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Vehicle 2000 BMW 3-Series 328Ci 2dr Cpe 1997 Mazda MX6 2dr Cpe Base Auto
14" x 5.5" steel wheels w/full wheel covers No Yes
15.5 gallon fuel tank No Yes
16.6 gallon fuel tank Yes No
16" x 7.0" 5-spoke alloy wheels Yes No
2.0L DOHC MFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine No Yes
2.8L (170) DOHC 24-valve in-line 6-cyl engine w/variable valve timing Yes No
3-point safety belts No Yes
3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel w/cruise/audio controls Yes No
4-function onboard computer Yes No
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD No Yes
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) Yes No
4-wheel disc anti-lock brakes w/front/rear electronic proportioning Yes No
58 amp/hr battery No Yes
5-speed manual transmission w/direct 5th gear Yes No
80 amp alternator No Yes
AM/FM stereo system w/auto-reverse cassette, digital clock, (4) speakers No Yes
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: (10) speakers, radio data system (RDS) Yes No
Automatic climate control w/microfilter ventilation Yes No
Automatic-locking retractors on all passenger safety belts-inc: installation on child restraint seats Yes No
Automatic transmission shift interlock No Yes
Break-away rearview mirror No Yes
Breakerless electronic ignition system No Yes
Car-specific memory-inc: motion detector, daytime running lamps, pathway lighting Yes No
Center console w/covered storage compartment No Yes
Central locking system-inc: double lock feature, console switch, 2-step unlocking Yes No
Check Control vehicle monitor system w/pictogram display Yes No
City 18/hwy 27 (2.8L engine/5-speed auto trans) Yes No
City 21/hwy 29 (2.8L engine/5-speed manual trans) Yes No
City 23/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) No Yes
Cloth upholstery w/matching door inserts No Yes
Cruise control Yes No
Cruise control w/steering wheel-mounted controls No Yes
Daytime running lights Yes No
Door map pockets No Yes
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) Yes No
Driver & front passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) No Yes
Drop-down tool kit in trunk Yes No
Dual body-color pwr exterior mirrors No Yes
Dual body-color pwr heated mirrors Yes No
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors Yes No
Dual visor vanity mirrors No Yes
Energy-absorbing crumple zones No Yes
Energy-absorbing steering column/instrument panel No Yes
Engine-RPM-sensing variable pwr-assist rack & pinion steering No Yes
Front center fold-up armrest w/storage compartment Yes No
Front door-mounted side-impact airbags Yes No
Front/rear map reading lights Yes No
Front/rear stabilizer bar No Yes
Front/rear stabilizer bars Yes No
Front seatback storage nets Yes No
Front seat side impact tube-deployed head protection system (HPS) Yes No
Front wheel drive No Yes
Fuel cutoff (triggered by airbag deployment) Yes No
Full-size spare tire w/alloy wheel Yes No
Halogen fog lights Yes No
Heated windshield washer jets Yes No
Heater/defroster w/4-speed blower, push button controls No Yes
Height adjustable front safety belts w/automatic tensioners, force limiters Yes No
Independent strut front suspension w/coil springs No Yes
Independent strut rear suspension w/Twin Trapezoidal Links, coil springs No Yes
Integrated head restraints No Yes
Interlocking door anchoring system for side impact protection Yes No
Intermittent windshield wipers No Yes
Keyless entry system-inc: multi-function remote control, trunk release Yes No
Key remote-specific memory-inc: door locks, driver seat position, climate control Yes No
Leatherette front bucket seats w/6-way pwr adjusters, 3-position driver seat memory Yes No
Leatherette split folding rear seatbacks w/easy-entry feature Yes No
Lockable 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback No Yes
Locking glove box w/rechargeable take-out flashlight Yes No
MacPherson strut front suspension w/forged aluminum lower arms, hydraulic cushions Yes No
Microchip dynamic encoded key anti-theft driveaway protection Yes No
Multi-link rear suspension w/cast aluminum upper transverse arms Yes No
P195/65R14 all-season SBR tires No Yes
P205/55HR16 all-season SBR tires Yes No
Prewired for CD changer, alarm, garage door opener, cellular phone Yes No
Pwr-assisted ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes No Yes
Pwr door locks No Yes
Pwr trunk release Yes No
Pwr windows No Yes
Pwr windows w/1-touch up/down Yes No
Rear child safety seat anchors Yes No
Rear wheel drive Yes No
Rear window defogger No Yes
Rear window defroster Yes No
Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable driver thigh support No Yes
Remote releases-inc: fuel door, trunk No Yes
Reversible trunk mat Yes No
Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout Yes No
Side-impact door beams No Yes
Side window demisters No Yes
Sport suspension Yes No
Tachometer No Yes
Tilt steering column No Yes
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel Yes No
Tinted glass w/upper windshield sunshade band No Yes
Traction control Yes No
Traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Yes No
Variable engine-speed-sensitive pwr rack and pinion steering Yes No






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