The BMW 3 SERIES (1998-06) 320CD 2DR CONVERTIBLE 2.0 M SPORT EDITION is a compact, four-seat premium convertible, pairing open-air style with a diesel engine. In the UK used-car market, it offers an affordable route into BMW ownership, sitting between mainstream convertibles and pricier executive models, offering value. With two doors, M Sport styling and room for occasional passengers, this 320Cd suits couples or commuters wanting relaxed weekend drives rather than maximum family practicality. The diesel should help keep longer journeys economical, while its comfortable cabin and engaging road manners give it more driver appeal than many soft-tops. mycarcheck.com recorded 340 look-ups across 79 distinct VINs, a useful sample; average observed mileage was 126,000 and annual mileage 5,000. The average private-sale valuation was £1,800, and cars averaged about six previous keepers. These are check-data averages, not guarantees; compared with Audi and Mercedes rivals, condition and history matter greatly.