Notable Cars & Trucks of 1998: The 1998 BMW M3
The 1998 BMW M3
Made in GERMANY for BMW, the M3 for 1998 is a leader in the 5-seat COUPE 2-DR segment. It retailed for $39,700 USD with a dealer cost of $34,880 USD.
Fuel Economy
The M3's standard 3.2L V6 DOHC 24V engine weighs in at 20 miles/gallon city driving using a 16.40 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The M3 retails for $39,700 USD with a invoice price of $34,880 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The M3 comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3175 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
M3 Dimensions
The 1998 M3 has standard length of 174.50 inches and a width of 67.30 inches. The M3 rides 52.60 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 3.50 inches. Front headroom is 37.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the M3 a radius of 38.10 inches. It uses 225/45R17 tires with a wheelbase of 106.30 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Front Side Airbag, Passenger Airbag. M3 optional equipment may include Cruise Control, CD Player, Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat, Manual Sunroof.
Exterior color choices include Alpine White, Arctic Silver Metallic, Boston Green Metallic, Bright Red, Cosmos Black Metallic, Dakar Yellow II, Estoril Blue Metallic, Techno Violet Metallic with interior choices of Black Leather, Light Gray Leather, Magma Leather, Modena Natur Leather, Mulberry Leather. The M3 seats 5 people with 41.20 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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