Market Find: 2000 BMW Individual Dakar Yellow 323ti

What: 2000 BMW 323ti
Color: BMW Individual Dakar Yellow (dakargelbnon-metallic UNI; 337; BMW)
VIN: : WBACT31040AW13508
Mileage: 194,000 kilometers
Estimate: $17,500
CarFax: N/A
Window Sticker: N/A
Location: Southampton, UK
Auction listing: Link

Why we love it:

For enthusiasts in the US, there’s often the opinion that while maybe we got a version, Europe ‘got the good one.’ While perhaps not the best representation of this sentiment, this Tailored Driver fits squarely into that category- bigger motor than was offered stateside, paired with a BMW Individual color. For those in the know, the 323i is a very interesting proposition in that it’s incredibly similar to the BMW Z3 coupe, albeit with a back seat. E36-generation from the firewall forward with an E30 rear subframe, this 323i will provide an exciting driving experience for whoever wins this Bring a Trailer auction. Please note, as this is a model year 2000 vehicle, it must be 25 years from the production date for trouble-free importation.

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