Best BMW 325is Year to Buy
There is no single best BMW 325is year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 173 verified sales, the 1988 is the most affordable at $19,078. The 1989 trades most often (58 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Aug 19, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
BMW 325is Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 325is | $16,238No sale since Sep 2022 | 48% | 2 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1994 325is | $10,733No comparable sale since Mar 2026 | 32% | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 1993 325is | $15,071 | 46% | 6 · too few to rank | — |
| 1991 325is | $24,000 | — | 8 · too few to rank | — |
| 1990 325is | $24,601 | — | 56 | 1 |
| 1989 325is | $25,921 | — | 58 | — |
| 1988 325is | $19,078 | — | 39 | — |
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 325is 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 325is Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best BMW 325is year to buy?
There is no single best BMW 325is year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 173 verified sales, the 1988 is the most affordable at $19,078. The 1989 trades most often (58 verified sales). 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 325is year is the cheapest?
The 1988 BMW 325is is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $19,078. The most valuable is the 1989, at $25,921.
How much is a BMW 325is worth?
Depending on the model year, a BMW 325is is worth from $19,078 to $25,921 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 325is 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.