1997 BMW Z3 2.8 Market Value & Price History
The 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 has a current market value of $11,291, based on 20 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $10,100 to $21,000. 3 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are currently for sale from $10,950 to $19,999. Sold prices are down 12% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 20 verified auction sales for the 1997 BMW Z3 2.8, latest sale Jul 15, 2026. Methodology
1997 BMW Z3 2.8 Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $35,825.
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Recent 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | $11,000 | 44,000 mi |
| May 28, 2026 | $12,750 | 42,000 mi |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $10,100 | 21,000 mi |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $15,250 | 32,000 mi |
| Jun 22, 2025 | $13,250 | 42,000 mi |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $12,500 | 31,000 mi |
| Jan 15, 2025 | $10,500 | 48,000 mi |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $10,350 | 36,000 mi |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $13,000 | 41,000 mi |
| Aug 17, 2023 | $14,250 | 17,000 mi |
| Jun 13, 2023 | $14,250 | 16,000 mi |
| May 20, 2023 | $13,000 | 22,000 mi |
| Oct 23, 2022 | $21,000 | 17,000 mi |
| Sep 13, 2022 | $11,500 | 39,000 mi |
| Aug 22, 2022 | $15,600 | 35,000 mi |
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1997 BMW Z3 2.8: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 worth?
The 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 has a market value of approximately $11,291, based on 20 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $10,100 and $21,000.
How many 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 20 sales in total.
Is the 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 are down 12% 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 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1997 BMW Z3 2.8?
There are currently 2 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 for sale, priced from $10,950 to $19,999. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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