written by smithster. on 14/04/2003
Good Points
excellent driving machine
Bad Points
not cheap to maintain at dealer
General Comments
The 323Ci is hands down a far better investment than the smaller, 4 cylinder version coupes available from BMW.
The car needs this engine to make it feel right. I drive the 320Ci for a weekend when my 323 went in for a service and I was bored after 30 minutes!
It's all there for you to discover in a 323Ci if you dare drive it like you hate it. The 320 is lifeless in comparison. Out of Curiousity I also drove the 330Ci, which was an absolute beast! Almost too much power - I wonder what an M3 would be like...
Just my opinion :)