2001 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 to 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2001 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.
2001 BMW M specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.2L 6-cylinder | 3.2L 6-cylinder | 4.9L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.3 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 325 g/km | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 | $24.15 | $27.48 |
2001 BMW M: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.2 L | 3.2 L | 4.9 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 15 | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 22 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 17 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 20 | 18 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$4,850 | US$5,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $4,830 | $5,496 |
| Dimension | M3 2dr Cabriolet | M3 2dr Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.49 m (177 in) | 4.49 m (177 in) |
| Width | 1.76 m (69 in) | 1.76 m (69 in) |
| Height | 1.37 m (54 in) | 1.37 m (54 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.73 m (107 in) | 2.73 m (107 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,550 kg (3,417 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 2001 BMW M
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (8), power train (5) and air bags (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V018000 | 2020-01-15 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger... |
| 14V428000 | 2018-06-11 | air bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans,... |
| 17V047000 | 2017-01-20 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a... |
| 03V421000 | 2003-10-24 | air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A MICROPROCESSOR IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE, WHICH ACTIVATES THE FRONT AIR BAGS, THE SIDE AIR BAGS, THE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONERS, AND THE BATTERY SAFETY TERMINAL, MAY HAVE A MALFUNCTION THAT COULD LEAD TO AN UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF ONE OR MORE OF THESE COMPONENTS. |
| 01V245000 | 2001-07-31 | parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TWO SCREWS THAT SECURE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE BACKING PLATE WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE SCREWS COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL INTO THE PARKING BRAKE DRUM. |
| 01V001000 | 2001-01-04 | tires:sidewall | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 18-INCH TIRES. (18-INCH TIRES ARE STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON THE M5 AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE 7-SERIES MODELS). THE MACHINE USED TO MOUNT AND INFLATE THE TIRES ON THE WHEELS AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE SIDEWALL OF ONE OR MORE TIRES. THE DAMAGED... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
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Buying the 2001 BMW M
Does CarmaCars sell the 2001 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 2001 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 2001 BMW M have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2001 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.