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 409 verified sales, the 1969 is the most affordable at $20,800. The 1976 trades most often (105 verified sales). The 1971 has held its value best, now worth 9.7 times its original MSRP. No sale since Apr 27, 2026, so the 1969's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Nov 4, 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 | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 2002 | $26,470 | 4.8× | 105 | 1 |
| 1975 2002 | $27,693 | 5.3× | 55 | 1 |
| 1974 2002 | $22,984 | 4.8× | 64 | 2 |
| 1973 2002 | $26,000 | 6.5× | 43 | 2 |
| 1972 2002 | $31,664 | 8.6× | 61 | 3 |
| 1971 2002 | $32,906 | 9.7× | 40 | — |
| 1970 2002 | $22,273No comparable sale since Dec 2025 | 7.2× | 19 | — |
| 1969 2002 | $20,800No sale since Apr 2026 | 7.2× | 15 | 1 |
| 1968 2002 | $15,668 | 5.5× | 7 · too few to rank | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market 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?
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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 409 verified sales, the 1969 is the most affordable at $20,800. The 1976 trades most often (105 verified sales). The 1971 has held its value best, now worth 9.7 times its original MSRP. No sale since Apr 27, 2026, so the 1969's value may not reflect today's market. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which BMW 2002 year is the cheapest?
The 1969 BMW 2002 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $20,800. No sale since Apr 27, 2026, so the 1969's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 1971, at $32,906.
Which BMW 2002 year holds its value best?
The 1971 BMW 2002 is now worth 9.7 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 $20,800 to $32,906 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 and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.