Representative photoCar battery replacement for a 2003 BMW M
Car battery replacement for the 2003 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
- 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Minicompact Cars
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 2003 BMW M for car battery replacement
- Body: minicompact cars (EPA size class).
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.
The 2003 BMW M: Car battery replacement
Need battery service for your 2003 BMW M? A trusted shop does the work, not CarmaCars, and we keep you driving meanwhile. 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. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.2L 6-cylinder. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Power comes from the 3.2L 6-cylinder, driving through a 6-speed manual.
Our part and the shop's part
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Stay on the road
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Between shop visits
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
What to ask
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Make a request
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
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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