Trim Report

BMW M3 Special2017

Includes:GTSCRTLime Rock Park EditionFrozen Edition

Special Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$28,500
$29K–$77K
32 listings67,188 avg miles
All Trims
From$49,599
1 listings|$50K–$50K
CS
From$53,022
29 listings|$53K–$140K
CS
From$53,022
29 listings|$53K–$140K
Competition
From$38,900
599 listings|$39K–$126K
Standard
From$38,900
600 listings|$39K–$126K
Data coming soon
CSLSpecialTouring

BMW M3 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2017 BMW M3 trims

Low Concern

The 2017 BMW M3 has a low safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 3 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

1
Recalls
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
16V6530002016-09-09
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.

Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 3 owners have filed complaints about the 2017 BMW M3. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Fuel System, Gasoline1
02Power Train1
03Electrical System1
3 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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BMW M3 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2017 BMW M3 trims

19–20mpg combined
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17city
·
24-26hwy
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$2,900-$3,050/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2017 BMW M3 returns 19–20 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
M3 - Manual 6-spd
20mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city26 hwy~$2,900/yr4/10 Average
M3 - Automatic (AM-S7)
19mpg
3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Special Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2017 BMW M3 Special

How does the Special compare to other BMW M3 trims?

the Special sits in a specific spot in the 2017 BMW M3 lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2017 BMW M3 page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2017 BMW M3 Special?

Budget for standard Special maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2017 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the BMW M3 Special?

The best model year for the BMW M3 Special comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the BMW M3 overview.

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