Bmw M Roadster 1998
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1998 BMW M Roadster.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Two Seaters Two-seater.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | Regular | |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 18 MPG | 26 MPG | 423.19 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1998 BMW M Roadster?
- The 1998 BMW M Roadster has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 18 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 26 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1998 BMW M Roadster?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1998 BMW M Roadster can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1998 BMW M Roadster?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1998 BMW M Roadster is $2550.
- 3.2L 6 cylinder 5-speed manual
Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive M Roadster
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.2 Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.2 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 13990 Model name (carline) M Roadster Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 22.2 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 36.0 EPA vehicle size class Two Seaters You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B340714 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. Cause material-
- 000799 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information on revised schematics developed for 1998 model year vehicles produced from 9/97. *tt
- 120299 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Customer may complain of engine running rough on cold start. *tt
- 651698 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Procedures on installing i-bus wire for the cd changer. *tt
- 61 11 98 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES: Information on installing cable straps on battery cable. *tt
- 620798 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Installation of voltmeter. *yc
- 65 11 98 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information on the new bmw remote keyless entry security system kit. *yc
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20110131 |
I did a quick search of the nhtsa database and have found approx. 60 complaints about this exact safety issue. I'm quite surprised that the nhtsa has not sanctioned bmw about this problem. After being informed that this is a common safety problem with these cars and being advised to check for it, i found that the spot welds holding the differential mount to the sub-frame had torn loose, and the sub-frame and mount were both beginning to tear. Had i not found the problem in time, the differential would have separated completely from the car (as has happened to others).
| No | No | N | None | None | 20091222 |
Rattling noise from back of vehicle. Local shop replaced worn exhaust bracket; did not fix problem. Shop looked more closely at car and saw cracks in differential bracket and cracks in rear subframe. Took car to local frame shop and they also saw popped tack welds. Quoted $1800 to fix. Advised car is not safe to drive in this condition. I saw the cracks and i am inclined to believe them. Car creaks, groans, and rattles a lot when being driven. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20080709 |
My 1998 bmw m roadster, with under 71,000 miles, is showing signs of rear subframe failure. I am aware that this has happened on many of them that were driven hard on tracks, but this car has been used almost exclusively for driving on the highway to/from work and between chattanooga and atlanta. After recently hearing some more rattling from the rear, i've lifted the trunk mat and found the tell-tale sign: popping spot-welds. I'm not sure how severe it is at this point, and as a student, i can't afford to take it to a dealership or other shop to have it checked yet, but it will become a severe problem, and i have heard that bmw is unlikely to offer any assistance. I would like any advice you can offer. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20080127 |
My bmw m roadster has sustained a massive chassis and subframe failure making the car unsafe to drive and inoperable. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20071204 |
2 months ago my exhaust system dropped on my car, and was rubbing on the rear differential. I took it into a shop, and the exhaust bracket was modified to clear the differential. I went in to have my belts replaced yesterday, and found that the entire rear subframe of my car had torn away from the body. This is a manufacturing defect. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20070202 |
I have a 1998 bmw m roadster. The subframe is starting to rupture (tear) and welds in the trunk are breaking. If this continues the result could cause an accident. The problem was just diagnosed so no repair action has been taken. *nm
| No | No | N | None | None | 20061224 |
I read about the rear subframe tearing off of bmw z3s and m roadsters and decided to have a look at mine. Found the welds holding the subframe on were failing badly and the bracket hold my rear differential was splitting. This is a very common problem i guess. *nm
| No | No | N | None | None | 20060422 |
I have a 1998 bmw m roadster with 101,000 miles on it. The rear of the car has many cracks in the rear subframe and trunk area, including the differential mount. The car was never raced or autocrossed, but is my daily transport to work. This is very dangerous, as the transaxles could easily fall out of the car at speed. Fortunately, i spotted it while replacing the exhaust and no one was hurt. I am a phd materials scientist and spot this as metal fatigue. *nm
| No | No | N | None | None | 20051003 |
Tear in subframe of rear differential support. *jb