Representative photoWheel alignment for a 1997 BMW 5 Series
Wheel alignment for the 1997 BMW 5 Series: 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 14.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact 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 1997 BMW 5 Series for wheel alignment
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1997 BMW 5 Series: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 4.4 L | 4.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$4,350 | US$4,550 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $4,340 | $4,586 | $5,146 |
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 1997 BMW 5 Series
- 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 69 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (16), suspension (15) and air bags (7). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V183000 | 2004-04-12 | suspension:front | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO LONG EXPOSURES TO CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE MATERIAL STRUCTURE OF THE FRONT SPRING STRUT PLATE COULD BE AFFECTED. IN SOME CASES, THE STRUT PLATE COULD BEGIN TO CRACK, AND EVENTUALLY IT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE PLATE COULD CONTACT THE TIRE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment: how we help
Wheel alignment for your 1997 BMW 5 Series: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. Hitting a pothole hard can knock the wheels out of line.
Before the shop sees your 5 Series
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. If you have the service history of your 5 Series, have it ready for the shop. Power comes from the 2.8L 6-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual.
Who does what
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
Keep moving meanwhile
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
Good habits for your car
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
What to ask
Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare.
Let us know
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request wheel alignment
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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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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