1998 BMW M3 Market Value & Price History
The 1998 BMW M3 has a current market value of $26,167, based on 141 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $10,450 to $60,000. 13 have sold in the past 12 months, and 5 are currently for sale from $22,800 to $38,149. Sold prices are up 41.3% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 141 verified auction sales for the 1998 BMW M3, latest sale Aug 27, 2026. Methodology
1998 BMW M3 Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $38,800.
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Recent 1998 BMW M3 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | $26,500 | 172,200 mi |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $18,000 | 135,000 mi |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $35,000 | 62,700 mi |
| May 27, 2026 | $11,000 | 112,200 mi |
| Apr 24, 2026 | $25,000 | 86,000 mi |
| Apr 19, 2026 | $50,500 | 44,000 mi |
| Apr 14, 2026 | $29,999 | 75,800 mi |
| Mar 7, 2026 | $20,049 | 79,000 mi |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $31,500 | 54,000 mi |
| Dec 2, 2025 | $51,540 | 31,000 mi |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $23,000 | 127,700 mi |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $38,750 | 49,000 mi |
| Nov 15, 2025 | $16,250 | 121,000 mi |
| Aug 10, 2025 | $13,100 | 168,000 mi |
| Aug 7, 2025 | $14,326 | 117,000 mi |
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1998 BMW M3: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1998 BMW M3 worth?
The 1998 BMW M3 has a market value of approximately $26,167, based on 141 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $10,450 and $60,000.
How many 1998 BMW M3 sell per year?
13 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 141 sales in total.
Is the 1998 BMW M3 appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1998 BMW M3 are up 41.3% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1998 BMW M3 on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1998 BMW M3?
There are currently 5 1998 BMW M3 for sale, priced from $22,800 to $38,149. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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