Representative photoScratch repair for a 2003 BMW M
Scratch repair for the 2003 BMW M: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 13.8 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Minicompact Cars
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2003 BMW M for scratch repair
- 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.
Scratch repair: the 2003 BMW M
Scratch repair for the 2003 BMW M: tell us about the car, and a person replies with a price and a time. Light scratches can be polished out; deeper ones are filled and repainted.
Your M, up close
Tell us the year and the trim; the details change from one to the next. We note the car's condition with you when it comes in. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model; a repair visit is a good moment to ask whether each was done.
Booking the work
You can add a rental to the same request. If the job turns out larger, we ask you before doing more. A person reads your request and replies with the next step.
A car while yours is in
We collect the rental when your car is ready. Rent by the day while your car is in, delivered to you. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Aftercare
Rinse off winter salt regularly to protect paint and wheels. Keep a soft cloth in the car for small marks.
How the price is set
Paint colours with pearl or metallic finishes can take more work to match. A quote lists what is included, so you can compare it fairly. The same job can take more time on a car with more trim or detail.
Getting the car ready
Arrive at the time we confirm, so the work can start on schedule. If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive. Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim.
How long it takes
Tell us the date you need the car back, and we say whether it is realistic. Book a little ahead for larger jobs; small ones can be quicker to schedule.
Ask us
Ask for a quote today; it is free.
Request scratch repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Scratch repair: the 2003 BMW M
Can I rent a car while my 2003 BMW M is in for scratch repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book scratch repair for my 2003 BMW M?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.