2000 BMW 3-Series Review Summary & Specs
323i Sedan
The benchmark sports sedan.
Summary & Specs
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There's more to this 3 Series line than just BMW cachet. These cars offer a truly satisfying driving experience. They are equipped with rear-wheel drive and an available 5-speed gearbox, and BMW's commitment to this combination speaks volumes about its priorities. So while drivers will love it, others will appreciate its road-going poise.
If driving satisfaction is top priority, one of the 3 Series models should top your shopping list.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Midsize Cars |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup |
323i Sedan ($26,990); 328i Sedan ($33,400); 323Ci Coupe ($28,990); 328Ci Coupe ($33,990); 323Ci Convertible ($34,420); 323i Sport Wagon ($29,200) |
| Engines (standard) |
2.5-liter dohc 24v inline-6 |
| Engines (optional) |
2.5-liter dohc 24v inline-6; 2.8-liter dohc 24v inline-6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Dual airbags, front side-impact airbags, head protection airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Munich, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-831-1117 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.bmwusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$26,990 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
323i Sedan ($26,990) |
| Standard Equipment |
ABS, Dynamic Stability Control, All Season Traction control, power windows, remote keyless entry, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, 10-speaker AM/FM/cassette stereo, six-way power seats, black leatherette interior |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Sport Package ($2,000) includes 16-in. wheels and tires, sports suspension, leather multi-function steering wheel, 10-way adjustable front sport seats, foglights, cruise control, heated mirrors and washer jets; power glass moonroof ($1050); Xenon headlights ($500); Harman Kardon stereo ($675); metallic paint ($475) |
| Destination Charge |
570 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$32,260 |
| Layout |
rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
170 @ 5500 |
| Torque |
181 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy |
20/29 |
| Wheelbase |
107.3 |
| Length/Width/Height |
176.0/68.5/55.7 |
| Track Front/Rear |
58.3/58.6 |
| Turning Radius |
34.4 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.4/54.4/41.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.5/54.2/34.6 |
| Trunk Volume |
10.7 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
3153 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
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| Stock Tires |
P195/65R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.6 |