1998-present BMW Z3 Coupe 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe (E36)
Published generation page sourced from the serving MVs, with deterministic market prose, price history, and linked auction rows built from the live entity context.
312 sold at auction, median $12,000. 449 total results tracked from 13 auction houses.
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Market Narrative
Data-backed overview
Turbopedia tracks 449 auction results for the 1998-present BMW Z3 Coupe 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe (E36), including 312 completed sales. The median price across all sales is $12,000.
The lowest recorded sale was $100 and the highest was $126,500. Most examples ($8,100–$16,500) cluster around the $12,000 median.
The market remains active: 71 auction results in the past 12 months, 61 of which were successful sales.
Market activity is increasing, with 61 sales in the past 12 months compared to 56 in the prior period.
19% of auction appearances did not result in a sale (reserve not met, withdrawn, or no bids). This is a healthy sell-through rate, indicating strong demand.
The 1998 BMW Z3 Coupe (E36) was produced in 3 variants, offering buyers a range of specifications and price points.
This is one of the most actively traded collector cars, with deep auction data and reliable pricing signals.
Data sourced from Barrett-Jackson, Bring a Trailer, and Benzin, plus 10 other auction houses. Last updated March 28, 2026.
Total Results
449
Sold Count
312
Unsold Count
87
Median Price
$12,000
P25
$8,100
P75
$16,500
Low Sale
$100
High Sale
$126,500
Price History
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | BMW Z3 1.8 - 1998 | Benzin | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 41k-Mile 2005 BMW 645Ci Coupe Sport 6-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $8,400 | Sold |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 36k-Mile 2005 BMW 645Ci Coupe | Bring a Trailer | $6,248 | Sold |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 2005 BMW 330Ci ZHP Coupe 6-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $30,975 | Sold |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $8,295 | Sold |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 2001 BMW Z3 3.0i | Bring a Trailer | $7,140 | Sold |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 45k-Mile 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $14,963 | Sold |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Supercharged 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe 3.0i 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $19,950 | Sold |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 2005 BMW 645Ci Coupe | Mecum | $12,100 | Sold |
| Dec 20, 2025 | 41k-Mile 2003 BMW 330Ci Coupe 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $17,325 | Sold |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 23k-Mile 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $16,800 | Sold |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 1998 BMW Z3 2.8 | Bring a Trailer | $5,513 | Sold |
| Dec 9, 2025 | One-Owner 2002 BMW Z3 2.5i | Bring a Trailer | $14,964 | Sold |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 2005 BMW 325Ci Coupe Sport 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $7,770 | Sold |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 1998 BMW Z3 Convertible | Mecum | $8,800 | Sold |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Euro RHD 1998 BMW Z3 1.9 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $5,460 | Sold |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i | Bring a Trailer | $5,150 | Sold |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 1998 BMW Z3 2.8L Automatic | Car & Classic | $5,350 | Sold |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 13k-Mile 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $20,738 | Sold |
| Nov 1, 2025 | One-Owner, 28k-Mile 2002 BMW Z3 2.5i Sport 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $17,010 | Sold |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 2.8i 5MT RWD (193 HP) | 28i-5mt-rwd-193-hp-5702 |
| 3.0i 5MT RWD (231 HP) | 30i-5mt-rwd-231-hp-5701 |
| 3.2L 5MT (321 HP) | 32l-5mt-321-hp-12933 |
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