BMW 3 Series 1997

BMW 3 Series Model	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
318ti	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.9L PULP 4 SP AUTO	Price From: $2,090	Price To: $12,760
318ti Sport	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.9L PULP 4 SP AUTO	Price From: $5,500	Price To: $8,030
328i Executive	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Price From: $5,830	Price To: $12,540
318is	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.9L PULP 4 SP AUTO	Price From: $2,090	Price To: $12,760
318i Limited	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.8L PULP 4 SP AUTO	Price From: $5,060	Price To: $7,590
328i High Line	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Price From: $8,140	Price To: $12,870
328i Executive	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP MAN	Price From: $5,830	Price To: $12,540
328i High Line	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Price From: $8,140	Price To: $12,870
318is	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 1.9L PULP 4 SP AUTO	Price From: $2,090	Price To: $12,760
328i Executive	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Price From: $5,830	Price To: $12,540
328i High Line	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Price From: $8,140	Price To: $12,870
328i	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Price From: $2,090	Price To: $12,760

BMW 3 Series 1997 VS The Competition

BMW 3 Series 1997 FAQs

It's unlikely to be the battery, as you've proved when the fully charged one didn't fix the problem. BMWs of that model had problems with the ignition switch and I would suspect that that's your problem. Next time it happens rapidly turn the switch on and off several times and see if you get any response. If you do it's the switch that is your problem.

What's the difference

THE 1997 model was an upgrade of the E36 introduced in 1991. There were two 328i coupes -- the Executive and the High Line. The Executive boasted air, dual airbags, ABS, alloys, CD sound, cruise, alarm, fog lamps, leather wheel and trim, and traction control. The High Line added sports seats. They go through brakes and tyres and can have radiator problems.

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BMW 3 Series 1997 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 1997 BMW 3 Series are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1710mm x 1393mm and can vary on the basis of model.

BMW 3 Series Model	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
318ti	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1393x1698x4210 mm	Ground Clearance: —
318ti Sport	Body Type: Hatchback	Height x Width x Length: 1393x1698x4210 mm	Ground Clearance: —
318is	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1393x1698x4433 mm	Ground Clearance: —
328i Executive	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1393x1698x4433 mm	Ground Clearance: —
328i High Line	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1393x1698x4433 mm	Ground Clearance: —
318i Limited	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1393x1710x4433 mm	Ground Clearance: —
318is	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1393x1710x4433 mm	Ground Clearance: —
328i Executive	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1366x1710x4433 mm	Ground Clearance: —
328i High Line	Body Type: Coupe	Height x Width x Length: 1366x1710x4433 mm	Ground Clearance: —
328i Executive	Body Type: Convertible	Height x Width x Length: 1348x1710x4433 mm	Ground Clearance: 102 mm
328i High Line	Body Type: Convertible	Height x Width x Length: 1348x1710x4433 mm	Ground Clearance: 102 mm
328i	Body Type: Convertible	Height x Width x Length: 1348x1710x4433 mm	Ground Clearance: —

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BMW 3 Series 1997 Wheel Size

Wheel size for the 1997 BMW 3 Series will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models. The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.

BMW 3 Series Model	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
316i	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: 185x65 R15	Front Rim: 6.0x15 in	Rear Rim: 6.0x15 in
318ti Sport	Body Type: Hatchback	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 7x15 in	Rear Rim: 7x15 in
318i	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 6x15 in	Rear Rim: 6x15 in
318i Executive	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 6x15 in	Rear Rim: 6x15 in
328i High Line	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 7x15 in	Rear Rim: 7x15 in
318i Limited	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 6x15 in	Rear Rim: 6x15 in
318is	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 7x15 in	Rear Rim: 7x15 in
328i Executive	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 7x15 in	Rear Rim: 7x15 in
328i High Line	Body Type: Coupe	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 7x15 in	Rear Rim: 7x15 in
328i	Body Type: Convertible	Front Tyre Size: —	Front Rim: 7x15 in	Rear Rim: 7x15 in
328i Executive	Body Type: Convertible	Front Tyre Size: 205x60 R15	Front Rim: 7.0x15 in	Rear Rim: 7.0x15 in
328i High Line	Body Type: Convertible	Front Tyre Size: 205x60 R15	Front Rim: 7.0x15 in	Rear Rim: 7.0x15 in

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BMW 3 Series 1997 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 1997 BMW 3 Series is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The BMW 3 Series currently offers fuel consumption from 8.5L/100km.

BMW 3 Series Model	Body Type	Specs	Fuel Consumption
316i	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.6L PULP 5 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 8.5L/100km
316i	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.6L PULP 4 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 9.0L/100km
318ti	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.9L PULP 4 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 9.5L/100km
318i	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.8L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 9.5L/100km
318i	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.8L ULP 5 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 9.0L/100km
323i	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.5L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 10.0L/100km
323i	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.5L PULP 5 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 10.5L/100km
328i	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 10.5L/100km
318is	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 1.9L PULP 5 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 9.5L/100km
318is	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 1.9L PULP 4 SP AUTO	Fuel Consumption: 10.0L/100km
328i	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP MAN	Fuel Consumption: 10.5L/100km

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BMW 3 Series 1997 Towing Capacity

The 1997 BMW 3 Series has maximum towing capacity of 1600kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.

BMW 3 Series Model	Body Type	Specs	Braked Capacity
316i	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.6L PULP 4 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 900kg
318ti Sport	Body Type: Hatchback	Specs: 1.9L PULP 4 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 900kg
318i	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.8L ULP 4 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1400kg
318i Executive	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.8L PULP 5 SP MAN	Braked Capacity: 1400kg
328i High Line	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1600kg
318i Limited	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 1.8L PULP 4 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1400kg
318is	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 1.9L PULP 4 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1400kg
328i Executive	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP MAN	Braked Capacity: 1600kg
328i High Line	Body Type: Coupe	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1600kg
328i	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1400kg
328i Executive	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1400kg
328i High Line	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 2.8L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Braked Capacity: 1400kg

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