Representative photoBattery boost for a 2004 BMW M
Battery boost for the 2004 BMW M: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.8 to 14.3 L/100 km
- Body
- Minicompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 BMW M for battery boost
- Body: minicompact cars (EPA size class).
2004 BMW M: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.2 L | 3.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,850 | US$5,000 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,830 | $5,006 |
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 2004 BMW M
- NHTSA lists 3 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 31 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (9), power train (6) and visibility (6). 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the M
Your 2004 BMW M needs battery service? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Your car, your notes
If you have the service history of your M, have it ready for the shop. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.2L 6-cylinder. Its powertrain is the 3.2L 6-cylinder with rear-wheel drive.
How we help
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. We collect the rental when your car is back. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Good habits for your car
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Your move
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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