Car Model History

Two-door rear-wheel-drive E36 convertible · 2.5-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (168 hp / 181 lb-ft)

1999 BMW 323i E36 Convertible

BMW's preserved 1999 U.S. service roster identifies the 323i Convertible and its chassis generation as a distinct configuration.

1999 BMW 3 Series E46 coupe, front three-quarter view
Exact 1999 3 Series reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “1999-2003 BMW 3 Series (E46) coupe 01.jpg” by OSX / Wikimedia Commons — Public domain. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
323i Convertible
Body style
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E36 convertible
Engine
2.5-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (168 hp / 181 lb-ft)
Transmission
5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic

The E36/E46 chassis generation is a fitment boundary; do not merge parts by badge or displacement alone.

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1999 BMW 323i E36 Convertible. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
1
Factory intervals
0
Fitment-scoped
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Exact references
1

Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine air-cleaner element

    Exact reference available

    2.5-liter M52TU DOHC inline-six (170 hp / 181 lb-ft) — K&N 33-2070

    K&N 33-2070

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 1999 · 2.5-liter M52TU DOHC inline-six (170 hp / 181 lb-ft) · 323i · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW E36 six-cylinder/M3 replacement air-filter listing · 1999 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked

    Verified ordering references

    2.5-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (168 hp / 181 lb-ft) — K&N 33-2070

    K&N 33-2070

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 1999 · 2.5-liter M52 DOHC inline-six (168 hp / 181 lb-ft) · 323i Convertible · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW E36 six-cylinder/M3 replacement air-filter listing · 1999 BMW E36 six-cylinder gasoline application — 33-2070 · checked

    Verified ordering references

Sources

  1. BMW — 1999 U.S. factory service-manual model, chassis, and engine roster (Operation CHARM mirror)
  2. BMW of North America — U.S. M3 generation history and specifications

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