BMW 3-Series Coupe 323i 2d Auto (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Car is excellent value for money for price against performance and driving satisfaction.
Costs
Servicing through main dealer is horrendously expensive. Last service cost over £650.
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On the road
Driving
Fantastic ride, bit firm but very sporty.
Performance
Not bad. Prefer the 328 bearing in mind they fall in the same insurance group and the 323 has a crippled 328 engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only had 1 major problem in 3 years which was that the car would not turn off (and they key was in my hand). Turned out the ignition lock needed a spot of WD40.
Image
Real head turner - always getting comments and looks. Much prefer this to the E46 - more sporty shape.
Comfort
For front passengers it's great, for rear passangers is very tight.
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Security and Service
Security
Still got mine.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Problems with electric windows - wind up halfway jam then wind down again. Need to keep up button pressed down - very annoying.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes