1999 BMW

M3 Convertible

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L

BMW M3: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 174 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 107 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,175 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 11
Reported injuries: 2

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

AIR BAGS38%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC15%
TIRES15%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8%
POWER TRAIN8%
STEERING8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 13 total.

BMW M3: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance: 4 yr
Maintenance: 3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.