1998 BMW Z3 2.8 Market Value & Price History
The 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 has a market value of $12,317, based on 24 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2019 between $11,500 and $15,000. No comparable sale since Apr 27, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. 1 has sold in the past 12 months, and 11 are listed for sale (1 at auction), asking $10,900 to $30,998.
Data: DriveIndex. 24 verified auction sales for the 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 (23 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Apr 27, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Nov 1, 2026
This 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 is at auction or coming up for sale in our latest check. When and where it closes, and the latest bid, are in the DriveIndex app with Pro.
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The median 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 sold for $11,675 in 2025, against $13,751 in 2021. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,675 | 4 |
| 2023 | $11,773 | 3 |
| 2022 | $14,500 | 7 |
| 2021 | $13,751 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | $12,000 | 37,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 25, 2025 | $14,505 | 37,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $10,750 | 63,000 mi | Manual |
| May 31, 2025 | $12,500 | 51,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $10,850 | 56,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 17, 2024 | $15,000 | 25,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 13, 2023 | $11,500 | 55,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 25, 2023 | $11,773 | 79,000 mi | Manual |
| May 22, 2023 | $15,250 | 18,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 27, 2022 | $15,400 | 26,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 30, 2022 | $10,555 | 79,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 7, 2022 | $12,750 | 79,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 1, 2022 | $12,000 | 76,000 mi | Manual |
| May 19, 2022 | $16,100 | 52,000 mi | Manual |
| May 11, 2022 | $14,500 | 32,000 mi | Manual |
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BMW Z3 2.8 by Year
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How much is a 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 worth?
A 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 is worth approximately $12,317, based on 24 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No comparable sale since Apr 27, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $11,500 and $15,000; the full verified range is $10,555 to $16,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 cost new?
The 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 carried an original MSRP of $35,825. Its DriveIndex market value is $12,317. No comparable sale since Apr 27, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 depreciated?
The 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 is worth about 66% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $35,825, and its DriveIndex market value is $12,317. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No comparable sale since Apr 27, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 24 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 sales in total.
Are 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 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 1998 BMW Z3 2.8. 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 1998 BMW Z3 2.8?
DriveIndex lists 11 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 for sale (1 at auction), asking $10,900 to $30,998 (last checked Nov 4, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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