Car battery replacement for a 2001 BMW M
Car battery replacement for the 2001 BMW M: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.1 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Two Seaters
- Length
- 4.49 m
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2001 BMW M for car battery replacement
- Body: two seaters (EPA size class).
- 2 bodies this year: m3 2dr cabriolet and m3 2dr coupe.
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.
Car battery replacement: how we help
Car battery replacement for the 2001 BMW M: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your car, your notes
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the M. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Power: the 3.2L 6-cylinder; drive: rear-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
Stay on the road
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Before the shop starts
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Small things that help
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
Your move
Tell us the job and the car, and a person replies.
Request car battery replacement
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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