1998 BMW 323IC: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

4 builds left the factory as a 1998 323IC, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 3 main configurations
  • 232 vehicles built
  • 2 for sale right now

Which 323IC is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your 323IC

What actually differs

IC Automatic IC Base configuration
Vehicles built 101 95 22
Same on every 1998 323IC
  • Engine 2.5L 6-cyl
  • Power 168 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Convertible
  • Doors 2-door
  • For sale right now 1
Cost to run

17/25 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,330/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 1998 323IC

Safety, in plain English

What WBABJ832-W means

WBA BJ832 · W
WBA
the World Manufacturer Identifier BMW registered — assembled in Germany
BJ832
together encode the 323iC line — Convertible, 2.5L 6cyl — as BMW filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
W
in position 10 — model year 1998
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
1 rare configuration — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

Already looking at a specific 323IC?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.