Best BMW 2002 Year to Buy
There is no single best BMW 2002 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 346 verified sales, the 1975 is the most affordable at $16,192. The 1976 trades most often (77 verified sales). The 1971 has held its value best, now worth 11 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 21, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 8 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
BMW 2002 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 2002 | $25,360 | 4.6× | 77 | — |
| 1975 2002 | $16,192 | 3.1× | 38 | — |
| 1974 2002 | $21,800 | 4.5× | 48 | 1 |
| 1973 2002 | $33,992 | 8.5× | 57 | — |
| 1972 2002 | $19,818 | 5.4× | 52 | 2 |
| 1971 2002 | $36,400 | 11× | 32 | — |
| 1970 2002 | $23,929 | 7.7× | 19 | — |
| 1969 2002 | $20,800 | 7.2× | 18 | 1 |
| 1968 2002 | $15,329 | 5.4× | 5 · too few to rank | 1 |
Value today is DriveIndex's current value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which 2002 year is appreciating right now?
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Best BMW 2002 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best BMW 2002 year to buy?
There is no single best BMW 2002 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 346 verified sales, the 1975 is the most affordable at $16,192. The 1976 trades most often (77 verified sales). The 1971 has held its value best, now worth 11 times its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its value today, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which BMW 2002 year is the cheapest?
The 1975 BMW 2002 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $16,192. The most valuable is the 1971, at $36,400.
Which BMW 2002 year holds its value best?
The 1971 BMW 2002 is now worth 11 times its original MSRP of $3,399, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a BMW 2002 worth?
Depending on the model year, a BMW 2002 is worth from $16,192 to $36,400 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which BMW 2002 year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth today and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating right now is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.