1990 BMW M for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1990 BMW M for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1990 BMW M specs
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 |
1990 BMW M: every figure
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1990 BMW M
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V178000 | 1998-08-04 | engine and engine cooling:cooling system | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE. IF THE INDICATIONS OF A CRITICAL OVERHEATING CONDITION IS NOT NOTICED BY THE DRIVER, IT IS... |
| 93V015000 | 1993-02-01 | visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core | THE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN SYSTEM PRESSURE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1990 BMW M?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1990 BMW M for sale by us right now. This page puts the 1990 BMW M in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Reading the spec sheet
It uses the 2.3L 4-cylinder and rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
The EPA rates it at 13.1 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 39 litres. That works out to about $22.93 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
The M in everyday use
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. Its 340 litre trunk is enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Who it is for
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A test week in the M tells you more than any review. Rent the M first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $22.93 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $229.30 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Choosing the right one
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 1990 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Want a price?
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1990 BMW M from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1990 BMW M for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1990 BMW M
Does CarmaCars sell the 1990 BMW M?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1990 BMW M before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1990 BMW M have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1990 BMW M cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4586.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.