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Used 2000 BMW 3 Series 323Ci 2dr Coupe Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

BEWARE FRAME Issue on all E46 models BEFORE You Buy

stockman77, Waianae, HI, 10/17/2011
BMW 3 Series 323Ci 2dr Coupe
34 of 35 people found this review helpful

I've owned 7 BMW's, 3-E46s and have only learned recently that all E46s had a Class Action law suit for a defective frame build. I just bought my 323ci 6 months ago & after an inspection was told my frame is cracked and in need of repair. BMW initially told me they weren't going to offer any assistance until I mentioned litigation and now they are "determining" what they'll do if anything beyond what I was told thus far. I bought this car because I know the 3-series very well and have come to depend on BMW's brand but NEVER would've bought the car, without a detailed frame inspection at least, had I known about this immense problem. The Repair is about DOUBLE what the car is worth.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Ultimate driving machine..its true

panteaze, Bronx, NY, 11/12/2013
BMW 3 Series 323Ci 2dr Coupe
20 of 23 people found this review helpful

This car is far from a machine-- in my heart, its better than a best friend. It performs excellent, amazing car to drive and race. I have often encountered cars(men) that want to compete, and I spank them every time from start. Other than it being very fast, its so responsive, it handles perfectly, I drove this car cross country 4 times, pushed it to the max, these cars like to be driven, that's for sure. I couldn't believe how comfortable it is, everything inside is designed intuitively. I've owned, lexus, benz, and volvo, I like this one the best. The car is worth every penny, parts will always have to be replaced and yes they are pricey, but they don't break often.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

one problem after another after 100K miles

1timebmw, San Jose, CA, 05/05/2012
BMW 3 Series 323Ci 2dr Coupe
19 of 22 people found this review helpful

Almost like clockwork, after she hit 100K miles things started malfunctioning. First the blower resistor ($280), then the "no reverse" transmission ($3600). What's next? Repairs are more than the car's market value.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BUY THIS CAR

broken hearted, 01/14/2010
BMW 3 Series 323Ci 2dr Coupe
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

Love the car. This car has way too many repairs. Transmission problems 5000, windows 350 cooling system 1600 sensors 300+ cracked head 4000 and on and on. This car is so unreliable? The reviews are either great car or terrible car. What is their problem? They just can't make the car 100% ??

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3.38 out of 5 stars

323CI

bdds042004, Holden, UT, 06/29/2012
BMW 3 Series 323Ci 2dr Coupe
6 of 11 people found this review helpful

This is an okay car, but I would not buy another one. I could write a book on the small problems I have had with this car over the las few years. But I can say the engine is one tough son of a gun.

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