Representative photoWheel alignment for a 2008 BMW M
Wheel alignment for the 2008 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
- 14.7 to 18.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
- Length
- 4.62 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 2008 BMW M for wheel alignment
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
- 4 bodies this year: m3 2dr coupe rwd, m3 4dr sedan rwd, x5m 4dr suv awd and x6m 4dr suv awd.
2008 BMW M: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,150 | US$5,150 | US$6,300 | US$6,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,146 | $5,146 | $6,336 | $6,336 |
| Dimension | M3 2dr Coupe Rwd | M3 4dr Sedan Rwd | X5m 4dr Suv Awd | X6m 4dr Suv Awd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.62 m (182 in) | 4.58 m (180 in) | 4.85 m (191 in) | 4.89 m (193 in) |
| Width | 1.80 m (71 in) | 1.82 m (72 in) | 1.99 m (78 in) | 1.98 m (78 in) |
| Height | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.77 m (70 in) | 1.70 m (67 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.76 m (109 in) | 2.76 m (109 in) | 2.93 m (115 in) | 2.93 m (115 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,655 kg (3,649 lb) | 1,651 kg (3,640 lb) | 2,435 kg (5,368 lb) | 2,435 kg (5,368 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 2008 BMW M
- NHTSA lists 8 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 91 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (42), engine (23) and electrical system (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V017000 | 2020-01-15 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive,... |
| 19V472000 | 2019-06-19 | electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power. |
| 18V248000 | 2018-04-18 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S... |
| 17V676000 | 2017-10-25 | electrical system:wiring | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning... |
| 16V071000 | 2016-02-05 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i,... |
| 13V407000 | 2013-09-11 | exterior lighting:tail lights | BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an... |
| 12V126000 | 2012-03-26 | electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT... |
| 08V595000 | 2008-11-14 | power train:clutch assembly | BMW IS RECALLING 2,500 MY 2008-2009 M3 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AN OPTIONAL DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM INVOLVES THE DOUBLE CLUTCH GEARBOX. IN A SITUATION OF RAPID VEHICLE DECELERATION, THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE MAY PERFORM A MULTISTAGE DOWNSHIFT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 BMW M: Wheel alignment
For a wheel alignment on the 2008 BMW M, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. A crooked steering wheel on a straight road is a common sign the alignment is off.
Details the shop needs
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 4.0L 8-cylinder. The powertrain here is the 4.0L 8-cylinder with rear-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual.
What we arrange
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
We collect the rental when your car is back. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Between shop visits
Check that all lights work every few weeks. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
Before the shop starts
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up.
When you know your dates
Need a rental too? Add it to the same request.
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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