1996 BMW 328IC: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 1996 328IC, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 242 vehicles built
  • 4 for sale right now

Which 328IC 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 328IC

What actually differs

IC Automatic Base configuration
For sale right now 3 1
Vehicles built 167 75
Same on every 1996 328IC
  • Engine 2.8L 6-cyl
  • Power 190 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Convertible
  • Doors 2-door
  • Typical price today $9,900
Cost to run

18/24 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,330/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 1996 328IC

Safety, in plain English

What WBABK832-T means

WBA BK832 · T
WBA
the World Manufacturer Identifier BMW registered — assembled in Germany
BK832
together encode the 328iC line — Convertible, 2.8L 6cyl — as BMW filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
T
in position 10 — model year 1996
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number

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