2000 BMW 3 Series Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Palmer F
Apr 30, 2024
I would compare it to a Volkswagen Jetta turbo and a Lexus is250... The 328i is better all around, but out of all the cars Ive owned those two are the closest both in size and performance. Apr 30, 2024
by Tommy K
Aug 04, 2022
The car is an overall great vehicle. I think it may be the best one they ever designed
Aug 04, 2022
by Al M
Nov 01, 2020
This car needed work. It has rust on the rear quarter panel behind the passenger side rear wheel that you cant see in the pics that was poorly painted over with gold rattle can paint. Same thing goes for the top of the trunk near the edge, weird rust spots. The suspension is shot the car needs new control arms as least, it feels sloppy, and the radiator is leaking. The transmission and engine feel good though, A and C pillars have the material coming unglued, which is not atypical for one of these at this stage in the game. $2800.00 car at best.Nov 01, 2020
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by Palmer F
Apr 30, 2024
I would compare it to a Volkswagen Jetta turbo and a Lexus is250... The 328i is better all around, but out of all the cars Ive owned those two are the closest both in size and performance. Apr 30, 2024
by Tommy K
Aug 04, 2022
The car is an overall great vehicle. I think it may be the best one they ever designed
Aug 04, 2022
by Al M
Nov 01, 2020
This car needed work. It has rust on the rear quarter panel behind the passenger side rear wheel that you cant see in the pics that was poorly painted over with gold rattle can paint. Same thing goes for the top of the trunk near the edge, weird rust spots. The suspension is shot the car needs new control arms as least, it feels sloppy, and the radiator is leaking. The transmission and engine feel good though, A and C pillars have the material coming unglued, which is not atypical for one of these at this stage in the game. $2800.00 car at best.Nov 01, 2020
by Tim W
Apr 29, 2015
I ordered this car from BMW when the new model came out in 2000. Manual transmission, sport package, convenience package black and tan. It still look and drives perfectly. Under 50k miles in 15 years! I want to keep it forever.Apr 29, 2015
by Bill J
Dec 15, 2014
Overall the 325i is a great car. I found it had sufficient power for the daily commute but lacked the adrenaline rush power of the M series or even the 330i. It handled well for a sedan and I really enjoyed driving it on my daily commute.Dec 15, 2014
by Dino N
Feb 07, 2014
This car was a gift with only 40,000 miles on the and we have had BMWs stretching back over the last 30 years. It handles the roads beautifully, is comfortable and is a joy to ride. Our other car was a Mercedes, but we're looking again for another BMW because of the way it handles the road. The time we're looking for an xi so it can handle the snow. It had been reliable over the last ten plus years and we are not planning to replace the car. This car has much other than tires, regular maintenance and depreciation.Feb 07, 2014
by Keith A
Nov 24, 2011
Not just a mode of transport, it's a styling statement. Great looks coupled with the power to back it all up. With 231ps on tape the horizon isn't as far away as it looks. Bad points, thirsty as you would expect, i struggle to keep around 25mpg which especially at this time makes it expensive to run, also keep in mind maintenance cost, fat low profile tyres and general BMW parts never come cheap, but who buys a BMW to be frugal anyway :) If you get one, get friendly on the BMW forums, there is plenty about and generally a lot of information and assistance availableNov 24, 2011
by Georgi N
Aug 27, 2011
I totally love my car. It is german top quality with great performance, stability
and fuel consumption. The costs of the parts are pretty average for a 10 year
old car and is extremely fun to drive, especially when the weather gets a bit
slippery. The Orient Blue color gives another STAR to the outlook of my car
together with the M3 17' alloy rims and the fact that it is a coupe, not a regular
sedan.
Aug 27, 2011
by Stuart J M
Mar 28, 2011
Just love this car, have owned a few bmw's but this is the best of them all to date..the enginge is so super responsive and quiet and smooth, the five speed box is very close and easy to shift, the whole car is very tight and corners brilliantly Mar 28, 2011
by Leslie C
Oct 08, 2010
This car is the first car I ever owned, so naturally I have some loyalty to it. However, at the time it was the cheapest BMW on the market. That means, it's slow, handles OK, and has no bells and whistles. Car has literally been redone from top to bottom with new suspension, upgraded brakes and rotors, intake, software, pulleys, headers, and the list goes on.Oct 08, 2010
by Bill J
Oct 04, 2010
We have had several BMWs. We tend to favor the 3 series because the feel is "sportier". After the tradgedy we suffered in our 325, we knew it was time to make a change, but we wanted to stay with the BMW. This one has the performance package and blows away the basic 325i! Larger, wider, hi-peformance tires contribute to the handling difference, but the typical BMW environment is so improved by going up in trim-level. This car just plain rocks!Oct 04, 2010
by Bartosz K
Sep 12, 2010
BMW factory has delivered this car with: good breaks, strong engine and a lot of fun in its standard package! High quality product in its class! With its 231HP it get you from 0 - 100km/h in 6,7 sec and drives up to 250km/h!Sep 12, 2010
by Eneli J
Aug 01, 2010
m-aerodynamics package I
bmw 18 inch m-rims (individual)
sport seats and steering wheel
sport suspension settings
hi-fi loudspeaker system harman kardon
2.2l 125 kw
high gloss shadow line
radio bmw business cd
headlining anthracite
interior strip strips, alu black cube
park distance control
automatic air conditioningAug 01, 2010
by Michael B
Jun 25, 2010
Performance is absolutely awesome. Has great speed and pulling power.
Build quality is excellent. It is a Beemer afterall.
Appearance is stunning as everyone already knows.
The Cost of Ownership is not as much as people make out to be. Yes the services are expensive but you want quality you pay for it.
This car is more than fun to drive it is exhilerating.Jun 25, 2010
by Michael P
Feb 05, 2010
quick acceleration, a lot of torque at low rpms, after market lights for style, bad mpg, a lot of fun to be crusinging around on in tight curvy roads. Braking and handling are really good, never has it let me downFeb 05, 2010
by Tony B
Nov 05, 2009
Smooth daily driver, no real problems but not an outstanding performer. In all an extremely balance nice car. Wish I had gotten it with a standard...
Wait! I just got a cabrio with a standard!
Really love the sports seats!Nov 05, 2009
by Matthew G
Sep 12, 2009
This is by far the best car i have ever owned. The car is ten years old, with 110000 miles, and it still looks like new inside and out. BMW just makes a great car. I expect this one to go another 100000 easy. No major engine work to date. Just regular maintenance, and when i turn the key it still returns he favor.
The only downside is that it has the 2.5 lire from the 325 so it only has 175 hp. But going 80 down the highway and getting 29 mpg, that is just awesome. Sep 12, 2009
by Morgan L
Sep 10, 2009
Maintenance on this thing kills! An oil change alone will run you about $100. However, it handles like a champ and rear wheel drive is a plus. Being a standard, it's the most fun CAR I've ever driven, hands down. My favorite, for sure.Sep 10, 2009
by Tyler F
Aug 31, 2009
Its a great car. Its fun to drive and reliable. It is the most comfortable car I have ever driven. I drove this vehicle from Denver to Atlanta with no problems and over this period of time I averaged over 30MPG. It was the easiest long distance drive I have ever had. Aug 31, 2009
by Dan F
Jul 13, 2009
I recently put on an H&R Sport Cup Suspension Kit which compliments the car fantastically. It is by far my favorite car I have ever owned. It cost a lot to fix and to modify but in the end it is all worth it. Jul 13, 2009
by Jay B
Jul 09, 2009
very quiet, smooth and comfortable, reasonably economical (30mpg), a good motorway car, very well made, lots of gadgets, looks nice, sounds good (straight six 3.0 litre), reasonably good acceleration, very comfortable seats, cheap to run & insure, and it's a bmw!!Jul 09, 2009
by Bill R
Dec 29, 2008
Great Car. Excellent Handling. Is great in all weather except snow. Ice and snow can be a handful as it is only RWD. Get the 5-Speed. It shifts so smooth. Great features, all the bells and whistles you want.Dec 29, 2008
by Brian W
Dec 11, 2008
Loveed that driving this car was like taking off in airplane, smooth, like riding on rails around corners. I was able to complete most of the maintenance; Oil change, Brakes, Fuel Pump, Spark-plugs... Just a great car I miss drivingDec 11, 2008
by Mario M
Oct 28, 2008
I bought this car because my previous one broke all the time. This car is very dependable, can corner like it's on rails, and feels great to drive. Warms up super quick in the wintertime, and comes with so many luxury amenties you learn that you cannot live without. It really is the ultimate driving machine! Once you have owned a BMW, you will never own a different brand of vehicle. Everyone likes my car, I have never had anyone say anything bad about it.Oct 28, 2008
by Kerry D
Sep 08, 2008
Performance is good, petrol cost are costly, build quailty is excellent, Interior is comfortable and theres plenty of room in the back ,exterior is gorgeous ( even better with the bmw areo body kit and the 18"ac schnitzer rims i put on) , servicing not to bad , and of courses it a great drive , Sep 08, 2008
by Antoine A
Aug 21, 2008
Performance: v6- 193 hp @ 5300 rpm, that propels the car from 0 to 100 km/h in about 7.6 sec- in optimal conditions- (it just feels good to accelerate and overtake cars at high speeds).
Appearance: Very appealing design plus the 17'' rims, the xenon lights and the chrome trims.
Very fun car to drive.
"SHE" executes your demands, no repressions.
Aug 21, 2008
by Matias N
Aug 12, 2008
Nice black car with black leather interior. Great sound in the 6 cylinder engine. Smooth automatic gearbox. Fuel consumption about 9 l / 100km. Its very silent and all seems to be in good condition allthough its almost 200tkm driven. I think this car is fun to drive because its rwd.Aug 12, 2008
by Aaron H
Aug 06, 2008
Very nice car for a base model. Would prefer to have a higher-end model (think E46 M3) but this will do in a pinch. Decent performance, GREAT handling for as softly sprung as it is, and pretty decent gas mileage to boot. So far it's been fairly reliable. Have had a couple of pricey repairs (most of which were covered under extended warranty), but so far so good.Aug 06, 2008
by St K
Jul 07, 2008
Ultimate driving machine. I have owned a couple of these machines, albeit different models, the convertibles are a glorius piece of driving machinery. A real head turner to drive and has an acceleration capacity to rival many a carJul 07, 2008
by Steven D
Jun 19, 2008
fun, sporty car, beautiful to look at and amazing to driveJun 19, 2008
by Mark L
Jun 19, 2008
Best car i've ever own so much so i sold then bought it back 9 months later it's everthing i want and need power, auto, cruise and looks but not boy racer!Jun 19, 2008
by Lorelei S
Jun 18, 2008
For a "Mom" car(station wagon), it's still sexy, gets great mileage, is comfy for trips, and handles awesomely -
it is so fun to drive!Jun 18, 2008
by Ben H
Jun 15, 2008
Not a show offs car but still is a good/higher performance car, has a nice sounding engine when you pull up,
and is a good overall car, however i do not like the BMW M3 as i believe it is too "flashy" and i would much
rather prefer the BMW 330i as i think it has more style and charisma...Jun 15, 2008
by Dan S
Jun 09, 2008
This is my first car it is an awsome car. It has has alot of features and options for the price and year. Overall the only other car i would own besides a GTO.Jun 09, 2008
by Kyle G
Mar 21, 2008
It truly is the ultimate driving machine.Mar 21, 2008
by Philippe C
Mar 15, 2008
Clearly the best looking 3 series to date. Its balance in handling, braking, and ride are just phenomenal. The 2.5L is a bit weak by todays standards, but has awesome mpgs. Manual tranny is the best ever and continues to feel like new even with 90k miles. Clearly this car is a great buy if you can find one in great condition. Ownership is stress-free; just add gas and change the oil!Mar 15, 2008
by Mark C
Mar 10, 2008
Even with traction control, the rear-wheel drive sedan must be handled carefully on snow or you'll spin around. This model year needed some more power which eventually was given. And also needs an available all-wheel drive which also eventually became an option.Mar 10, 2008
by Nancy B
Dec 29, 2007
The last of the E46 model. It has the M sport package so the suspension,wheels and brakes are superior. Would highly recommend.Dec 29, 2007
by Colin R
Nov 17, 2006
I drove this car from Boston to Houston over the summer. I do like a lot of things about this car. The acceleration is great (i drove the manual transmission,) everything in the interior is perfectly placed, but at the end of every day my back hurt A LOT as did my wallet because its not the best car on gas. We also had a few electrical problems with the car, namely the power windows. Sometimes they would go down but not up, sometimes they would go up but not down.....VERY ANNOYING! BMW didn't seen to care too much about helping us resolve the problem either.
Bottom line, If I look into spending money on a performance vehicle again I would probably look elsewhere first. Probably the Lexus IS350.Nov 17, 2006
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Brunt smell from car
My car smells burnt after driving for a little while, first i was thinking it could be the brakes so i took a ride without braking and the smell still appeared but once i stopped the car and let it run the smell went away. Anyone know what it could be?
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coolant and smoking
I just bought a 2000 bwm 323i a few days ago. As i was driving it my coolant light turned on. At a stop u also noticed the car was smoking but the heat gauge didnt show it was over heating i also noticed it was leaking coolant i have never owned a car of this type so i have no idea what it could be .
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finding a fault on my car
I get a howling type noise when engine is hot and lasts about 30 secs then stops
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2000 BMW 3 Series Pricing
Original MSRP
$27,560 to $35,560Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
Lights
Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: vinyl
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
Lights
Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: vinyl
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Roof
Convertible roof: hard top
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent