1997 BMW 3-Series Review

1997 BMW 3-Series is a Coupe 2-dr style car measuring 174.50 in length and 53.80 in height. Made in Germany, 1997 BMW 3-Series has 7 trims priced by the manufacturer at 33,150 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 1997 BMW 3-Series. It’s seating 5 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 16.40 gallon. The engine is 1.9L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 22 - 23 of gasoline in the city and 22 - 23 on highways.

Make: BMW
Model: 3-Series
Trims Available: 7
Location: GERMANY
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Engine: 1.9L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 4
MSRP: $33,150 USD
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 31 HWY
Tires: 205/60R15
Tank Size: 16 gallon

BMW 3-Series 1997 Trims

1997 BMW 3-Series 318is

Engine: 1.9L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 31 HWY

1997 BMW 3-Series 318i

Engine: 1.9L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 31 HWY

1997 BMW 3-Series 328i

Engine: 2.8L L6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 - 20 City / 26 - 29 HWY

1997 BMW 3-Series 318ti

Engine: 1.9L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 31 HWY

1997 BMW 3-Series 328iC

Engine: 2.8L L6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 19 - 20 City / 26 - 29 HWY

1997 BMW 3-Series 318iC

Engine: 1.9L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 22 - 23 City / 31 HWY

1997 BMW 3-Series 328iS

Engine: 2.8L L6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 - 20 City / 26 - 29 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • WBABH8325VEY12141
  • WBABH7325VEY02039
  • WBABH832XVEY11633
  • WBABH7322VEY02290
  • WBABH7320VEY02028
  • WBABH7321VEY02085
  • WBABH7322VEY01494
  • WBABH7322VEY02192
  • WBABH7324VEY01500
  • WBABH7325VEY01845
  • WBABH7329VEY01699
  • WBABH7329VEY01895
  • WBABH7329VEY02142
  • WBABH732XVEY02165
  • WBABH732XVEY02182
  • WBABH732XVEY02280
  • WBABH8320VEY11883
  • WBABH8322VEY11447
  • WBABH8322VEY11982
  • WBABH8322VEY12310
  • WBABH8323VEY11716
  • WBABH8323VEY11859
  • WBABH8325VEY12317
  • WBABH8326VEY11659
  • WBABH8328VEY12327
  • WBABH832XVEY11664
  • WBABH7327VEY02284
  • WBABH7322VEY01804
  • WBABH7326VEY01904
  • WBABH7327VEY02124

Safety & Recalls

Recall 06E023000 started on /Date(1142226000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

Recall 06E026000 started on /Date(1143090000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Recall 06E044000 started on /Date(1148270400000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.

Recall 06E064000 started on /Date(1153108800000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

FAQ

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If you consider used 1997 BMW 3-Series look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 1997 BMW 3-Series’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 22 - 23 miles, which is higher then 1996 BMW 3-Series.

The 1997 BMW 3-Series is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 4 recalls recorded in our database for 1997 BMW 3-Series that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1997 BMW 3-Series is its excellent fuel economy. 1997 BMW 3-Series has a 1.9L L4 DOHC 16V engine and It gets 22 - 23/31 mpg city/highway.

BMW All models of 1997

BMW 3-Series

$21,390 - $41,390
22 - 23 City / 31 HWY
7 Trims
5
0
1.9L L4 DOHC 16V

BMW 5-Series

$21,390 - $41,390
22 - 23 City / 31 HWY
7 Trims
5
0
1.9L L4 DOHC 16V

BMW 7-Series

$21,390 - $41,390
22 - 23 City / 31 HWY
7 Trims
5
0
1.9L L4 DOHC 16V

BMW 8-Series

$21,390 - $41,390
22 - 23 City / 31 HWY
7 Trims
5
0
1.9L L4 DOHC 16V

BMW M3

$21,390 - $41,390
22 - 23 City / 31 HWY
7 Trims
5
0
1.9L L4 DOHC 16V

BMW Z3

$21,390 - $41,390
22 - 23 City / 31 HWY
7 Trims
5
0
1.9L L4 DOHC 16V

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