2000 BMW 323 consumer reviews

This was my Mom?s car that I found for her about 16 years ago at the local dealership where I took my M3 for service on occasions. One previous owner with car in pristine certified pre-owned condition and about 25K miles. My Mom drove it for about 12 years before she couldn?t safely drive anymore. It has been garaged since new and dealer serviced until my Mom got it and I took over the routine maintenance. Aside from brakes, one BMW battery, (4) tires and a radiator repair it has needed nothing outside of my annual oil changes as my Mom drove it about 1500 - 2000 miles a year. The 6 cylinder in line six engine is one of the best made by BMW according to enthusiasts. I recently installed a new set of high quality wipers and had a local shop install new OEM struts and shocks. The car now has just over 60,000 miles on it. I have washed it often for my Mom and recently clay barred, waxed and completely detailed the interior and engine bay. Looks almost new. It is a bright white w light tan leather interior. Find a clean one and enjoy.

This BMW 323ci I own is a very fun, reliable, and practical car. It has close to 200,000 miles and is still running strong with no real issues. I love having the all leather seats and dash, the interior is great quality and is only faded a very little under the windows from sitting outside for 18 years. It handles great around corners, especially with the KONI shocks I installed, it is kind of slow in a straight line. It gets very good mileage (around 25-28) and does have 4 seats, although the rear seats are a little small for people 5?10? and taller. Mainenance is easy to do by yourself, oil filter and drain are easy to access, as well as the spark plugs and air filter. Overall I would rate this car at a 5, and it is especially a great value for the money as you can pick these up used for under $7000 today.

This car is ideal for a city person, single, and sporty. Very agile vehicle, nothing compares to it, stops on a dime, dry or wet, zero body roll, its 50% -50% weight distribution and wide tires sticks it to the road like no other car.

German ingenuity at its best . If not BMW I?d buy a Benz . Greatest cars in the world. I?ve owned many in my lifetime.

The car was very comfortable I also like the interior and the exterior of the vehicle it wasn't that good on gas but very comfortable

Purchased this dealer demo and it didn't disappoint. I've purchased five new and five used vehicles in my life, Have driven over 100 different models and over a million miles in the last 32 years (over 400K on one Honda Accord alone). Without a doubt, this 323i sport model was the best performing car I've ever driven.

Has a lot to offer given its age. Vehicle will surprise many a buyer with how comfortable and fun to drive it is. Highly recommended

Many other reviews knocked the 323i, however, my experience differs. The car is performing well for having 172k miles. The ride is stiff and the handling is below average for a BMW. Pick-up is poor considering it's a 6 cylinder, 2.5 liter engine. Gas mileage is better than expected at 26 HWY, 22 CITY. Overall, for the money I paid (3000), the car has been just average and not the ultimate driving machine.

If yoj are familiar with basic upkeep and repairs, you can keep these cars on the road forever. Electric problems are gonna be an issue.

I believe an 18 year old E46 Coupe with a manual transmission is as safe as a new sub $20,000 hatchback. Perfect first car for my daughter. I had/have other 1 and 3 series BMWs so i am familiar with the maintenace necessary to prevent catastrophic failures.