1997 BMW M for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1997 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.
1997 BMW M specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.2L 6-cylinder | 3.2L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.60 | $20.65 |
1997 BMW M: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.2 L | 3.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $4,130 |
| Dimension | M3 2dr Coupe | M3 4dr Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.43 m (174 in) | 4.43 m (174 in) |
| Width | 1.71 m (67 in) | 1.70 m (67 in) |
| Height | 1.34 m (53 in) | 1.37 m (54 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.71 m (107 in) | 2.71 m (107 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,440 kg (3,175 lb) | 1,440 kg (3,175 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. 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 1997 BMW M
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires (4), visibility (4) and air bags (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97V131000 | 1997-08-19 | vehicle speed control | THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING ON EITHER CABLE COULD BREAK DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES COUPLED WITH VIBRATION. IF THE BUSHING BREAKS, THE OUTER CABLE HOUSING CAN SEPARATE FROM THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
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 1997 BMW M from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 BMW M for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 BMW M
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 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 1997 BMW M before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 30 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 BMW M have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 BMW M cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3920.00.
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.