Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1997 BMW M
Car diagnostics for the 1997 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
- 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
- Length
- 4.43 m
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 1997 BMW M for car diagnostics
- 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: Car diagnostics
For a diagnostic check on your 1997 BMW M, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Details the shop needs
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. 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. Under the hood: the 3.2L 6-cylinder and rear-wheel drive.
Who does what
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
A car while yours is in the shop
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
Car care, briefly
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Make a request
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
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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