Car Model History

Two-door rear-wheel-drive E46 convertible · 2.5-liter M52TU DOHC inline-six (170 hp / 181 lb-ft)

2000 BMW 323Ci Convertible

BMW's preserved 2000 U.S. service roster identifies the 323Ci Convertible as a distinct E46 body configuration.

2000 BMW 328i E46 sedan, front three-quarter view
Exact 2000 3 Series reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “BMW 328i 2000 (53444347743).jpg” by RL GNZLZ from Chile / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
323Ci Convertible
Body style
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E46 convertible
Engine
2.5-liter M52TU DOHC inline-six (170 hp / 181 lb-ft)
Transmission
5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic

Sedan, coupe, convertible, and Sports Wagon body hardware differs; standalone option packages are not separate configurations.

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 2000 BMW 323Ci 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
1
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 oil filter — catalog fitment

    Exact reference available

    Applies to: 2000 · United States

    2.5-liter M52TU DOHC inline-six (170 hp / 181 lb-ft) — K&N HP-7007

    K&N HP-7007

    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: 2000 · 2.5-liter M52TU DOHC inline-six (170 hp / 181 lb-ft) · 323Ci Convertible · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW E46 325i/330i replacement oil-filter catalog · 2000 BMW E46 M52/M54/M56/S54 gasoline — HP-7007 · checked

    Verified ordering references

Sources

  1. BMW — 2000 U.S. factory service-manual model, body, and engine roster (Operation CHARM mirror)

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