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[mecheng2001ca]

Hi all,

I've been reading the forums for quite some time and have finally decided that it is time to upgrade vehicles. I currently drive a 1999 cavalier and it just isn't doing it for me...
So i found a 2000 323i at a local BMW dealership here in Ottawa and heres the specs:
2000 323i (Certified Series)
Black on black leatherette
5 spd
80,800 km
In-dash CD
$25,900 (Canadian)

No sunroof though

What do you all think about this as a first BMW?

Also, I've heard some people say "three-two-three" and others "three-twenty-three" when referring to a 323...which is correct?

Thanks,

Andrew

 

[Audible]

Three-twenty-three is correct. Sounds like a nice car. Offer $20,000 and let them counter you. [kick]

PS
From your tittle of your post you must be a Tom L. fan???

 

[manuel]

i say "thirty-two-three"

from a cavalier to a bmw seems like a good upgrade.

 

[Tom]

Welcome aboard Andrew. I say three-twenty-three and it sounds like a great choice.

 

[mecheng2001ca]

Thanks guys...thats what I thought too, but the guy at the dealership was calling it a "three two three"...

I had a grin on my face all night after being around so many beautiful cars!

 

[theBMWenthusiast]

welcome to teh board, sounds like a good deal, and to anyone else who is viewing the boards and not posting, go ahead and join, the more people the better

 

[codex57]

I normally say "three-twenty-whatever" or "three-thirty" but for some reason, I say both "three-two-three" AND "three-twenty-three" for the 323 model.

If you get it, call it whatever you want. It will be yours. Only big no-no I think is to call your engine a V6 instead of the Inline 6 that it is.

 

[f1racer77]

IIf you get it, call it whatever you want. It will be yours. Only big no-no I think is to call your engine a V6 instead of the Inline 6 that it is.

yea my neighbor called mine a V6 the other day. Of coure he also called it a benz.

 

[selavia]

yea my neighbor called mine a V6 the other day. "Of coure he also called it a benz."

HAHA!!!! I have friends that do that and it's sooo funny!! I kind of wonder how much dope they're smoking. lol.

 

[Ghost]

to the board! Did you get the car?

 

[Dave8812]

hello... nice to have another member!!! hope the cars treats you well...

 

[KevRC4130]

Don't call it a 323, since 323 is a Mazda economy car!

You don't want your beauty confused with....with...THIS!

 

[x5ed]

Don't call it a 323, since 323 is a Mazda economy car!

Hmm, I don't think anyone would confuse the two. Unless you're talking to a die-hard Mazda owner, which you shouldn't be doing in the first place.

 

[Average Jae]

first off, welcome! and nice, is it certified? seems it'd be out of original warranty by now..

this is actually the first time i heard it being called a three-two-three.. funny tho i've always called the mazda a three two three.. weird..

 

[mecheng2001ca]

Well, I was on vacation for a few weeks and didn't end up getting the car...I'm still looking around though. I am a recent graduate and don't have too much money so I'm looking for something around $20k. It sure is fun to look though. I'll have to test drive an M3 sometime just for kicks...I would need quite the raise to be able to afford that car!
Thanks for all the advice and making me feel welcome.

Andrew

 

[manuel]

Hmm, I don't think anyone would confuse the two. Unless you're talking to a die-hard Mazda owner, which you shouldn't be doing in the first place.

wanna fight?!

 

[frolf]

the three-hundred twenty-three is a nice auto. sunroof's are over rated anyways

 

[Section_8]

Welcome aboard! Sounds like a solid package, you got the ying-yang version of my car!
(2000 323i, 5sd, leatherette (mines tan) Even the no-sunroof option!)

It's a fine first BMW, not a speed hog, but you can have fun with it for sure. You will have permagrin for at least a week after you buy your first BMW!