Model year guide

1989 BMW M3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 BMW M3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1989 BMW M3 at a glance

Combined18 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1989 BMW M3 MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Passenger volume81 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1989 BMW M3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Fuel only$22,750
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1989 BMW M3 vehicles on record

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1989 BMW M3 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1989 BMW M3 get?

The 1989 BMW M3 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (15 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.