Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1989 BMW M
Car diagnostics for the 1989 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
- 13.1 to 19.6 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact 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 1989 BMW M for car diagnostics
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1989 BMW M: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 9 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 12 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 14 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$6,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $6,860 |
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 1989 BMW M
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V178000 | 1998-08-04 | engine and engine cooling:cooling system | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE. IF THE INDICATIONS OF A CRITICAL OVERHEATING CONDITION IS NOT NOTICED BY THE DRIVER, IT IS... |
| 93V015000 | 1993-02-01 | visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core | THE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN SYSTEM PRESSURE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1989 BMW M: Car diagnostics
For a diagnostic check on the 1989 BMW M, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Your M and the shop
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. If you have the service history of your M, have it ready for the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The 2.3L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with rear-wheel drive.
What we arrange
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
A car meanwhile
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Good habits for your car
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
Make a request
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request car diagnostics
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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