2003 BMW M for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2003 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.
2003 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 | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 16.3 L/100 km | 16.3 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.0 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 325 g/km | 335 g/km | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $24.15 | $25.03 | $27.48 |
2003 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) | 22 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 17 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 20 | 18 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,850 | US$5,000 | US$5,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,830 | $5,006 | $5,496 |
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 2003 BMW M
- NHTSA lists 5 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 57 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (18), power train (14) and structure (5). 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,... |
| 15V318000 | 2015-05-28 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i... |
| 13V172000 | 2013-05-02 | air bags | BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator... |
| 03V160000 | 2003-04-29 | visibility:power window devices and controls | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE MIGHT NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
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Buying the 2003 BMW M
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 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 2003 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 2003 BMW M have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 BMW M cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,850 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4830.00.
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.