Wheel alignment for a 1997 BMW 8 Series
Wheel alignment for the 1997 BMW 8 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
- 15.7 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 1997 BMW 8 Series for wheel alignment
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1997 BMW 8 Series: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.4 L | 5.4 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 12 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 15 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 18 | 18 |
| 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$5,500 | US$5,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,496 | $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 1997 BMW 8 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 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting (2) and electrical system (1). 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.
Arranging the work for the 8 Series
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a wheel alignment on the 1997 BMW 8 Series we arrange a trusted shop. A crooked steering wheel on a straight road is a common sign the alignment is off.
About your 8 Series
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. If you have the service history of your 8 Series, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Its powertrain is the 4.4L 8-cylinder with rear-wheel drive.
Who does what
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Keep moving meanwhile
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
What to ask
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare.
Between shop visits
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule.
Send a request
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
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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