Q&A

Is BMW 320i reliable?

Is BMW 320i reliable?

BMW’s 320i has long been a popular entry-level prestige machine and, with its good looks, build quality, and engineering, it’s not hard to see why. European cars often get a reputation for being unreliable when people used to driving basic Japanese cars don’t take them for a service or drive them like a farm vehicle.

Are 1999 BMWs reliable?

It’s the best of the 6 BMWs I’ve owned. It still amazes me with it’s great handling, style and overall reliability.

Is a 1999 BMW 328i reliable?

The 1999 BMW 328i Reliability Rating is 2.5 out of 5. It ranks 30th out of 32 for all car brands.

Is a 2000 BMW 323i a good car?

Performance Reliability & Great Looks This car is built to deliver safety, reliability, and performance. If you can find a car of this quality or better at this price point or $5,000 or $7500 buy it. This car competes with cars newer and fewer miles in terms of styling, finish, reliability and performance.

How much does a 1999 BMW 323I cost?

About the 1999 BMW 323i

Sedan Original MSRP/Price Engine
3 Series 323I 4dr Sdn $26400 / $23530 6 Cylinder

What’s the difference between a 1999 and 1999 BMW 328i?

The latest redesign was introduced for the 1999 model year, with a chassis that was stiffer and longer (an extra inch of wheelbase). Although the styling changes were subtle, it’s a bigger car — 1.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider, and almost an inch taller — than its predecessor, and all its sheetmetal is new.

What kind of engine does a BMW 328i have?

It tracked straight and true, its twin-cam straight-six engine pulled with the same smooth, hydraulic urgency that’s so uniquely BMW, and it was devoid of the buzzes, squeaks, and rattles so common after major car surgery. We attribute this to two factors.

When did the BMW 3 Series E46 come out?

A little history: Already modestly updated for the 2001 model year, our test car represents the fourth generation of BMW’s popular 3-series line, known internally as E46. The latest redesign was introduced for the 1999 model year, with a chassis that was stiffer and longer (an extra inch of wheelbase).

How did the driver of the BMW 328i get injured?

Aside from abrasions caused by the airbag, the driver walked away without injuries of any kind, except ones involving the ego. She has since become a little jumpy in arboreal settings, the first genuine oakophobe we’ve ever known.