Best BMW M3 Convertible Year to Buy
There is no single best BMW M3 Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 626 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $14,750. The 2004 trades most often (83 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 66% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 13 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 18, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 13 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
BMW M3 Convertible Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 M3 Convertible | $26,093 | 39% | 17 | 10 |
| 2012 M3 Convertible | $27,600 | 41% | 11 | 3 |
| 2011 M3 Convertible | $20,515 | 31% | 35 | 21 |
| 2010 M3 Convertible | $30,518 | 46% | 9 · too few to rank | 8 |
| 2009 M3 Convertible | $33,097 | 51% | 16 | 3 |
| 2008 M3 Convertible | $19,009 | 29% | 34 | 10 |
| 2006 M3 Convertible | $28,143 | 50% | 70 | 13 |
| 2005 M3 Convertible | $26,207 | 47% | 43 | 10 |
| 2004 M3 Convertible | $35,776 | 66% | 83 | 11 |
| 2003 M3 Convertible | $30,566 | 56% | 76 | 15 |
| 2002 M3 Convertible | $14,750 | 28% | 79 | 14 |
| 2001 M3 Convertible | $21,778 | 41% | 49 | 6 |
| 1999 M3 Convertible | $16,030 | 36% | 62 | 6 |
| 1998 M3 Convertible | $18,000 | 42% | 35 | 4 |
| 1991 M3 Convertible | $120,430 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 1989 M3 Convertible | $137,484 | — | 3 · too few to rank | — |
Value today is DriveIndex's current 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 M3 Convertible year is appreciating right now?
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Best BMW M3 Convertible Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best BMW M3 Convertible year to buy?
There is no single best BMW M3 Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 626 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $14,750. The 2004 trades most often (83 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 66% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its value today, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which BMW M3 Convertible year is the cheapest?
The 2002 BMW M3 Convertible is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $14,750. The most valuable is the 2004, at $35,776.
Which BMW M3 Convertible year holds its value best?
The 2004 BMW M3 Convertible is now worth 66% of its original MSRP of $54,295, 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 M3 Convertible worth?
Depending on the model year, a BMW M3 Convertible is worth from $14,750 to $35,776 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 M3 Convertible year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth today and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating right now is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.