Model year guide

1998 BMW 323I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 BMW 323I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 41 on record.

1998 BMW 323I at a glance

Combined20–21 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 BMW 323I MPG & running costs

Combined20–21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,275
EPA size classMinicompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume82 cu ft
Cargo volume9 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,375 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 BMW 323I costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,375
Fuel only$16,375
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1998 BMW 323I vehicles on record

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1998 BMW 323I — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1998 BMW 323I get?

The 1998 BMW 323I has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.