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BMW 323i E46
2 generations · 2 engine options · data across all years of the 323i E46 platform.
993
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8,544
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2,454
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 2000 2.5L I6 M52TU
$10,880
~$2,176/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
2000
1 engine option
2.5L I6 M52TU
RWD
1999
1 engine option
2.5L I6 M52TU
RWD
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