Auto loans: 1998 BMW M
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 12.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 12.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1998 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1998 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 | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 291.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 | $19.38 |
1998 BMW M: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.2 L | 3.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 |
| 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$3,200 | US$3,525 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,876 |
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 1998 BMW M
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (16), power train (6) and air bags (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1998 BMW M for buyers
No 1998 BMW M is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. For anyone shopping for the 1998 BMW M, here are the facts that matter.
A buyer's checks
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on file, mostly about structure, power train and air bags. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Under the hood
The 3.2L 6-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
By the EPA's combined rating of 11.2 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 34 litres. Every 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who the M suits
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Space, size and seats
As a sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second. EPA lists 283 litres of luggage space, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the M first, and buy only if it fits your life. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the M for a week and see how it fits your life.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 1998 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Over to you
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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 1998 BMW M from us first.
Ask us about the 1998 BMW M
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 BMW M for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 BMW M
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 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 1998 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 1998 BMW M have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1998 BMW M cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3472.00.
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.