1998 BMW M Roadster Market Value & Price History
The 1998 BMW M Roadster has a current market value of $22,179 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 107 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2015 between $15,000 and $25,000. Based on US sales through Oct 9, 2026. 14 have sold in the past 12 months, and 13 are listed for sale from $13,500 to $43,995. The median sale price is up 52.5% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 107 verified auction sales for the 1998 BMW M Roadster, latest sale Oct 9, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 10, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1998 BMW M Roadster Price History
The median 1998 BMW M Roadster sold for $22,875 in 2026, against $18,000 in 2017. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,875 | 14 |
| 2025 | $15,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $19,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $19,600 | 19 |
| 2022 | $22,000 | 17 |
| 2021 | $20,350 | 14 |
| 2020 | $19,875 | 7 |
| 2019 | $20,503 | 3 |
| 2018 | $15,750 | 3 |
| 2017 | $18,000 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1998 BMW M Roadster Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | $36,500 | 9,000 mi | — |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $13,250 | 113,422 mi | Manual |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $20,000 | 30,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $25,000 | 20,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $22,750 | 23,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $19,555 | 58,800 mi | Manual |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $23,000 | 27,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $22,750 | 63,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $23,000 | 48,000 mi | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | $28,250 | 26,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $38,000 | 17,000 mi | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | $15,000 | 92,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 2, 2026 | $10,200 | 192,600 mi | Manual |
| Jan 25, 2026 | $29,700 | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $15,500 | 85,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1998 BMW M Roadster worth?
A 1998 BMW M Roadster is worth approximately $22,179 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 107 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 9, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $15,000 and $25,000; the full verified range is $10,000 to $40,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1998 BMW M Roadster cost new?
The 1998 BMW M Roadster carried an original MSRP of $41,995. Verified examples now trade around $22,179.
How much has the 1998 BMW M Roadster depreciated?
The 1998 BMW M Roadster is worth about 47% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $41,995, and verified examples now trade around $22,179. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1998 BMW M Roadster sell per year?
14 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 107 1998 BMW M Roadster sales in total.
Are 1998 BMW M Roadster sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1998 BMW M Roadster sale price is up 52.5% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1998 BMW M Roadster?
DriveIndex lists 13 1998 BMW M Roadster for sale, priced from $13,500 to $43,995 (last checked Oct 10, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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