BMW 3 Series 2000–2003 car dimensions: 4488 mm long, 1757 mm wide and 1372 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,595 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
Standard cabin kit covers air conditioning with microfilter, electric windows front and rear, electric front seats, and multi-airbag safety with ABS plus CBC. Automatic climate control, rear parking sensors, rain sensor, multi-function steering wheel and cruise sit as options. Navigation with colour display is also optional. No camera, no modern phone mirroring, and no active lane or emergency brake aids.
Boot holds 300 litres VDA. Space drops when the roof is stowed. Rear bench does not fold fully. a ski hatch is optional for long items.
Braked tow limit is 1600 kg and unbraked 720 kg, with 75 kg nose weight. Payload sits around 420 kg DIN. Trailer hitch is an option. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension listed as standard for work duties. this remains a four-seat open tourer.
The cabin offers supportive front seats that adjust for height with integrated belts. Electric multi-way adjustment is available on some grades. Standard air conditioning with microfilter keeps the interior comfortable. Electric windows front and rear operate with one-touch and comfort closing. The fully automatic soft top seals well for low noise with the roof up. Optional sport seats add firmer bolsters and thigh support. Heated front seats are an option. Rear space suits shorter trips.
Combined fuel use 9.4 l/100 km NEDC with 63-litre tank.
Service interval display shows remaining distance to next service.
Euro NCAP 4 stars adult occupant for the generation.
Standard kit: dual front airbags, front side airbags, ABS with CBC, DSC III, automatic rollover bars in rear headrests, ISOFIX rear.
6-year rust perforation warranty.
The 2.2-litre straight-six petrol returns 9.4 l/100 km combined, 12.8 urban and 7.4 extra-urban under NEDC. CO2 sits at 225 g/km. Expect higher real-world use in mixed driving.
A service interval indicator tracks remaining distance. Oil and filter changes follow the display or fixed cycles near 15 000 km. Condition-based servicing is available with approved long-life oils.
Passive safety centres on a reinforced body with aluminium door beams, dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags and seat-integrated belts with pretensioners. Active systems include ABS, cornering brake control, brake assist and DSC stability control as standard. Rear side airbags cost extra. Automatic roll-over bars deploy from the rear headrests. The generation scored four Euro NCAP stars for adult protection.
Build quality is solid with good long-term durability when serviced on schedule. Running costs run higher than average due to fuel use and parts. Keep the soft top maintained and check for typical age-related wear on suspension and electrics.
Length 4488 mm, Width 1757 mm, Height 1372 mm, Wheelbase 2725 mm (3 Series 2000–2003)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Presse, Technische Daten BMW 3er Cabrio 320Ci/325Ci/330Ci, Rear-wheel drive is the published drive system of this convertible, no all-wheel-drive cabriolet).