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Cheapest BMW M3 for sale
The cheapest BMW M3 in our latest scan is a 1999 BMW M3 (E30 Convertible) listed at $10,380 with 118,976 mi in Hazel Crest, IL. That's 84% below the median BMW M3 asking price of $65,627. The most affordable BMW M3 version to buy is the E30 Convertible, at a median of $17,810 across 16 listings.
We're tracking 1,080 BMW M3 listings, model years 1988 to 2027. 100 of the 1,080 BMW M3s in our scan are listed under $25,000.
The 12 cheapest BMW M3s for sale
Lowest asking price first, from our latest scan of dealer listings.
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1999 BMW M3
E30 Convertible
Asking price $10,380 -
1998 BMW M3
E30 Convertible
Asking price $11,775 -
2004 BMW M3
E46 Convertible
Asking price $12,115 -
2003 BMW M3
E46 Convertible
Asking price $12,151 -
1998 BMW M3
E30 Convertible
Asking price $12,225 -
2004 BMW M3
E46 Convertible
Asking price $13,529 -
1997 BMW M3
E30 Sedan
Asking price $13,593 -
1995 BMW M3
E30 Coupe
Asking price $13,752 -
1999 BMW M3
E30 Convertible
Asking price $13,995 -
2002 BMW M3
E46 Convertible
Asking price $14,168 -
2004 BMW M3
E46 Convertible
Asking price $14,494 -
2006 BMW M3
E46 Convertible
Asking price $14,995
BMW M3 deals priced below market
319 deals priced below market right now, the best by about $20,413. Members get the VIN, dealer, listing link and a ready-to-send negotiation email for each one.
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$20k below market Locked2018 BMW M3
F80 Sedan
Great deal: about $20k under fair value for its year, trim and miles.
Asking price $50,294Deal score 100 -
$18k below market Locked2018 BMW M3
F80 Sedan
Great deal: about $18k under fair value for its year, trim and miles.
Asking price $47,986Deal score 100 -
$13k below market Locked2004 BMW M3
E46 Coupe
Great deal: about $13k under fair value for its year, trim and miles.
Asking price $25,890Deal score 100 -
$13k below market Locked2018 BMW M3
F90 CS Sedan
Great deal: about $13k under fair value for its year, trim and miles.
Asking price $46,999Deal score 100 -
$13k below market Locked2025 BMW M3
G80 Competition xDrive
Great deal: about $13k under fair value for its year, trim and miles.
Asking price $82,998Deal score 100 -
$13k below market Locked1998 BMW M3
E30 Coupe
Great deal: about $13k under fair value for its year, trim and miles.
Asking price $30,647Deal score 100
Members see every deal's VIN, dealer and listing link, plus a negotiation email.
Cheapest BMW M3 versions
Each version in our scan by its lowest asking price, with the median for a typical car.
| Version | Years | Cheapest | Median price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E30 Convertible | 1992-1999 | $10,380 | $17,810 | 16 |
| E46 Convertible | 2000-2006 | $12,115 | $23,886 | 67 |
| E30 Sedan | 1992-1999 | $13,593 | $30,220 | 9 |
| E30 Coupe | 1992-1999 | $13,752 | $36,359 | 18 |
| E9X Convertible | 2007-2013 | $15,378 | $25,847 | 74 |
| E9X Coupe | 2007-2013 | $19,995 | $40,693 | 70 |
| E46 Coupe | 2000-2006 | $20,080 | $33,208 | 62 |
| E9X Sedan | 2007-2013 | $24,000 | $47,489 | 9 |
| F80 Sedan | 2014-2019 | $24,995 | $47,115 | 173 |
| F90 CS Sedan | 2014-2019 | $32,398 | $55,067 | 56 |
| G80 Sedan | 2020 | $50,395 | $77,898 | 95 |
| G80 Competition | 2020 | $51,099 | $76,927 | 118 |
| G80 Competition xDrive | 2020 | $64,025 | $90,620 | 288 |
| E30 | 1986-1991 | $99,250 | $122,990 | 9 |
| G80 CS Sedan | 2020 | $100,000 | $120,127 | 16 |
What a BMW M3 costs at each budget
How many of the BMW M3s in our scan are listed under each price, and what they mostly are.
| Budget | For sale | Mostly | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $25,000 | 100 (9%) | E46 Convertible, E9X Convertible, E30 Convertible | 1995-2015 |
| Under $50,000 | 408 (38%) | F80 Sedan, E9X Convertible, E46 Convertible | 1995-2018 |
| Under $75,000 | 635 (59%) | F80 Sedan, E9X Convertible, E46 Convertible | 1995-2024 |
| Under $100,000 | 1,010 (94%) | G80 Competition xDrive, F80 Sedan, G80 Competition | 1990-2027 |
| Under $150,000 | 1,076 (100%) | G80 Competition xDrive, F80 Sedan, G80 Competition | 1988-2027 |
| Under $200,000 | 1,078 (100%) | G80 Competition xDrive, F80 Sedan, G80 Competition | 1988-2027 |
Cheapest BMW M3 by model year
| Model year | Cheapest | Median price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $80,932 | $96,399 | 18 |
| 2026 | $80,353 | $95,657 | 66 |
| 2025 | $76,447 | $90,442 | 108 |
| 2024 | $50,395 | $87,382 | 116 |
| 2023 | $64,025 | $82,434 | 103 |
| 2022 | $51,099 | $72,502 | 58 |
| 2021 | $57,480 | $72,204 | 48 |
| 2018 | $32,398 | $55,080 | 109 |
| 2017 | $34,388 | $45,645 | 42 |
| 2016 | $26,855 | $47,973 | 48 |
| 2015 | $24,995 | $40,176 | 30 |
| 2013 | $19,695 | $38,392 | 29 |
| 2012 | $16,498 | $37,859 | 14 |
| 2011 | $15,378 | $34,254 | 50 |
| 2010 | $17,590 | $23,945 | 8 |
| 2009 | $18,494 | $29,009 | 20 |
| 2008 | $18,247 | $34,537 | 32 |
| 2006 | $14,995 | $25,324 | 16 |
| 2005 | $16,249 | $33,085 | 24 |
| 2004 | $12,115 | $28,194 | 19 |
| 2003 | $12,151 | $29,695 | 31 |
| 2002 | $14,168 | $28,353 | 29 |
| 2001 | $15,995 | $25,900 | 10 |
| 1999 | $10,380 | $18,372 | 12 |
| 1998 | $11,775 | $30,110 | 14 |
| 1997 | $13,593 | $20,075 | 5 |
| 1996 | $27,394 | $48,695 | 2 |
| 1995 | $13,752 | $37,488 | 10 |
| 1991 | $101,242 | $101,242 | 1 |
| 1990 | $99,250 | $115,075 | 3 |
| 1989 | $210,795 | $210,795 | 1 |
| 1988 | $119,990 | $126,890 | 4 |
Where the cheapest BMW M3s are
The lowest asking price in each state with at least 3 cars for sale.
| State | Cheapest | Median price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $10,380 | $79,388 | 125 |
| Maryland | $11,775 | $39,495 | 5 |
| California | $12,115 | $57,541 | 152 |
| Washington | $12,151 | $51,780 | 41 |
| Texas | $12,225 | $71,487 | 101 |
| Arizona | $13,593 | $72,500 | 37 |
| Kentucky | $14,494 | $26,972 | 4 |
| New York | $14,995 | $74,695 | 47 |
| Colorado | $14,996 | $40,489 | 13 |
| Georgia | $15,378 | $65,515 | 50 |
More on the BMW M3
Cheapest BMW by model
Cheapest BMW M3: common questions
What is the cheapest BMW M3?
The cheapest BMW M3 for sale in our latest scan is a 1999 BMW M3 (E30 Convertible) listed at $10,380 with 118,976 mi in Hazel Crest, IL. By typical asking price, the most affordable BMW M3 version is the E30 Convertible, at a median of $17,810 across 16 listings.
Which BMW M3 version is the cheapest to buy?
The E30 Convertible has the lowest median asking price in our scan, $17,810 (from $10,380). Next are the E46 Convertible ($23,886) and E9X Convertible ($25,847).
Can you buy a BMW M3 for under $25,000?
Yes. 100 of the 1,080 BMW M3s in our scan are listed under $25,000, mostly the E46 Convertible, E9X Convertible, and E30 Convertible, from 1995 to 2015. The median BMW M3 is listed at $65,627.
Where are the cheapest BMW M3s for sale?
The cheapest one is in Hazel Crest, IL. Among states with at least 5 listings, median asking prices are lowest in Missouri ($25,894) and highest in Delaware ($91,365).
How current is this data?
These prices come from our latest scan of dealer listings on Oct 1, 2026. Luxury Car Deals rescans the market regularly and removes cars that have sold, so the cheapest car can change from day to day.