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3.38 out of 5 stars

323CI

bdds042004, 06/29/2012
2000 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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2.5 out of 5 stars

2000 323ci bled my bank account

atticrat, 03/19/2012
2000 BMW 3 Series 323Ci 2dr Coupe
7 of 19 people found this review helpful

I inheirited a 2000 BMW 323 ci that was a low mileage car. It had all the bells and whistles to boot. Initially I thought it was a fairly distictive car until all of the EXPENSIVE problems crept up. With only 25,000 on the odometer I had to replace so many things it was just ghastly! Sunroof problems, A/C ventilation (electrical) problems, window motor failure, suspension bushings, oil leaks, auto transmission problems and the interior began falling apart. After living with this car for a couple of years I tired of its stiff ride, road noise, creaks and rattles, stiff steering and spongy brake pedal. Also the hard seats were the worst I ever sat in, game me back aches. BMW=WAY OVERRATED!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Expensive to Own

Ron, 09/12/2008
2000 BMW 3 Series 323Ci 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my 2000 coupe with very low mileage (33k) from the dealer. It previously had one owner. I love the drive, the comfort, and the feel of a BMW. But, beware! In one year I've been back to the dealer for a failed alternator, rotors, brakes, tires, a/c failure, moldings are loose etc. I've spent close to 3k in one year just on upkeep and I've heard it only gets worse. If you really want a BMW, just lease it so everything is covered, otherwise, you will be incurring lots of debt. If you doubt, ask mechanics at different body shops and they will share their experiences.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Car!

e30mpwrd, 08/05/2004
2000 BMW 3 Series 323Ci 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought my 323 with 60k miles on the clock. The car has been fantastic. Yes it's underpowered relative to the 330--but that's why it costs less! The car is still quick--esp. when it gets in the heart of the rev's, and it handles like--well, like a BMW should. The ergonomics of this car (the E46) are a huge step forward from the E36.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2 years in the life of the 2000 323Ci

The H, 05/03/2002
2000 BMW 3 Series 323Ci 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

If you are considering the 323Ci, please get the sports package w/17 in. rims..makes this car look AWESOME! The ride and handling make this car truly fun to drive, although it does lack power, then again, I could not justify the extra $8K for 20 more horses in the 328 model. Despite buying one of the least expensive models (only upgrades were HK stereo, sports pack, and CD) friends always guess I paid $10K more than I did.

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