2000 BMW 323i tips/ and what to look out for?

I'm in search of buying a 2000 323i but first I want to see the pros and cons of them, I own a 1995 honda civic which is easy to work on mechanically wise. But I've heard lots of bad things about the BMW's. Like maintance on it is going to be expensive, automatic transmissions go out around 100k-120k? Any tips and heads up with be appreciated

If you have some spare cash. Get any 2006 E90 or later. The E90's has much more parts and looks newer too.

Stick with your gloomy Honda, Dexter. You and it deserve each other.