1988 BMW M6 Market Value & Price History
The 1988 BMW M6 has a current market value of $67,128 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 94 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2009 between $29,500 and $52,800. Based on US sales through Sep 16, 2026. 9 have sold in the past 12 months, and 6 are listed for sale from $38,990 to $125,195. The median sale price is up 16.5% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 94 verified auction sales for the 1988 BMW M6, latest sale Sep 16, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1988 BMW M6 Price History
The median 1988 BMW M6 sold for $54,500 in 2026, against $30,500 in 2016. 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 | $54,500 | 7 |
| 2025 | $44,625 | 8 |
| 2024 | $36,324 | 3 |
| 2023 | $41,500 | 13 |
| 2022 | $50,250 | 6 |
| 2021 | $46,000 | 13 |
| 2020 | $29,500 | 7 |
| 2019 | $27,500 | 9 |
| 2018 | $32,943 | 10 |
| 2017 | $36,500 | 8 |
| 2016 | $30,500 | 6 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1988 BMW M6 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | $72,500 | 38,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $38,500 | 100,746 mi | Manual |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $67,000 | 40,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 7, 2026 | $54,500 | 68,867 mi | Manual |
| Apr 8, 2026 | $60,000 | 68,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 11, 2026 | $52,000 | 56,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 8, 2026 | $31,000 | 86,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $30,800 | 116,105 mi | — |
| Oct 22, 2025 | $45,250 | 40,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $70,000 | 42,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 30, 2025 | $100,000 | 18,348 mi | Manual |
| Aug 27, 2025 | $44,250 | 89,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 4, 2025 | $35,000 | 115,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $45,000 | 141,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 23, 2025 | $33,600 | 189,760 mi | Manual |
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1988 BMW M6: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1988 BMW M6 worth?
A 1988 BMW M6 is worth approximately $67,128 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 94 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 16, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $29,500 and $52,800; the full verified range is $14,000 to $106,400. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1988 BMW M6 cost new?
The 1988 BMW M6 carried an original MSRP of $55,950. Verified examples now trade around $67,128.
How much has the 1988 BMW M6 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1988 BMW M6 is worth about 20% more than its original MSRP of $55,950, with verified examples now trading around $67,128. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1988 BMW M6 sell per year?
9 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 94 1988 BMW M6 sales in total.
Are 1988 BMW M6 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1988 BMW M6 sale price is up 16.5% 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 1988 BMW M6?
DriveIndex lists 6 1988 BMW M6 for sale, priced from $38,990 to $125,195 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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