1997 BMW Z3 1.9 Market Value & Price History
The 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 has a market value of $13,446, based on 9 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2017 between $12,500 and $14,500. No comparable sale since Jun 28, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. 4 are listed for sale from $10,275 to $15,990.
Data: DriveIndex. 9 verified auction sales for the 1997 BMW Z3 1.9, latest sale Jun 28, 2025. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
Recent 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | $14,000 | 8,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $10,750 | 20,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 9, 2023 | $12,500 | 43,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 13, 2023 | $11,000 | 16,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 13, 2022 | $15,500 | 69,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 9, 2021 | $13,650 | 20,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 12, 2021 | $14,500 | 20,000 mi | Manual |
| May 4, 2021 | $14,000 | 46,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 2, 2017 | $17,600 | — | — |
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1997 BMW Z3 1.9: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 worth?
A 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 is worth approximately $13,446, based on 9 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Jun 28, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $12,500 and $14,500; the full verified range is $10,750 to $17,600. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 cost new?
The 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 carried an original MSRP of $28,750. Its DriveIndex market value is $13,446. No comparable sale since Jun 28, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 depreciated?
The 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 is worth about 53% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $28,750, and its DriveIndex market value is $13,446. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Jun 28, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 9 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 sales at auction.
Are 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1997 BMW Z3 1.9. 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 1997 BMW Z3 1.9?
DriveIndex lists 4 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 for sale, priced from $10,275 to $15,990 (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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