texture is poor and the new ideas are poor. Now the texture is also improving, and new ideas will gradually fade over time. Because there is basically no choice of interior trim strips in China, what you can choose is the color of the seat. Volcanic red interior with mineral white metallic paint is very attractive.
It is a highlight of interior design to echo the welcome light inside and outside.
I have a good grasp of the drumstick stall, but in fact, you can't last long while driving. I feel that this part has a good overall design, sufficient storage space and convenient operation. The only fly in the ointment is that there is always an illusion that the wood grain is spilled and not cleaned up.
As the saying goes, buying is not as good as selling, and motivation is improved together with configuration. So, in other words, only low power with high power, low power with high power and high power with high power are most suitable. Of course, according to the budget and my own emphasis, I chose the low allocation with high motivation. On the one hand, I don't want to be vague about the motivation of the 5 series. On the other hand, I'm completely uninterested in some so-called functions, so I chose 530 to lead. In addition to daily driving, I have also been to the track several times. Let's talk about motivation.
I have seen too many remarks about where BMW's control points, and I think this sentence is too vague and irresponsible. Based on my usage, I may have to make some different sounds here. Commuting about 60 kilometers a day under the road conditions in Beijing, BMW's control and feedback on road details will make me feel a little tired. Coupled with the 5-meter-long conductor and the psychological pressure under the scary road conditions in Beijing. It is really impossible to say that driving is an easy thing. In fact, the so-called manipulation and comfort are the opposite. Although Series 5 tries to find a balance between the two, we are talking about driver-based control and passenger-based riding. After driving for a long time, I am both a driver and a passenger, so under such circumstances, my needs will be more inclined to passengers. The comfort of Japanese sofa and the ease of turning around with one finger may be more suitable for long-distance driving. Therefore, excellent handling does not mean easy driving. Of course, in the case of good road conditions, I occasionally drive violently within the scope permitted by law, which is the essence of BMW's driving texture. Similarly, you need to pay physical strength and attention to control this car. In addition, I also used 530Li to get off the King Kong and Reiss tracks. To tell the truth, driving in the city doesn't have to be uncomfortable. The limit state of a car is much farther than you think. Of course, BMW's communication between people and cars is absolutely impeccable. In addition to the recognition of too many people, you can also experience it through a test drive.
I don't know if I have an illusion every time I sit in the co-pilot position. I always feel that the co-pilot handles road bumps better than the driver. Sitting on it is more comfortable and relaxing. Of course, this may also be due to the psychological effect of not driving, but the overall feeling of riding is very good. Especially the angle and support of the rear seats, I also made a deep comparison with other competing products. I think BMW's rear seats are well balanced, neither grandiose nor cheap, which also explains the balance of operation and riding of this generation of 5 Series.
Harman Kardon Speaker: It's still much better than ordinary sound quality. As for whether this 1w value is worth it, you have to weigh it yourself. If you are really tired of interior decoration, you can brush a hidden atmosphere lamp and replace it with a luminous cover plate in Bao Hua, which is also a tired adjustment.
Hub: I think this 19-inch hub is much better than it is now, a bit like M2C and a bit like Porsche, which is one of the differences between the old and the new.
Spoon headlight: It's really useful. Be sure to choose one with a spoon lamp, otherwise the face value is really different. In addition, it is the bane of high beam dogs.
Black decorative strip: This strip was later changed from bright black to chrome plated. I think the sense of luxury has indeed increased a little, but the sense of relative movement is weaker. Personally, I think chrome-plated ones look better with black ones.
This official map is also very handsome.
Fuel consumption: 9.2 oil per 100 kilometers can be expected, which is basically 80% in comfort mode and 20% in sports mode, and there is no energy-saving mode. I estimate that if you always run long distances, you can achieve lower fuel consumption by turning on the energy-saving mode. ? CD player: For a driver who is still listening to a physical CD, I personally prefer this configuration. It's always good to keep some traditions.
LCD dashboard:? This is why I said before that I am very resistant to some digital and technological things. LCD panels are certainly good. Of course it's convenient, but do you know when it will make you feel a little uncomfortable? That is, when the system sometimes gets stuck, the pointer gets stuck. In less than 0.5 seconds, you find that your pointer is fake. This feeling will really make me very frustrated. What if our life is a huge virtual game? What if the speed of the pointer is not the real speed? So, I really miss the original mechanical dashboard. The important thing is to yearn for that sense of reality.
Abnormal sound:? This point really needs to be emphasized. Decorative strips will ring as soon as they are exposed to the sun, as soon as the air conditioner is turned on, and some bumpy roads will ring. Although it is not a big problem, it is not only shocking, but also greatly affects the overall texture. I believe that many obsessive-compulsive riders have solved this problem in various DIY ways. Interested parties can go to various forums to have a look.
Air conditioning:? The cooling effect is really average, and it is necessary to adjust the air volume, but the noise will be correspondingly large when the air volume is large.
The wise saying "right is the best" applies to many places in life. Although you can't have your cake and eat it, at least 530Li is my choice that I don't regret. As a topic, it can stand the test of time. If I could go back in time, I believe I would still make the same choice.