Best BMW 328i Convertible Year to Buy
There is no single best BMW 328i Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 105 verified sales, the 2009 is the most affordable at $12,043. The 2008 trades most often (35 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 45% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 12, 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 328i Convertible Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 328i Convertible | $12,043 | 27% | 20 | 6 |
| 2008 328i Convertible | $19,720 | 45% | 35 | 5 |
| 2007 328i Convertible | $12,142 | 28% | 26 | 3 |
| 1999 328i Convertible | $14,926No comparable sale since Mar 2022 | 41% | 4 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 1998 328i Convertible | $11,295No sale since Mar 2025 | 31% | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1997 328i Convertible | $14,151 | 39% | 9 · too few to rank | — |
| 1996 328i Convertible | $13,252No sale since Oct 2025 | 37% | 6 · too few to rank | 1 |
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 328i Convertible year is appreciating?
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Best BMW 328i Convertible Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best BMW 328i Convertible year to buy?
There is no single best BMW 328i Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 105 verified sales, the 2009 is the most affordable at $12,043. The 2008 trades most often (35 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 45% of its original MSRP. 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 328i Convertible year is the cheapest?
The 2009 BMW 328i Convertible is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $12,043. The most valuable is the 2008, at $19,720.
Which BMW 328i Convertible year holds its value best?
The 2008 BMW 328i Convertible is now worth 45% of its original MSRP of $43,500, 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 328i Convertible worth?
Depending on the model year, a BMW 328i Convertible is worth from $12,043 to $19,720 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 328i Convertible 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.