Representative photoAuto paint for a 1997 BMW M
Auto paint for the 1997 BMW M: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
- Length
- 4.43 m
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 1997 BMW M for auto paint
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
- 2 bodies this year: m3 2dr coupe and m3 4dr sedan.
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.
The 1997 BMW M: Auto paint
The 1997 BMW M needs paint work? Send photos and when it suits you. Paint work is matched to the original colour, panel by panel or the whole car.
About your M
Tell us the year and the trim; the details change from one to the next. As a small car, it is a straightforward size for this work. It is 4.43 m long. It fits most condo and driveway spots. Keep the repair invoice with the car's records.
From request to appointment
Tell us whether you can drop the car off or need it collected. Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price. Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off.
Keep driving meanwhile
We collect the rental when your car is ready. While it is repaired, rent from us: an insurance replacement rental when the repair is a claim your adjuster approves, or at our usual rates. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Pricing, plainly
Older paint or heavy wear can mean more preparation before the main work. For repairs, the price depends on the parts, the paint and the hours of work. If we find something unexpected, we ask before we change the price.
Getting the car ready
Tell us about any marks or damage already on the car, so we note them together. If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive. Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day.
After the work
Look over the work in daylight when you collect the car. New paint needs time to harden fully; ask us when it is safe to wash and wax.
How long you are without it
Most small jobs fit within a day; larger ones are booked over several days. We keep you posted if the timing changes.
Ready when you are
A person reads every request and replies with the next step.
Request auto paint
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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Tell us your dates and we look for a car while yours is in for you. Nothing is booked or charged.
Auto paint: the 1997 BMW M
Can I rent a car while my 1997 BMW M is in for auto paint?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book auto paint for my 1997 BMW M?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.
How big is the 1997 BMW M?
m3 2dr coupe: 4.43 m long, 1.71 m wide, 1.34 m high; m3 4dr sedan: 4.43 m long, 1.70 m wide, 1.37 m high (NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications).