1997 BMW M3 Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Great steering, top-notch suspension, and nice exterior styling.
Cons
- Spartan interior and cramped passenger compartment.
What’s new
To the delight of sports car enthusiasts who need the practicality of four doors, BMW releases a sedan version of the M3. Identical to the coupe in virtually every respect, the 1997 BMW M3 sedan is available with either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. Note that the coupe is no longer available with the automatic.
For sale nearby
7 listings
- $25,999fair price
- 30,000 miles
- No accidents, 6 owners, personal use only
- 18 City / 26 Hwy MPG
- Lotus Auto Sales (1,086 mi away)
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Located in Austin, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBSCD9329VEE06660
Stock: 1431
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-16-2024 - $17,995
- 125,000 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 5 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 18 City / 26 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Expo Car Premium (1,128 mi away)
- Sun Roof (Sliding)
- Reverse Camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System
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Located in Boerne, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WBSCD0329VEE12552
Stock: E12552
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$182/mo for M3 Base
M3 Base
vs
$164/mo
Avg. Compact Car
BMW M3 Owner Reviews
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1997 BMW M3 SEDAN
5 out of 5 starsjohn, 06/21/2009
1997 BMW M3 4dr Sedan
1st new car I ever bought & still own 12 years later, tracked it when under warranty, only issues was brake rotors & too much restriction in power steering boost. STOCK SUSPENSION WAS SHOT AFTER 50,000 MILES, went to turner ms bilstein sport/h&r sport springs. Never looked back. Re-did rear this year. Under bilstein warrenty. Issues were blown head gasket @105,000 miles, rebuilt rear … axles@ 115,000 & VANOS @ 95,000& lower control arms @ 90,000 all par for the course, mobile one only in engine, trans, rear & power steering 25 mpg.
FUN CAR but better be a DIY past 120K
4 out of 5 starsKelli, 08/26/2009
1997 BMW M3 4dr Sedan
I have put SEVERAL thousand dollars into repairs into this car over the last months. If you can't do the work yourself expect to sink lots of bucks into it!
This is the car for you!!!
4.75 out of 5 starsBimmerboim3, 09/11/2009
1997 BMW M3 2dr Coupe
After being the laughing stock of my high school football teammates with a 1991 bright teal Acura Integra, I decided that it was time to upgrade to a BMW. I have always liked BMWs, but I didn't think that I could afford the repairs, but I was completely misinformed. With a total of 171k miles, I couldn't be any happier with my M3. After 4 years of ownership, my repairs pair bills have … been half the price of my girlfriend's Nissan 200sx, which she has had for 2 years. If you are looking for a true sports car with the body of a tank and reliability of a Honda, this is the car for you!!!!!
I love this car
4.63 out of 5 starsDennis, 09/20/2010
1997 BMW M3 2dr Coupe
This is a car that was built to be driven. Plenty of power and great handling makes this a very fun car to drive. For the most part it is very predictable and feedback provides plenty of warning when pushing the limits on corners.
1997 M3 Highlights
Coupe
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $182/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 9.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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