Best BMW 3.0 CS Year to Buy
There is no single best BMW 3.0 CS year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 235 verified sales, the 1975 is the most affordable at $52,188. The 1973 trades most often (105 verified sales). The 1972 has held its value best, now worth 6.4 times its original MSRP. No comparable sale since Jan 8, 2026, so the 1975's value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 4 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Aug 13, 2026. Methodology
BMW 3.0 CS Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 3.0 CS | $52,188No comparable sale since Jan 2026 | 2.4× | 13 | — |
| 1974 3.0 CS | $52,980 | 2.4× | 70 | — |
| 1973 3.0 CS | $64,391 | 4.7× | 105 | 1 |
| 1972 3.0 CS | $87,750 | 6.4× | 47 | — |
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 3.0 CS year is appreciating?
The table shows what each year is worth. Pro adds the direction: the live Value Signal for every year, how confident it is, a 1–5 year projection, and every sold price behind it. Collector adds the best months to buy and an estimated market-bottom date.
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Best BMW 3.0 CS Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best BMW 3.0 CS year to buy?
There is no single best BMW 3.0 CS year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 235 verified sales, the 1975 is the most affordable at $52,188. The 1973 trades most often (105 verified sales). The 1972 has held its value best, now worth 6.4 times its original MSRP. No comparable sale since Jan 8, 2026, so the 1975'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 3.0 CS year is the cheapest?
The 1975 BMW 3.0 CS is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, valued at $52,188. No comparable sale since Jan 8, 2026, so the 1975's value may not reflect today's market. The most valuable is the 1972, at $87,750.
Which BMW 3.0 CS year holds its value best?
The 1972 BMW 3.0 CS is now worth 6.4 times its original MSRP of $13,750, 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 3.0 CS worth?
Depending on the model year, a BMW 3.0 CS is worth from $52,188 to $87,750 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 3.0 CS 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.